<p><em>crosses fingers for tommorows mail but expects this to be her new home</em></p>
<p>Well, I was slightly entertained to notice that alot of the deferred people have perfect scores...</p>
<p><em>shrugs</em></p>
<p>I don't know that mass email would help, besides not knowing these people in person (and who knows, these people might not even have applied, it's the internet, possibly some of the acceptees weren't really accepted, just the way it is) we don't know their real names. </p>
<p>No matter the outcome, I love Princeton, and just because I don't get in doesn't make them any less of a school. They do the best they can with what they have...</p>
<p>Question though, they say they consider scores, EC's and gpa's and such in light of financial opportunities, how do they know the income if they do admissions need blind? </p>
<p>Proof of my 4.0 from this semester at the university, which although I sent my transcript and gave the grade, didn't have proof of until today when the grades were officially posted. </p>
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<p>I was wondering same thing...perhaps they look at the general socioeconomic status of your community?</p>
<p>I've wondered the same thing. I've heard that a fee waiver is a good sign but we did not use one although we qualified for one. My zip code includes $550 a month apartments and million dollar homes so obviously that is not an accurate source. College educated parents? My mom graduated from college but it took her years doing night school at the local university. She has a degree in general studies. Needless to say, she doesn't make much money with that type of degree. </p>
<p>P.S. I think Princeton is still great, I don't think any less of it just because I was deferred. That would be silly!</p>
<p>I think the best way to deal with being deferred or denied is to get accepted to another university.</p>
<p>The theory about financial status related to admission is irrelevant, Princeton is an liberal Ivy League school who is far to p.c. to start doing admissions taking into account financial status.</p>
<p>actually, socio economic status does make a bit of a difference, but in the opposite sense, whereas two applicants, one with a lower family income, say, 40-60 K than someone with a higher one, say 230-280K, the 230-280 K applicant is at a distinct disdvantage.</p>
<p>Also, though no one seems to be discussing it, what about the whole minority factor? It couldnt have helped me to be a relatively rich, white, male from Long Island, now could it. :-D</p>
<p>Aside: Anyone else here Jewish and factoring the Jewish life on campus into further decision-making?</p>
<p>O, and in terms of coping, right affter reading that god forsaken letter I went out to Pizza with friends, and listened to Mr. Blue Sky by ELO. Anyonen who can stay sad after listening to that song needs counseling.</p>
<p>Anyone else depressed and wondering how on Earth they have a chance at Pennn Harvard or Yale if they were deferred from big P?</p>
<p>I love CC, but does anyone think the "deferral reversal" pack can help?
At a price of $600, it better.....what are some things we can do to help ourselves?</p>
<p>IDK I'm happy to finally know so I can go ahead with my other apps....Pton is still my top choice (I think) I will have to compare it with others now...if I get in....</p>
<p>Yeh, I think being poor doesn't help after seeing the results. My family is below 34k and I got deferral as well. But I'm also a White Anglo-Saxon Protestant. Then again the family lost all its fortunes in the "War between the States" and had to move north to Ohio, and subsequently Pennsylvania. And I really need that aid package. Same boat as you cityknight, and worldshopper. That is why I applied to Pton. They are supposed to be generous with aid, but if you don't get in, it doesn't really matter. </p>
<p>Maybe there is still time to apply to Auburn? I'm at least a legacy there... lol..</p>
<p>Ya'll are kidding, Auburn is a great school? Maybe I am confused...I live here, and I've been under the distinct impression that with the exception of those at Tech the only decent school is Emory. Could you tell me the advantages?</p>
<p>Yeah,
southern state schools are not exactly known for their academics with the exception of tech. I know someone who was accepted to Auburn with a 2.7 and an 1150. that said, has anyone considered the advantages of going into an honors program if they live in the south and are applying to state schools?</p>
<p>Help me choose my backup Georgia, Florida, or Michigan</p>
<p>Is Princeton still your #1 school? I'm sooo happy I'm deferred because it's not my first choice. I don't know why I applied ED to it in the first place! Sometimes I just wish I can go back in time and apply early to my dream school, not Princeton. :(</p>
<p>Actually, yes. It is ONLY one of a handful of schools that offer my EC. Also it seems to have a good Latin American studies program with lots of community involvement (I like that), offers excellent financial aid, is med size and is within acceptable driving distance of my home. Basically, it meets of all my criteria and not many (actually none) except Princeton does. Not than any other school won't do - don't get me wrong it is just that Princeton offers everything I am looking for. The other colleges on my list are GREAT schools, but do lack one or two of my preferences. When choosing the other schools, I had to comprimise on my preferences.</p>