<p>From a current Princeton student - when you apply, make sure you know what you’re getting yourself into. There’s a lot behind the big name.</p>
<p>What do you mean by that?</p>
<p>yea can you elaborate on that, derivative22?</p>
<p>also, would my 32 on ACT lower my chances? like would it be frowned upon.? :(</p>
<p>Be sure that you can handle it and are ready for it. It’s a tough life.</p>
<p>When you say that it is a tough life do you mean tough academically or tough all around?</p>
<p>My alum interviewer told me that the student body is only 25-30% conservative (consequently 60-75% liberal), while the admissions officer I talked to said it was about half and half. :-/
However, both of them, as well as my friend who is a current student, said that you can find like-minded people no matter which side of the spectrum you’re on, you can speak out freely, and professors encourage debate in class (and certainly don’t penalize anyone for their opinions).</p>
<p>Princeton is quite likely the most conservative of the elite schools in the US. There is a strong southern streak that persists in the university’s culture, and that in combination with the enormous finance focus of many students leads to lots of conservatism on campus. It’s not a coincidence that NOM is headquartered in Princeton (off campus) or that Anscombe continues to be fairly strong on campus. That being said, most of the conservatism is of the economically liberal variety - not the social conservatism that is so ugly in many cases.</p>
<p>That being said, it’s a university, and universities are very left-leaning compared to the general populace.</p>
<p>When they view deferred applications during RD, do they know that it is deferred?</p>
<p>I don’t want to hear about the diversity and talent of students, or the quality of the classes. I can read about that on the website, and that is also offered in most top colleges.</p>
<p>Tell me about something that is specific about Princeton, something that would be a reason for not all people to fit in. Additionally, what does Princeton offer that you can’t find in most top colleges?</p>
<p>(I am interested in CS major)</p>
<p>Hi, sorry if this has already been asked/answered but how does Princeton compare to other top schools in terms of History or related humanities in relation to Princeton’s science departments? I kind of get the feeling that the sciences are better at Princeton than the humanities are.</p>
<p>Thanks in advance!</p>
<p>@disturbed: As a CS major, I think that the mix of liberal arts + strong CS program is really nice, and different than many other top CS schools (e.g. MIT, stanford, etc). But if you want people to give you meaningful differences it might help to be more specific.
Independent work / JPs+thesis is kinda unique, I guess: you’re guaranteed 4 semesters of 1:1 work advised by a professor. (And yes, that can include the famous ones.)</p>
<p>@riftypence: I personally think that our history department is really great, but I’m no expert.</p>
<p>I’m concerned about not doing well. Most Princeton students were straight-A high school students, so I’m scared that I will be considered the “dumbest” student at Princeton. My interviewer told me that the hardest part about Princeton is getting in, and after that it is easy to maintain at least a B average. I am a little skeptical of that remark, because I know grade deflation is a big concern among Princeton students. </p>
<p>Also, I want to go onto medical school, so would grade deflation hurt my chances of getting accepted?
Sorry for so many questions; I’m just really nervous.</p>
<p>You will have to re-calibrate your expectations of “doing well.” You don’t need to, and shouldn’t expect to, get straight A’s here. 
If it helps, grade deflation only impacts the % of A’s given out, not B’s or C’s. But if you’re accepted, then the school believes that you can do just fine, and there is a lot of support on-campus that’s available freely. (Also, I suggest you google “impostor syndrome” – a lot of Princeton students have worried about being the “dumbest”!)</p>
<p>I can’t speak to how it impacts med school or grad school admissions, however.</p>
<p>What do you feel makes Princeton unique from other Ivy League schools? :)</p>
<p>Is it possible to take physics 205 as a freshman, even if one is not a physics concentrator?</p>
<p>If you want more up-to-date and real-time responses to your questions about Princeton from real students, feel free to go here:</p>
<p>[real</a> talk princeton](<a href=“http://realtalkprinceton.■■■■■■■■■■%5Dreal”>http://realtalkprinceton.■■■■■■■■■■)</p>
<p>thanks for that link, decillion, the site is way helpful. </p>
<p>Help, I have been getting random emails from Princeton but it was addressed to me. Also, I barely requested any information from them but I love Princeton. What does it mean?</p>
<p>Are Pacific-Islanders well represented, or does Princeton consider them URMs?</p>
<p>Parent here - sorry to intrude.</p>
<p>Does Princeton undergrad group run any time of common listing for summer sublets?</p>
<p>Thanks for any information you can provide. Have already checked out Craigslist - limited offerings.</p>