<p>Wow...i'm not alone</p>
<p>I am also choosing between Yale, Princeton, and Stanford.....</p>
<p>I finally came to a decision after Bulldog days and the april hosting</p>
<p>Pton!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</p>
<p>YAY! Woohoo! Princeton rules!</p>
<p><em>ushers to walk leading up to the FitzRandolph Gate</em> so close...so close...</p>
<p>1) My P-ton interviewer is trying to convince me that the sheer networking benefits of Princeton for an east-coast gal like me outweigh the California mindset of Stanford. Any comments?</p>
<p>2) If for some reason you choose Princeton and regret it (not gonna happen, but just saying) you could always go to grad at Stanford or Yale; there's always another chance. (I'm choosing b/w P, H, and S, and I suddenly realized that it is possible for me to go to grad school at one of the ones I don't choose, which somehow made the decision seem less weighty. That's my twisted logic for you.) </p>
<p>3) random comment on props etymology: I think it is slang from "proper recognition" or "proper respect"...hmm i don't think that props and etymology belong in the same sentence.</p>
<p>4) is anyone visiting stanford this weekend?</p>
<p>These schools are all horrible. I, for one, am disappointed. You obviously should've set your sights higher. Maybe, Bob Jones University...</p>
<p>The Moxiest, regarding item 2 on your list, I sheepishly admit to having twisted logic; I said something very similar to a parent on another thread. I was not thinking of making a mistake with the choice, but rather that if there are several excellent choices, there still may be med school or law school or grad school, so you may still get to go to one of those other choices. Right now you need to choose the best for undergrad, for you. Hey you're on the Princeton board, so you know which school is the overwhelming favorite around here (but we've got good reasons, not just loyalties!), but still... choose the one that is the best for you for the next four years. Thanks for the "props" etymology, and good luck to you!</p>
<p>Mea, thanks, it was just not a term I was familiar with. I know it's usually preferable to have Princeton students respond to questions, but I try to answer when I can since I know how very busy they are. Hope they know how much their input is appreciated, though, and the same goes for all of the Princeton 09's who contribute their knowledge (and lots of enthusiasm!), too. And then we parents pass it along...</p>
<p>Congrats to you, King.
The Moxiest, I agree with your interviewer, and it's true for summer jobs as well as for after you graduate. In business-related fields, you have great contacts in NYC. In public policy, you have NYC and DC. And for anything else, you have professors who are active in their fields both world-wide and locally in the NYC metro area. Not sure what your area of interest is...</p>
<p>cricket -- it is definitely appreciated! You and the other parents are always delightful, warm, inspiring,and knowledgeable. <em>big hug and more props for you</em></p>
<p>Aw, thanks Mea. I'm getting to like <em>props</em>!</p>
<p>Can't beat the Princeton gang for camaraderie, but I know you'll find good friends wherever you end up. Go where you will be happy and get good teaching...can't ask for more than that.</p>