Hey! I’m a rising senior and have decided to apply to Princeton University’s single choice early action this fall. Any feedback you have on my chances of acceptance would be awesome!
Class rank: 1
GPA: 4.5
SAT: 2100
ACT (w/ writing): 32
Subject Tests:
•Math 2: 720
•Lit: 700
Ap Classes:
•Euro (4)
•U.S. (3)
•Lang (4)
•Physics I
•Calc AB (4)
Extra Curriculars:
•Eagle Scout
•Drum Major of Marching Band
•President of National Honor Society
•Science National Honor Society
•World Language Honor Society
•4 year swimmer and captain
•School newspaper 4 years, executive editor
I’m taking at least 5 AP classes next year including Bio, Lit, and Gov. I will have two really good recommendations and one average one. I will also have good essays being advised by English teachers and professors at colleges. I’ve also had a job as a lifeguard for the last 5 months. Thanks for all your help!
I am also going to be applying to Brown, Vassar, George Washington, Rider, Villanova, BU, and University of Delaware.
Hi, it sounds like you’re a strong student but your test scores are somewhat low for Princeton’s standards. You’re definitely a viable candidate but not a sure thing. It will probably come down to if they need your type of person in their class this year.
my friend got into princeton with scores similar to yours. i have her essay its not phenomenal and your EC’s are definitely much better than hers, except her mom got her into research which is the only plus she has compared to you. she was number 2 as well, very high gpa like you but your stats her much better in general.
you definitely have a good chance AND my friend got in regular decision not SCEA
Male, female, URM, or delineated hooks?
Do not apply SCEA!!! I just read an article on forbes.com that talked about how the SCEA and ED pools have even higher credentials than the normal pools. For that reason if you aren’t 50th percentile or higher on test scores (you are under 25th for Princeton I believe) it makes it way harder to get in. If I were you I’d go regular decision and then you may have a chance! If you have time please chance me back on my thread!