<p>Only AP credit. They’re pretty awful about that. But you can typically take placement tests for “normal” courses (languages, math).</p>
<p>Thanks for letting me know that! The highest you can be placed into for math would be Calc right? That kind of stinks since I’m taking it now.</p>
<p>You can place into whatever you can convince your freshman academic adviser to let you take. In extremely rare circumstances, the ceiling on freshman fall math placement can be as high as core departmental courses like complex analysis. It’s not uncommon at all for freshmen to take multivariable calculus or even linear algebra during freshman fall.</p>
<p>Oh, that’s great to know! Thank you!</p>
<p>Hey guys (and perhaps some gals)! I just joined to CC. Boy o boy, does this site have good stuff to learn!!</p>
<p>I have a question for you guys- What type of essays did you guys wright? </p>
<p>You know, how Princeton recieves so many good candidates, but it is the essays that make or break their decisions. Hence, I would like to learn more about how to write the college application essay. Ya know, this might also help me in some other high school essays! </p>
<p>Thanks! Regards.</p>
<p>@kamazing281
It depends on I think the magnitude of those slip-ups. What I would say is that they are looking for improvement. So if freshman year lets say you got a C in math first quarter, B second quarter and then A’s in math all the way through junior year that wouldn’t count too much against you as long is it didn’t hurt your GPA too terribly much. They understand everyone isn’t perfect. I didn’t get straight A’s all throughout high school either. </p>
<p>Current Princeton Student '15</p>
<p>Is it still true that Princeton doesn’t consider freshman results/GPA?</p>
<p>^Yes, but your overall rank–which is obviously affected by freshman GPA–will nevertheless be considered.</p>
<p>What kind of students does Princeton generally look for?<br>
Also, how difficult is it to get in early decision?</p>
<p>Maybe someone already ask this question, but I will just ask again. (too lazy to read it through). For meal plan, is it all you can eat with one price or charge by items? Thanks</p>
<p>The dining halls are all set up as a buffet, you just swipe your ID card to get in. So your meal plan is measured in meal swipes, not dollar value of food.</p>
<p>Hello! </p>
<p>I am an international student, currently I am in 11th grade.
My SAT scores are: Math 780, Critical Reading 730, Writing 700.
My SAT Subject Test scores are: Chemistry 800, Biology E 780, Math I 750, World History 730.
Academic awards: 5th place in National Chemistry Olympiad.
Extracurriculars: European Youth Parliament delegate at national sessions.
Swimming 6 hrs/week (I am not swimming for my school’s team, my school doesn’t have a team. I swim just to lead a healthy lifestyle.)</p>
<p>My school does not have AP classes. In our country we have school grades measured by a 10-point system, I have 10 points in all subjects. </p>
<p>Do you think Lafayette will accept me? I need 100% need-based financial aid.</p>
<p>I am white/caucasian, female.</p>
<p>Is the gym free?</p>
<p>Yes, the gym is free. You have to pay for certain types of classes, though.</p>
<p>Is there a better og worse chance of getting in, depending on the department? I intend to apply as an physics and/or math major.</p>
<p>Does the honor system actually prevent students from cheating?</p>
<p>I posted this on its own thread but I could really use a response.</p>
<p>Hi I will be attending Princeton next year (I am a prefrosh).</p>
<p>Anyway, I have enough credits to get Advanced Standing at Princeton already (I haave 18 5s and a 4 through my junior year) without any of the exams I am planning to take this year.</p>
<p>My parents are kind of hurting right now for money, and paying $87 for an AP exam that won’t earn me any kind of credit seems to be a bit of a waste. However, on my application, I naturally listed that I was planning to take the AP exam for all the AP courses I am currently enrolled in, as well as 3 other self-studies. </p>
<p>Does it matter if I don’t take any AP tests? I had to change my schedule a lot this last quarter so I would rather not throw this their way too, so if I could get a response from people telling me whether this is a big deal I would really appreciate it.</p>
<p>I think the honor system is pretty effective.</p>
<p>I don’t think it will matter if you don’t take the APs (especially if Princeton won’t take those credits for whichever tests you’re consider).</p>
<p>@princeton16 - My son is also coming in the fall and ran into an issue with his one and only AP course. We called the admissions office and also made contact with the Dean of Engineering to clarify the route we should be taking. For your situation I think it would be wise to confer directly with admissions instead of making assumptions. There was a fairly stern warning against changes to your applications and course load in the acceptance package so they would be the ones to give you the best directive. It would be a shame to make assumptions that could potentially compromise your admission standing!</p>
<p>New Question: Parents Weekend and Fall Break in October 2012</p>
<p>For the Parents Weekend, would it be worthwhile to bring the younger siblings (11th & 9th grades) to this weekend event? Would there be any activities for them? </p>
<p>For Fall Break at the end of October, would this be a good week to take a family vacation or would my freshman son likely need the time to study or need downtime back at home?</p>