I have my interview on the 23rd
Is the interview important?
The common data set says it’s considered, but I personally think they put a fair amount of weight to it since every year more than 99% of applicants get one.
@LordBendtner Unless you don’t show up or you are blantantly offensive, the interview can only help you. It may not matter much at all, or your interviewer can love you so much that they write a glowing recommendation that it tips the scales for your app. Usually it is informative candidate and keeps the alumni connected to the school.
I truly believe the interview helped my unhooked, white, middle class child, but you can never know for sure. Just have fun, have a few good questions to ask, and be yourself.
Hey guys, can anyone give me some peace of mind here? I was wondering how much class rank matters. I rank 12/106 (top 11%) and I probably would have been higher, but during my junior year I had to leave school for a while due to illness and there is a noticeable dip in my transcript. However I still got good scores on my junior year APs so I thought that might help. My GC said she explained what happened in her rec letter, and I wrote one sentence about it in my additional info. Other than my transcript dip and my rank I feel like my application is good, and my Princeton supplement was the best thing I’ve ever written in my life. Do you guys think it’s hopeless?
I know that I do have a reasonable excuse for the lower grades, but I also know that they are likely to pass up an applicant who is not in top 10% even if they are amazing everywhere else because the percentage of students in the top 10% goes directly into their US News ranking 
@anon9362 Its hard to predict what the adcom will be thinking when they read your application, but I think you have a chance.
I don’t want to be ruled out just because they are afraid I might ruin their US News ranking. One kid not being in the top 10 can’t hurt that much, can it?
It’s a crapshoot I need to just stop
Princeton is not overly concerned about their US News ranking. They are most interested in admitting the kinds of students who will continue to make a mark for all sorts of reasons. They may be researchers/academics, athletes, musicians and other artists, business people, authors etc. You get the idea. And hopefully in constructing a class, they can also formulate a diverse group. Grades are a consideration because they need to know you can handle the rigor of Princeton classes. After that, they are looking at your application considering what you might contribute to the university and how you might fit within the overall picture. One year of lower grades due to illness is unlikely to disqualify you.
For what it’s worth I know a girl who graduated outside of the top ten at her magnet school and she was admitted to Princeton while all of the top 10 from her school were rejected from the Ivys.
Thanks
@Cantiger That number 11 luck
Did anyone else not get contacted for an interview yet?
I didn’t! But, I did get a confirmation from Princeton that my application parts are all filled up… So, it might come in a little later.
me @glasshours
@glasshours most people I know haven’t been. I live in a heavy alumni area
I haven’t either, but I can’t imagine that many people are applying to Princeton where I live. Who knows though
@glasshours - I got contacted for an interview. It is scheduled for next weekend.
I got contacted for an interview but I am afraid that I won’t be able to have time for it as I have basketball nearly dominating every day of the week for me.
Is it detrimental/bad if I don’t end up having one?
I am assuming you are not being recruited for basketball since you applied in the later round. If it were my son/daughter, my advice would be to do everything possible to make time for an interview. Princeton academic life is very busy and the ability to work important things into a schedule is a highly valued skill. I’d encourage you to see if you can work it in somewhere.
Hi guys, my interviewer just reached out to me yesterday. I’ll be having my interview next week. I would appreciate some tips from fellow candidates who have already had their interview
Hey everyone! I have a question. So my twin sister is a recruited athlete and was admitted in early action. I am applying in regular and I have a great transcript, application, scores, etc. What do you think my odds are of getting in as well as her twin?