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Duke University

16%

UCLA

27%

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Your chancing factors
Unweighted GPA: 3.7
1.0
4.0
SAT: 720 math
200
800
| 800 verbal
200
800

Extracurriculars

Low accuracy (4 of 18 factors)

Successful Princeton essays

Hi everyone, I'm gearing up to apply to Princeton and would really appreciate if anyone could share their successful Princeton essays or essays they think were strong. I'd like to get a feel for what worked for others and find some inspiration for my own writing. Thanks!

a year ago

Hi! It's great that you're interested in Princeton and looking to find inspiration for your essays. CollegeVine has an article full of example essays written by real students, which you can find here: https://blog.collegevine.com/princeton-university-essay-examples

Also, be sure to check out this CollegeVine breakdown, which is full of in-depth advice on writing each of the Princeton supplemental essays: https://blog.collegevine.com/how-to-write-the-princeton-university-essays

Remember to take the time to brainstorm, write, and revise your essay multiple times, and consider seeking feedback from teachers, counselors, or peers to ensure your essay is polished and reflects your best work. Good luck with your application to Princeton!

a year ago

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