Application Dates & Deadlines
You have two choices for applying to Princeton for first-year admission—single-choice early action or regular decision. Before you begin preparing your application, we strongly encourage you to review our standardized testing policy, which includes detailed information regarding our standardized testing requirements.
Single-Choice Early Action
(Single-choice early action is recommended for those who have thoroughly researched their college options and have decided that Princeton is their first choice.)
Mid-August
- Applications Available
Sept. 1
- TOEFL, IELTS Academic or PTE Academic Test Completed (if applicable)
Oct. 1
- Last Month to take ACT tests
Nov. 1
- Application and Princeton Supplement Due
- Princeton Financial Aid Application Due
- If you submit your admission application on or before Nov. 1, there is a grace period until Nov. 10 to allow additional time for you to submit your financial aid forms.
- School Report, Guidance Counselor Letter and Transcript
- Teacher Evaluation Form 1
- Teacher Evaluation Form 2
- Last Month to take SAT and Subject Tests
- If tests are taken in November, please send scores directly to Princeton
Dec. 13
- Decision Notification
May 1
- Candidate's Reply Date
Regular Decision
Mid-August
- Applications Available
Nov. 1
- TOEFL, IELTS Academic or PTE Academic Test Completed (if applicable)
Dec. 1
- Last month to take ACT, SAT and Subject Tests
- If tests are taken in December, please send scores directly to Princeton
Jan. 1
- Application and Princeton Supplement Due
- School Report, Guidance Counselor Letter and Transcript
- Teacher Evaluation Form 1
- Teacher Evaluation Form 2
Feb. 1
March 28
- Decision Notification at 7:00 p.m. ET
May 1
- Candidate's Reply Date
