<p>Hey everybody. Im 13 since July, and currently a Freshman in Highschool. Ive always dreamed of becoming an author, and having some kind of influence on the world...making peoples lives better in some way would add a lot of meaning to my own. Anyway, Ive decided that the best way to prepare myself for fulfilling my dreams is by majoring in English. I feel I have the necessary attributes to qualify me for the Creative Writing Program, but I know the application process is an enervating one. So, I was wondering what kind of stats should i shoot for to give me a 50/50 shot at making it? I'd do anything to make it to Princeton, and in saying that, Id be willing to work very hard to achieve my goal. Ive got a couple of years yet before I need to apply, but any information to guide me in the right direction would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again for reading.</p>
<p>Also, what do you guys think about applying with a CD? would a powerpoint presentation or other program be a plus in catching interest? Or be worse because of not getting to the point? Ive heard of people doing it before, so I was curious to hear your opinions.</p>
<p>has anyone ever attempted using a cd or other computer based device to replacethe more traditional applications? Thanks</p>
<p>Justme - freshman year is too early to be considering the logistics of your future Princeton application. It seems like you have developed one of the first components that adcoms look for - passion. Keep working on your writing, and make sure that your English grades and test scores are consistently high. However, while you need not be perfectly well rounded, Princeton will want to make sure that you are a good all-around student as well as a great English student. Even if you don't do as well in them as you do in your other classes, take advanced math and science courses as well if you want to be a good Princeton applicant.</p>
<p>Although, again, you shouldn't be worrying about this now, I think a powerpoint is a bad idea, because it is short on substance and may come off like a transparent, desperate ploy to get attention. Instead, send in a sample of your writing. That will be a better reflection of who you are, and won't come off as unnecessarily showy.</p>
<p>Thankyou, I truly appreciate the post....I realize that Im a bit young to be looking so deeply into my future, but I just want to consider all my options. My first of which being Princeton. Thanks again for the advice, I will most definately take it into consideration.</p>
<p>Justme88, you made the right decision to come on CC and start posting on these forums. I've been a member since the summer after 8th grade and I've been aspiring to become a Princeton student ever since. I'm now a sophomore and I too, am considering becoming an English major. Writing in general has always been a passion of mine and I am actually the president of a writing club. There's always ways to demonstrate passion in writing. Getting published, for example, is a great way to show it off. I attended Stanford University's EPGY for the Creative Writing program and met some truly outstanding fellow writers.</p>
<p>From what I read in your post, you really remind me of myself, coming to this forum early to see how I could better prepare myself for the rigors of applying to college. Like ICargirl said, it's important to be at least adequately balanced because your passion for one thing will not carry an entire application. I'm sure you know this already, but make you prepare yourself for the SAT and take as many honors/AP classes that you can, that interest you. Start searching around you to see how you can apply your passion. Maybe even start a writing club of your own! Who knows? There's a lot of stuff you can do.</p>
<p>If you don't mind me asking, what kind of things have you been doing already to prepare?</p>
<p>Forgottenhawk, thanks again for posting. Its great to see that someone, like myself is passionate for literature. Right now, Im in an Honors English class and doing well. I currently maintain a 4.0, the highest in Freshman year, and Im preparing for next year when I will move into the more difficult AP courses. I was debating weather or not to put poetry publications into my resume, but you cleared that up for me. After all, i suppose thats half of creative writing. As for my true passion in fictin writing, i started writing a book in the middle of last year. Im not sure what will become of it, but im having it critiqued by peers and family, and im learning from all my mistakes. It would be awfully nice to add a published book to my Princeton resume, but thats really optimistic. Other than that, Ive just been practicing and expanding my vocabulary. When I can, I will begin taking Journalism Junior year. My second passion is music, and Ive been playing the trumpet for several years, and have began playing the French Horn as well as Guitar. Besides what I've listed above, I just look for any opportunity to improve in writing.</p>
<p>Thanks again for taking the time to help, and goodluck yourself in getting into Princeton, with luck our paths will cross someday.</p>