How to Apply

Princeton Transfer Supplement

In addition to the Common Application, Princeton University requires the Princeton Transfer Supplement. You submit the Transfer Supplement online through the Common Application. You will be able to view the Supplement in full on whichever application you choose, after you add Princeton University to your list. Please be aware that Princeton may not be visible as an option on these application platforms until our application is live in the fall.

For A.B. Degree Applicants or Those Who are 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? (Please respond in about 250 words.)

For B.S.E Degree Applicants:

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 about 250 words.)

In addition to the essay above, we ask all applicants a few additional questions:

Extracurricular Activity and Work Experience

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

Your Voice

Please respond to each question in an essay of about 250 words.

  1. 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?
  2. Princeton has a longstanding commitment to service and civic engagement. Tell us how your story intersects (or will intersect) with these ideals.

More About You

Please respond to each question in 50 words or fewer. There are no right or wrong answers. Be yourself!

  1. What is a new skill you would like to learn in college?
  2. What brings you joy? 
  3. What song represents the soundtrack of your life at this moment?

Higher Education Experience

  1. Have you had any interruptions or gaps in your education since high school or college, or have you left any school voluntarily for a significant timeframe? If so, please explain the timeline of your post-secondary career. (Please respond in about 150 words.)
  2. What are your plans during and after your higher education experience? (Please respond in about 150 words.)

Princeton requires you to submit a graded written paper as part of your application. Learn more.