Princeton University Supplemental Essay Prompts

1. 1250 wordsRequiredacademic interest (A.B./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?

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2. 2250 wordsRequiredacademic interest (B.S.E.)

   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.

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3. 3500 wordsRequiredyour voice

   Your Voice — Q1: Princeton values community and encourages respectful conversations that expand perspectives. Reflect on how your lived experiences will impact the conversations you will have in the classroom, the dining hall or other campus spaces. (Confirm exact wording against source before publish.)

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4. 4250 wordsRequiredyour voice

   Your Voice — Q2: prompt connecting your personal story to service and civic engagement. (Confirm exact wording against source before publish.)

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5. 550 words or fewer, eachRequiredshort answer

   More About You — three short-answer questions (a new skill you'd like to learn; something that makes you happy/a source of joy; a song that represents your life's soundtrack right now). Confirm each verbatim against source.

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Note: A.B./Undecided applicants answer the first academic prompt; B.S.E. applicants answer the engineering one. Graded written paper required but tracked separately.