Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story. (Max 650 Words)

For his finale, the magician took my second-grade class outside and ignited a fireball that engulfed a large metal ring. He took a few steps back, sprinted towards the hoop, and leaped through it. The

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At Princeton, we value diverse perspectives and the ability to have respectful dialogue about difficult issues. Share a time when you had a conversation with a person or a group of people about a difficult topic. What insight did you gain, and how would you incorporate that knowledge into your thinking in the future?* 350 words max

On the LA Metro bus, you see a diverse batch of people. And, I suppose, sometimes they see you too. Often riding the bus, I’ve heard a lot of conversations. I became accustomed to observing and forg

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Princeton has a longstanding commitment to service and civic engagement. Tell us how your story intersects (or will intersect) with these ideals. (250 words) MAX 350

When I was chosen to lead my high school's activist Leadership Team, I met Chloressa, a staff attorney for Kids in Need of Defense (KIND). Chloressa shared harrowing, heartbreaking tales of migrant ch

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Briefly elaborate on an activity, organization, work experience, or hobby that has been particularly meaningful to you. (Please respond in about 150 words)* 200 Max

I was greeted by a Zoom full of disabled cameras: dozens of black boxes on mute. It took a breakout room for me to make one-on-one connections with the students who’d signed up for Ignatian Coding, a

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What brings you joy? (50 words)

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What song represents the soundtrack of your life at this moment? (50 words)

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