{"id":13173,"date":"2018-08-16t07:42:46","date_gmt":"2018-08-16t14:42:46","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/?p=13173"},"modified":"2021-09-13t15:01:45","modified_gmt":"2021-09-13t22:01:45","slug":"how-to-get-into-princeton-sat-and-act-scores-gpa-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/college-admissions\/how-to-get-into-princeton-sat-and-act-scores-gpa-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"how to get into princeton: sat and act scores, gpa, and more"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>we can\u2019t lie. it\u2019s pretty exciting to think about attending princeton university, currently the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\/best-colleges\/rankings\/national-universities\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#1 university in the united states<\/a>. if you\u2019re someone seeking the best of the best for college, princeton is it. <\/p>\n<p>princeton university has always had a sterling reputation, but it\u2019s harder to get into than ever, so before we dive into a thorough guide to getting into princeton, let\u2019s take a look at some cold hard facts about what it takes to get in. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/files\/2018\/08\/image-hs-header-princetonadmissions.jpg\" alt=\"how to get into princeton sat scores princeton act scores - image by magoosh\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15855\" srcset=\"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/files\/2018\/08\/image-hs-header-princetonadmissions.jpg 1200w, \/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/files\/2018\/08\/image-hs-header-princetonadmissions-300x150.jpg 300w, \/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/files\/2018\/08\/image-hs-header-princetonadmissions-600x300.jpg 600w, \/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/files\/2018\/08\/image-hs-header-princetonadmissions-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>quick princeton admissions statistics <\/h2>\n<table id=\"tablepress-280\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-280 tablepress-responsive\">\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>princeton sat scores (average composite score of admitted students)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">1505 out of 1600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>princeton act scores (average composite score of admitted students)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">34 out of 36<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>princeton gpa (average of admitted students)<\/strong>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">3.9 out of 4.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>princeton acceptance rate<\/strong>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">3.98% (class of 2025)\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!-- #tablepress-280 from cache --><\/p>\n<p>so as you can see, getting into princeton is far from a cake-walk! but if academics are your jam, you just might stand a chance. this is a great overview of everything you need to know about <a href=\"https:\/\/admission.princeton.edu\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">princeton&#8217;s undergraduate admissions<\/a>, but let\u2019s take a look at each of the critical pieces of your princeton application. <\/p>\n<h2>a word about princeton admissions and test scores in response to covid-19<\/h2>\n<p>you can read the full overview of <a href=\"https:\/\/admission.princeton.edu\/how-apply\/covid-19-update\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">princeton admissions changes due to covid-19<\/a>, but here are some highlights:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>standardized test requirements were paused for the 2020-2021 application cycle, <strong>and will continue to be paused for the 2021-2022 application cycle (for fall 2022 entry)<\/strong>. this means that applications will continue to be considered complete <strong>without standardized test scores<\/strong>. please check this page above frequently for updates on testing policies.<\/li>\n<li>the regular admissions deadline for princeton university is january 1, 2022. <a href=\"https:\/\/admission.princeton.edu\/how-apply\/application-dates-deadlines\/single-choice-early-action\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">the singe-choice early action deadline<\/a> is november 1.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>below we will detail the sat and act requirements for princeton outside of covid-19 circumstances.<\/p>\n<h2>more about princeton sat scores<\/h2>\n<p>as noted above, the average composite sat score of students admitted to princeton is 1505 out of 1600, which is a very high average. <\/p>\n<p>as far as the percentiles go:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the 25the percentile for princeton sat scores is 1440<\/li>\n<li>the 75th percentile for princeton sat scores is 1570<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>okay, but what does this actually mean? well, it means that if you score at or below a 1430, you\u2019ll be below average compared to students admitted to princeton. on the other hand, if you score a 1570 (a nearly perfect score!) or higher, you\u2019ll be above average compared to other applicants. <\/p>\n<p>in terms of the individual subjects on the sat, here\u2019s how the percentiles shake out:<\/p>\n<table id=\"tablepress-281\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-281 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n<th class=\"column-1\">section<\/th>\n<th class=\"column-2\">average<\/th>\n<th class=\"column-3\">25th percentile<\/th>\n<th class=\"column-4\">75th percentile <\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">math<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">765<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\">730<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-4\">800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">reading\/writing<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">740<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\">710<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-4\">770<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">composite <\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">1505<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-3\">1440<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-4\">1570<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!-- #tablepress-281 from cache --><\/p>\n<p>or, you can think of it this way. for the class of 2021 (the most recent stats available, here is the percentage of students admitted by sat score:<\/p>\n<table id=\"tablepress-282\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-282 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n<th class=\"column-1\">sat scores<\/th>\n<th class=\"column-2\">percent accepted <\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">1570 and above<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">8%+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">1505-1569<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">5-8%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">1440-1504\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">3-5%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">1440-1550<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">1.2%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">1375-1449<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">2-3%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">below 1375<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\"><2%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!-- #tablepress-282 from cache --><\/p>\n<p>so the gist is that you\u2019re going to need a <a href=\"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/sat\/perfect-sat-score-stories\/\">very high sat score<\/a> alongside other impressive aspects of your application\u2013because less than 4% of students are admitted as of right now! <\/p>\n<p>as far as submitting your sat scores to princeton, you may be happy to know that princeton has a \u201chighest scores\u201d policy, sometimes also referred to as \u201csuperscoring.\u201d with this system, you can choose which tests you send to princeton, and the admissions readers will consider only the highest scores across all testing dates. <\/p>\n<h2>more about princeton act scores<\/h2>\n<p>as mentioned above, the average composite act score at princeton is a whopping 34. <\/p>\n<p>as far as percentiles:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the 25th percentile for princeton act scores is 32<\/li>\n<li>the 75th percentile for princeton act scores is 35<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>this means that a composite score of 32 will put you below average, while a composite score of 35 will put you above average compared to other students admitted to princeton.<\/p>\n<p>so for the best chance at getting in, we recommend taking the act as many times as possible to crack at least a 35.<\/p>\n<p>and to give you a sense of how many students are actually admitted within specific score ranges:<\/p>\n<table id=\"tablepress-285\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-285 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n<th class=\"column-1\">act scores<\/th>\n<th class=\"column-2\">percent accepted <\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">32-36<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">7.8%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">27-31<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">5.3%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">22-26%<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">2.3%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">18-21<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">0.5%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">below 18<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">0.0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!-- #tablepress-285 from cache --><\/p>\n<p>so again, even <a href=\"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/act\/perfect-act-score-stories\/\">high scores on the act<\/a> alone won\u2019t guarantee you entrance to princeton; they\u2019re only part of the equation. <\/p>\n<h2>more about princeton gpa average<\/h2>\n<p>you guessed it. much like your act or sat scores, your gpa is going to need to be sky-high if you want to call yourself a tiger. <\/p>\n<p>the average gpa of students applying to princeton is 3.9, which means you\u2019ll have to earn straight a\u2019s in all of your classes. <\/p>\n<p>you should also have a wealth of honors, ap, and\/or ib classes on your transcript to show that you can keep up with and excel in college-level courses. in fact, depending on <a href=\"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/college-admissions\/how-to-calculate-gpa-grade-calculator\/\">how your high school weighs your gpa<\/a>, a\u2019s in these challenging classes will be weighted more heavily and increase your gpa.<\/p>\n<p>the most recent admissions statistics for princeton by gpa are from 2021, but they&#8217;ll give you a strong sense of your chances of getting in based on your gpa:<\/p>\n<table id=\"tablepress-286\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-286 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n<th class=\"column-1\">gpa<\/th>\n<th class=\"column-2\">percent accepted <\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">4.0<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">9.4%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">3.90-3.99<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">7.5%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">3.80-3.89\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">4.6%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">3.70-3.79\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">2.7%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">3.60-3.69\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">2.9%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">3.50-3.59\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">3.0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8 even\">\n<td class=\"column-1\">below 3.50\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"column-2\">2.6%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!-- #tablepress-286 from cache --><\/p>\n<p>are you noticing a pattern here? princeton\u2019s acceptance rate is <strong>pretty darn low<\/strong> even for those with perfect or near perfect gpas, which just reinforces the fact that you\u2019ll have to be a rock star candidate on all fronts. <\/p>\n<p>another important thing to keep in mind is that it\u2019s pretty hard to <strong>change<\/strong> your gpa significantly once you\u2019ve entered your junior year. so if you\u2019ve got your eye set on princeton (or any other extremely selective college for that matter), you\u2019ll want to get awesome grades early on and keep them up through the entirety of your high school career. <\/p>\n<h2>more about princeton\u2019s acceptance rate<\/h2>\n<p>princeton is historically very hard to get into, and has been getting harder over the last few years. in fact, for the class of 2025, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyprincetonian.com\/article\/2021\/04\/princeton-college-admissions-class-of-2025-ivy-league\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">princeton admitted a record-low number of students<\/a>, 1,498 &#8212; just 3.98% of applicants! according to the linked article, this is largely due to over 200 students from the class of 2024 deferring their application for a year.<\/p>\n<p>according to karen richardson, dean of admissions, <\/p>\n<p>\u201cwe were incredibly impressed by the talent displayed in this year\u2019s record pool. as a result, we had to make extremely difficult decisions in the process of admitting a class that will come to princeton, form a community and use what they learn to make an impact [&#8230;] in what was a very challenging year, these students showed great resilience, and through their applications they showed a real desire to engage with others in the types of discussions that make princeton such a dynamic environment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>the good news is that princeton is accepting an increasingly diverse group of students because of a more holistic review process (more on this in a moment)<\/p>\n<h2>princeton\u2019s freshman profile for 2025<\/h2>\n<p>princeton&#8217;s class of 2025 is a diverse and impressive group of students. here are a few facts about them:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>52% are women; 48% are men<\/li>\n<li>68% have self-identified as people of color, including biracial and multiracial students<\/li>\n<li>18% are first-generation students, 22% are lower-income students qualifying for pell grants, and 62% qualify for financial aid<\/li>\n<li>14% are international students<\/li>\n<li>64% come from public high schools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>other princeton admissions requirements and information<\/h2>\n<p>this is a great <a href=\"https:\/\/admission.princeton.edu\/how-apply\/application-checklist\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">princeton application checklist<\/a>, but let\u2019s discuss some of key parts of your application (beyond your transcripts, test scores, etc.) that will help you stand out further.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you\u2019ll need three <strong>very strong<\/strong> letters of recommendation\u2013one from your school counselor and two from your academic teachers (from two different academic areas). your teachers can help illuminate your growth, character, potential, drive, and other qualitative things about you that go deeper than just numbers. a strong letter of recommendation can go a long way in a highly competitive selection process, and here\u2019s exactly <a href=\"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/college-admissions\/how-to-ask-for-a-letter-of-recommendation\/\">how to ask for a letter of recommendation for college<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>sat subject tests are not required but are highly suggested by princeton to help give them an idea of your academic ability in a particular subject.<\/li>\n<li>consider submitting an <a href=\"https:\/\/admission.princeton.edu\/how-apply\/application-checklist\/optional-arts-form\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">optional arts form<\/a> if you&#8217;ve excelled in architecture, creative writing, dance, music, theater, or visual arts, and would like your talent in one or more of these fields to be considered during the application review process. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>additionally, here\u2019s some helpful information on <a href=\"https:\/\/admission.princeton.edu\/how-apply\/academic-preparation\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">academic preparation for attending princeton<\/a> that can help give you an edge.<\/p>\n<h2>princeton faqs<\/h2>\n<h3>does princeton use the common app?<\/h3>\n<p>princeton accepts the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commonapp.org\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">common app<\/a> (short for the common application), the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">coalition application<\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universalcollegeapp.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">universal college application<\/a>. if you\u2019re submitting via the common app, here\u2019s a guide to <a href=\"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/college-admissions\/common-app-essay\/\">writing a common app essay<\/a> that will wow the admissions board!  <\/p>\n<h3>is princeton university an ivy league school?<\/h3>\n<p>yep, and according to good ol\u2019 wikipedia, \u201cthe eight members [of the ivy league] are <a href=\"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/college-admissions\/boston-university-admissions-the-sat-act-scores-and-gpa-you-need-to-get-in\/\">brown university<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/college-admissions\/columbia-admissions-the-sat-act-scores-and-gpa-you-need-to-get-in\/\">columbia university<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/college-admissions\/how-to-get-into-cornell-act-and-sat-scores-gpa-and-more\/\">cornell university<\/a>,<a href=\"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/college-admissions\/dartmouth-admissions-the-sat-act-scores-and-gpa-you-need-to-get-in\/\"> dartmouth college<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/college-admissions\/how-to-get-into-harvard-sat-act-gpa\/\">harvard university<\/a>, the <a href=\"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/college-admissions\/university-of-pennsylvania-admissions-the-sat-act-scores-and-gpa-you-need-to-get-in\/\">university of pennsylvania<\/a>, princeton university, and <a href=\"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/college-admissions\/yale-admissions-the-sat-act-scores-and-gpa-you-need-to-get-in\/\">yale university<\/a>. the term ivy league has connotations of academic excellence, selectivity in admissions, and social elitism.\u201d <\/p>\n<h3>does princeton require an interview?<\/h3>\n<p>interviews are not required and not given to all applicants. depending on availability, you may be offered an interview with a member of the princeton alumni schools committee. don\u2019t worry though; you\u2019re application will not be weakened if you don\u2019t get an interview!<\/p>\n<h3>can i transfer to princeton? <\/h3>\n<p>historically, princeton has not accepted transfer students, but starting this year, a limited number of transfer students will be admitted. here\u2019s more information on <a href=\"https:\/\/admission.princeton.edu\/how-apply\/transfer-students\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">princeton transfer students<\/a> and what is required of them. <\/p>\n<h2>so\u2026 here\u2019s how to get into princeton university  <\/h2>\n<p>alright, so in your heart you just feel like a princeton tiger. for your best chance of becoming one, you\u2019ll want to aim for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a 3.9 or higher gpa<\/li>\n<li>a 1500 or higher on your sat<\/li>\n<li>a 33 or higher on your act<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>additionally you\u2019ll want:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>glowing letters of recommendation <\/li>\n<li>incredibly strong, unique, captivating, and insightful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.transizion.com\/writing-princeton-supplemental-essays\/?utm_source=magooshadvice\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">essay responses<\/a> <\/li>\n<li>participation in multiple impressive extracurricular activities, specifically in leadership roles <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>according to <a href=\"https:\/\/admission.princeton.edu\/how-apply\/helpful-tips\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">princeton\u2019s helpful tips for admission<\/a>, \u201cwe look for students with intellectual curiosity, who have pursued and achieved academic excellence. we also look for students with strong personal and extracurricular accomplishments.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>what if you may not have the best gpa and\/or test scores? mike m. from transizion has some words that might soothe your concerns: <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/files\/2018\/07\/mike.png\" alt=\"princeton admissions -magoosh\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13063\" srcset=\"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/files\/2018\/07\/mike.png 300w, \/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/files\/2018\/07\/mike-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"mox\">&#8220;a running theme for all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.transizion.com\/profile-every-ivy-league-school-which-one-is-right-for-you\/?utm_source=magooshadvice\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ivy league schools<\/a> is that they want students who demonstrate a well-rounded zeal for learning.  one common misconception, though, is that if you don&#8217;t have an astronomical gpa, or a perfect score on your standardized tests that you have no chance of being accepted.  this simply isn&#8217;t true.  on princeton&#8217;s own website, they give the percentages of students accepted at various gpas.  this means that even if you have a gpa less than 4.0, you still have a chance.  the chances are much slimmer, but that does not mean you should not try.  each part of the application is important, and normally, one relatively weak facet will not automatically get you accepted or denied, even at princeton.<\/p>\n<p>what you need to do is focus on your strengths&#8230;work hard on every part of your application, and you will have a fighting chance.  admissions officers look for those who are most likely to succeed, and that potential can be judged from more than just one part of your story.&#8221;<\/p><\/div>\n<p>but because princeton\u2019s test score averages are so steep, we highly recommend starting a study plan as early as possible! check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/sat.www.catharsisit.com\/?utm_source=satblog&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=sathome&#038;utm_term=inline&#038;utm_content=nyu-sat-act-scores\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">1-week sat free trial<\/a> as well as a great <a href=\"http:\/\/act.www.catharsisit.com\/?utm_source=actblog&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=acthome&#038;utm_term=inline&#038;utm_content=nyu-sat-act-scores\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">1-week act free trial<\/a> to get you started!<\/p>\n<p>good luck and may the force truly be with you on your quest to get into princeton university! 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