Single Choice Early Action (REA) 

November 1 

Regular Decision (RD)

January 1

For A.B. Degree Applicants or Those Who Are Undecided
As a research institution that also prides itself on its liberal arts curriculum, Princeton allows students to explore areas across the humanities and the arts, the natural sciences, and the social sciences. What academic areas most pique your curiosity, and how do the programs offered at Princeton suit your particular interests? (Please respond in 250 words or fewer.)

For B.S.E Degree Applicants
Please describe why you are interested in studying engineering at Princeton. Include any of your experiences in or exposure to engineering, and how you think the programs offered at the University suit your particular interests. (Please respond in 250 words or fewer.)

Your Voice
1) Princeton values community and encourages students, faculty, staff and leadership to engage in respectful conversations that can expand their perspectives and challenge their ideas and beliefs. As a prospective member of this community, reflect on how your lived experiences will impact the conversations you will have in the classroom, the dining hall or other campus spaces. What lessons have you learned in life thus far? What will your classmates learn from you? In short, how has your lived experience shaped you? (Please respond in 500 words or fewer.)

2) Princeton has a longstanding commitment to understanding our responsibility to society through service and civic engagement. How does your own story intersect with these ideals? (Please respond in 250 words or fewer.)

More About You
Please respond to each question in 50 words or fewer. 

1) There are no right or wrong answers. Be yourself! What is a new skill you would like to learn in college?
2) What brings you joy?
3) What song represents the soundtrack of your life at this moment? 

Graded Written Paper

When selecting a paper to submit, please keep in mind the following guidelines:
• The paper should be writing done for an academic course, preferably an English, social studies or history course, during the last three years of secondary school, including senior year.
• You may send a paper, essay, research paper or essay exam. We are interested in seeing expository writing only, not creative writing.
• One to two pages in length is sufficient. 
• The paper should include the course instructor’s grade, and comments if your instructor provided any. 

Creative Writing

Categories: Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Translations
Include a portfolio of your work in any or all of the following media, totaling no more than five pages: poetry, short stories, novel excerpts and translations. Please do not submit journalism samples or complete books. 

About Princeton

 • Ranked #1
 • Founded in 1746
 • Private institution
 • Total undergraduate enrollment in 2024: 5,727
 • Suburban campus
 • 4% acceptance rate 

School Is Known For 

 • Among the oldest colleges in the U.S.
 • Profound commitment to liberal arts
 • Mathematics and physics department known for its groundbreaking research and renowned faculty
 • Highly regarded engineering programs
 • Excellent economics department with influential faculty whose research has influenced economic theory/policy
 • Great research university that places a relatively strong weight on STEM achievements
 • Notable alumni include U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, model/actress Brooke Shields and former first lady Michelle Obama

Culture 

 • Historic ivy-covered campus
 • Princeton Tigers
    • Consistently strong men's and women's lacrosse teams
 • First-year students and sophomores live in 1 of 7 residential colleges that provide community and dining services
 • “The Street”
    • Juniors and seniors have the option to join one of more than 10 eating clubs
    • Each eating club occupies a large mansion on “The Street,” or Prospect Avenue
    • The eating clubs serve as social and dining organizations for the students who join them
 • Over 500 student organizations
 • Commitment to community service
 • Unofficial motto, "Princeton in the Nation's Service and the Service of Humanity”