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We invite you to find a place, and a sense of belonging, that stays with you for life. Apply Request Info 61% Qualified for Financial Aid Financial Aid Our aid program is designed to encourage all qualified students — regardless of financial circumstances — to consider applying for admission to Princeton. Learn More Admission For each class, we bring together a varied mix of high-achieving, intellectually gifted students from diverse backgrounds to create an exceptional learning community. How to Apply Application Checklist Admission For each class, we bring together a varied mix of high-achieving, intellectually gifted students from diverse backgrounds to create an exceptional learning community. How to Apply Application Checklist Academic Preparation During the admission process, our goal is to find students who will thrive in Princeton’s rigorous academic environment. With this in mind, we offer a suggested course of study to help students prepare for Princeton. Academic Preparation Standardized Testing Requirements Academic Preparation During the admission process, our goal is to find students who will thrive in Princeton’s rigorous academic environment. With this in mind, we offer a suggested course of study to help students prepare for Princeton. Academic Preparation Standardized Testing Requirements Visit Us Videos do not contain audio. Visit Us Getting to Campus Admission Information Session Campus Tour You can get a good feel for all that Princeton has to offer in person through an Orange Key tour or online through a virtual information session. Virtual Information Session New and Noteworthy BLOG: How to Research a University” BLOG: How to Research a University” Student blogger Jasmine Hao shares her advice about where to look to learn more about academics and student life at Princeton. PODCAST: Leadership, Service, Compassion and Empathy” With Christian Potter ’22 PODCAST: Leadership, Service, Compassion and Empathy” With Christian Potter ’22 What does it take to be a leader? Christian Potter ’22 thought about this a fair amount during the last few years. It wasn’t until he stepped into the role of president of Undergraduate Student Government during a pandemic that he truly understood the qualities needed to get the job done. Tune in to learn about Christian’s year of leading, listening and learning. BLOG: Signing Up for Bridge Year” BLOG: Signing Up for Bridge Year” Blogger Aneekah Uddin reflects on her Bridge Year adventure interning at an non-governmental organization in Indonesia and how the program proved to be a complex, challenging and meaningful life experience that shaped who she is. PODCAST: ‘Matched’ With Princeton: A Conversation With Two QuestBridge Scholars” PODCAST: ‘Matched’ With Princeton: A Conversation With Two QuestBridge Scholars” For his inaugural podcast episode, new Meet Princeton!” host Esteban Aguas ’19, assistant dean of admission, speaks with Allen Nieva ’26 and Sukaina Shivji ’26 about their experiences being admitted to Princeton through the QuestBridge National College Match. Summer Service Internships Possible for All Princeton Undergraduates Summer Service Internships Possible for All Princeton Undergraduates Every Princeton undergraduate will have the opportunity to participate in a paid service internship over the summer through a new University initiative called Learning and Education through Service (LENS). BLOG: The Irreplaceable International Identity at Princeton” BLOG: The Irreplaceable International Identity at Princeton” Blogger Hadley Kim reflects on the strong international community on Princeton’s campus and explains the many resources available through the Davis International Center. PODCAST: Jordan Salama ’19 on the Princeton Pre-read PODCAST: Jordan Salama ’19 on the Princeton Pre-read In this special episode, we are joined by Princeton Class of 2019 graduate Jordan Salama who expanded his senior thesis into the celebrated nonfiction book Every Day the River Changes: Four Weeks Down the Magdalena,” which has been selected as this year’s Pre-read. Sachs Scholarship Awarded to Two Princeton Seniors, One Oxford Student Sachs Scholarship Awarded to Two Princeton Seniors, One Oxford Student Princeton seniors Alice McGuinness and Nathalie Verlinde and University of Oxford student Jack Nunn have been named recipients of the Daniel M. Sachs Class of 1960 Graduating Scholarship, one of Princeton University’s highest awards Buzzer beaters: Princeton athletes are polishing a scholarly thesis amid NCAA playoffs Buzzer beaters: Princeton athletes are polishing a scholarly thesis amid NCAA playoffs On the court and on the mat, they’re fully focused on their performances during the NCAA playoffs. Yet many of the Princeton athletes who’ve been in the spotlight at national tournaments this month have an extra buzzer to beat: completing a senior thesis, the capstone scholarly project that Princeton students produce before graduating. AI at Princeton: Pushing limits, accelerating discovery and serving humanity AI at Princeton: Pushing limits, accelerating discovery and serving humanity At Princeton, interdisciplinary collaborations of researchers are using artificial intelligence to accelerate discovery across the University in fields ranging from neuroscience to Near Eastern studies. As someone who is greatly influenced by the environment I am in, I believe there is no other place where you will be able to become the best version of yourself than Princeton. So take the chance, and join our Princeton community! There is a place for you here. - Hadley Kim Read Hadley’s Story 37 Degrees & Departments Our curriculum encourages students to explore many disciplines and to develop a deep understanding in one area of concentration. Degrees & Departments 500+ Clubs & Student Orgs Your experiences pursuing personal interests, exploring different activities, having fun with friends and meeting new people can be as important and inspiring as your education at Princeton. Explore Our Clubs 16 Fun Facts Here are 16 fun facts that you may not know about Princeton University. 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