<p>So what did you answer when you were asked in your interview why Princeton?</p>
<p>I basically stated my concentration of interest, how I came to be involved in this field of study, and reflected on how it fulfills my career aspirations. I also mentioned Princeton’s undergraduate focus, small size, and the world-class faculty who are able to balance excellence in their fields with fantastic classroom instruction.</p>
<p>If you’re looking for something more specific to Princeton’s vibe that you can talk about with your interviewer, I recommend that you check out The Princeton University Press Club’s blog, [The</a> Ink](<a href=“http://www.universitypressclub.com%5DThe”>http://www.universitypressclub.com). The blog has daily postings about campus goings-on, Princeton in the news, and all of the little idiosyncrasies that make Princeton such a great place. As an undergraduate, I use the site a lot, and I know that if I’d been aware of it during my application process, it really would have been a really helpful resource. The site will also give you a better sense of the Princeton lingo, which can only help in an interview (you gotta love impressing alums by appearing “in the know!”).</p>
<p>I wasn’t even asked the Why Princeton question 
Nor did any of my other interviewers ask me why I wanted to attend that specific college. Bring a resume if you really don’t feel like answering that question: you get to talk more about yourself :)</p>