<p>Okay, well I don't have pink hair. But my personality and interests embody what pink hair implies... I am a serious vocal student pursuing classical voice, as am I interested in exploring the arts in general: creative writing, different kinds of music, anthropology, humanitarian studies, the fine arts.</p>
<p>I had heard that the president of Princeton had claimed that they were looking for "artsier" (I'm paraphrasing) people to apply to Princeton, so as to add to the diversity of the student body. I've also heard that Princeton is greatly expanding its arts departments (particularly its music departments) in order to be on par with Yale's renowned arts departments. </p>
<p>Do you think that these facts would suggest that I would have a somewhat higher chance in being accepted to Princeton than to some of the more arts-focused Ivys (namely Yale and Brown)? If they are really looking for more creative types (instead of just the chief editor of the newspaper and the president of the student body), then would this give me a leg up in admissions? </p>
<p>*By the way, I just want to clarify that I am NOT asking whether I would get into Princeton, but whether I would have a BETTER chance at Princeton than at other places where there are more people "like me".</p>
<p>Yes and no. Yes, your chances for a Princeton admission are raised because you fit the type that Princeton is trying to attract in greater numbers. No, you do not have a better chance for Princeton than for other schools where your personality is more the norm.
Traditionally, Princeton, Dartmouth & Penn's Wharton School have been the most conservative Ivies; Princeton is trying to shed that image & reality, while Dartmouth wants to enhance its country club image (even Ralph Nader complained last week that Dartmouth students are too conservative). I like Dartmouth College & think that the primarily conservative (relative to the other Ivies) bent works well at "the country club of the North". Princeton's conservatism has traits of elitism that are sometimes seen as unwelcoming to many students. If I were young enough to attend college again, I would strongly consider Dartmouth College as I am more conservative than liberal, and I like the luxury of concentrating on only three courses per trimester. But I also agree that overall there is no better undergraduate education in the country than that offered by Princeton.</p>
<p>Thanks ColdWind! Anyone else?</p>
<p>I can't really judge your chances, but anything that sets you apart from the rest of the pack is good, so make sure to show it on your application. There are plenty of opportunities for you here. If you're into creative writing, there is a pretty cool program here. Classes are small and you work with an experienced and published author. I know a lot of people that are in the arts here, and they love it.</p>