<p>The "thesis" for the certificate is often called an "extended research paper," but although it may be shorter than a full thesis, it's still a lot to do on top of the rest of your coursework and of course your main thesis. Most people doing "multiple theses" are those who are pursuing creative work, where they'll do things such as write plays, novels, collections of poems, produce films, photo exhibitions, etc. Most students stay away from that, however, as most seem to pursue certificates that are close to their major.</p>
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<p>Most students only do one thesis. Oftentimes, research that relates to the certificate is integrated into the main thesis.</p>
<p>how long should we wait before purchasing books/how do we figure out which ones we'll really need to purchase for Humanities? do the professors tell us?</p>
<p>You'll find the full book list in the syllabus given out at the beginning of each class.</p>
<p>A lot of books only have 100 pages of reading or so, so you can get by without buying many of them. That's why checking the syllabus is important.</p>
<p>Also, professors sometimes don't care if you use older textbooks - the syllabus will let you know that too, and you can save a lot of money by buying old editions online.</p>
<p>During Orientation Week, how easy is it to get to stores for purchasing stuff for a common room, etc.?
I wouldn't be worried, except we aren't allowed to have cars.
Also (I know this is random) do you know if freshman seminars are first-come, first-served?</p>
<p>I recently found out that music lessons at princeton cost $68 a lesson. this is kinda a specific question, but how likely is it for me to get financial aid or waiver that cost?</p>
<p>Freshman seminars are randomly assigned--it doesn't matter when you apply, as long as you get in the application before the deadline. </p>
<p>ultimate: I'm not sure about waivers or financial aid for music lessons by themselves, but I know that if you take a music class, they'll give you a discount for some lessons...</p>
<p>I'm very interested in politics and the social sciences and hope to one day be a lawyer. I hope you will tolerate my chances questions...I know they're asked a lot and can barely give a rough estimate at best, I'd still appreciate hearing what you think...</p>
<p>Are you happy with your choice to go to Princeton? Did you go especially because of your interest in WWS?</p>
<p>I've read that Princeton likes singers...does being in the TX All-State Mixed Choir give me much of an edge at admission or does it just make me average?</p>
<p>What sort of background is necessary specifically for admission to the WWS? I have a 2280 SAT, 34 ACT, am an Eagle Scout, President of Debate Team, took chemistry (science), am in 5th year of Spanish, and (as mentioned above) made all-state choir... What do you think my chance of acceptance at Princeton is and, if accepted, at WWS?</p>
<p>What other suggestions would you have for an aspiring senior? :)</p>
<p>Thanks in advance!</p>
<p>$68 per music lesson is a rip-off isn't it? Are music lessons offered to beginners?</p>
<p>Wwoody, please start a new thread--you will get more responses. Your description of yourself makes you sound like an average to above average Princeton applicant, but it's hard to say much more than that.</p>
<p>Music lessons</p>
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<li><p>If you join Glee Club, you can get a 50% subsidy for your voice lessons.</p></li>
<li><p>Orchestra gives you a 50% subsidy for music lessons.</p></li>
<li><p>Lesson signups and auditions are at the beginning of each year. Teachers only have a limited number of spots to accept new students, so don't miss auditions week! It's hard to sign up in the spring since most slots stay filled until the new school year. Newbies are accepted for voice, as long as you display some basic promise.</p></li>
<li><p>Chapel Choir pays you about $6.50 an hour for rehearsal and performance. They used to offer a lesson subsidy too, but that no longer exists.</p></li>
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<p>Hey mzhang, good to see you on...Thanks for the responses, I hope you get to mine! :)</p>
<p>I also had one more quick question... If I were to try to use my voice as a "hook" at getting in, could I audition for someone at Princeton this fall to get a good word in with the adcoms perhaps?</p>
<p>Sending a CD can get you a little bonus, but probably not much. Plenty of kids come in with choir experience. As a member of an a cappella group and Chapel Choir, I've seen very few kids come in with professionally trained voices. You'll need something like that for it to really be hook.</p>
<p>Also, you don't apply to WWS until your sophomore year. Getting in as an undergrad is the bigger challenge.</p>
<p>mzhang, can you talk a bit about a cappella? When are auditions, and what is the process like?</p>
<p>Auditions and callbacks usually happen the second week of school. During frosh week you'll be able to attend a whole bunch of archsings and get a feeling for which groups you may want to audition for. The groups also have an open house party where you can socialize with them some more and have the opportunity to talk to members directly.</p>
<p>I'm with the Princeton Nassoons, the oldest all-male group on campus.
<a href="http://www.princeton.edu/%7Enassoons/7auditions/Walkthrough.shtml%5B/url%5D">http://www.princeton.edu/~nassoons/7auditions/Walkthrough.shtml</a></p>
<p>That describes our audition process. Most groups follow something similar.</p>
<p>the nassoons are great. absolutely go see them the first chance you get--they're by far the most entertaining group on campus.</p>
<p>Audition for a cappella!! I joined in the spring semester and I can't even begin to talk about the difference it has made in my time at Princeton. </p>
<p>If anyone has specific questions about the groups or auditions, feel free to pm me.</p>
<p>Do many students buy printers for their dorm rooms, or are the printers in computer clusters adequate? </p>
<p>Also, just out of curiosity, when do upperclassmen move in this year?</p>
<p>I've been wondering about the printers too. The website makes it sound like you don't need a printer, but I'm not sure I want to have to walk to another part of dorm at 3 AM to pick up a paper.</p>
<p>I was wondering whether there was a major bookstore associated with the university that offered students a discount (kind of like the Harvard Coop)?</p>