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Application
Common App
Recommendations
3 required
Personal essay
Required
Regular decision
January 1, 2027
Early Action
November 1, 2026
Early Decision
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Additional info

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Supplemental essays

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.)

Required · 250 words

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.)

Required · 250 words

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 400-500 words.)

Required · 500 words

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.)

Required · 250 words

What is a new skill you would like to learn in college?

Required · 50 words

What brings you joy?

Required · 50 words

What song represents the soundtrack of your life at this moment?

Required · 50 words

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