<p>I was recently at an information session at Princeton University when one of the admissions people said that it was actually harder to get into Princeton SCEA, even though the percentage who get in is more. She said that it is only the best that apply, so it is the most competitive round. Was she just saying this so that less people actually apply early action, or is this actually true.</p>
<p>Here is what the Princeton dean of admissions told the New York Times about SCEA.</p>
<p>[Part</a> 2: Answers From Princeton’s Dean of Admission - NYTimes.com](<a href=“http://thechoice.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/25/guidance-office-princeton-answers-2/]Part”>Part 2: Answers From Princeton's Dean of Admission - The New York Times)</p>
<p>I might be a little off, but I think Princeton admitted about 18% of people SCEA. Then somewhere between 40-50% were deferred. I don’t know the exact statistics. What I think is that Princeton accepts the people who they REALLY want and rejects the people who aren’t a good fit. Then, they defer the people who are qualified yet aren’t no brainer decisions but were still very strong candidates. As for me, Princeton is definitely my top choice, and I am going to try for SCEA. I know I will regret it if I don’t apply out of fear.</p>
<p>KeDix said it all.</p>
<p>It may be harder to get in, but that doesn’t mean you’re going to be all out rejected. Lots of people are deferred to regular decision.</p>
<p>And honestly I’ve heard so many contradicting statements from admissions officers. Some say it is easier to get in early. Some say it is harder. Some say it doesn’t matter. Satman, I wouldn’t put much thought into it. If you have around the same stats of other accepted students, you have nothing to lose by applying. Also, knowing your fate in December as opposed to March is a good thing as far as I’m concerned.</p>
<p>Is the SCEA decision date December 15th? That’s my birthday…</p>