r/princeton 5d ago

Future Tiger Weekly Admissions Megathread: All Admissions Questions Must Go Here!

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Applicants: Post all your admissions-related questions and comments here (both undergrad and grad). Admissions posts/comments outside of this megathread are subject to removal.

"Chance me" posts are subject to removal anywhere, including here - we are not admissions officers, and every application is unique. No one here (or in the chance me subreddit, for that matter) is qualified to comment on your chances of admission.

Other helpful resources:

Princeton Undergraduate Admissions site

Princeton Graduate Admissions site

/r/ApplyingtoCollege

/r/gradadmissions


r/princeton 21h ago

Where to find a French tutor

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I will be in Princeton for the entire academic school year. I want to hire a private tutor (preferably a native speaker) to teach me French. I could go through an official tutoring website, but these websites normally take a cut of the profits which I always found infuriating when I worked as a tutor.

Is there some platform where I might be able to find someone to hire?


r/princeton 1d ago

Walking from NYC to Philadelphia, asking for lodging in Princeton

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Hey everybody! I am planning on walking from NYC (Grand Central specifically) to the Amtrak Station in Philly. I will end up in Princeton on day two (Sun, September 20th). I will be filming this journey for my YouTube Channel and other social medias. All I am looking for is if someone would let me crash on their floor for a night while on this walk. I am willing to help do dishes or help clean up on exchange. I am 19 years old and I love to push myself and thought this would be a fun challenge for me. If anybody would be willing to help, it would be amazing and save me a royal headache.

Comment on here or message me privately if you can help!! Thanks!


r/princeton 1d ago

Princeton alumnus has 40 unpaid tickets worth $10.5 K

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r/princeton 1d ago

How necessary is it to have an mvc background when going in to take MAT 203?

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I have only taken up to AP Calc BC, but no mvc or linear background. I'm willing to put in the work, but from what I see, it doesn't seem to be super possible to get through the course with similar math background as me...


r/princeton 1d ago

Off-campus TigerHub access restricted due to cybersecurity measures

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The platforms can be accessed off campus by connecting to the GlobalProtect VPN before signing in, or by going through the University’s secure portal on a computer.


r/princeton 1d ago

Econ or SPIA for IB

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Currently a freshman interested in doing investment banking or something in finance, which major would be better and the course load (taking recruitment into consideration as well)? How are the math classes for each of the major? Any suggestions on courses?

Much appreciated!!


r/princeton 1d ago

why did they get rid of comms major?

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I'm a HS student but was researching Princeton last year or earlier this year, and I saw that they had a communications major. However, I checked their website yesterday and it's GONE. Why did Princeton get rid of the comms major??


r/princeton 3d ago

‘Keep New Jersey White’ sign displayed during masked protest at Princeton University campus

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r/princeton 3d ago

parking overnight

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Hey, I was just wondering if there are any loopholes to get overnight parking for very cheap or free at Princeton University or somewhere close by. I was looking around and $180 a month is a lot.


r/princeton 3d ago

ECO100

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Hey everyone! I’m looking at the Princeton Courses site and it says Andrea Wilson is listed as the lecturer for ECO 100. I can’t seem to find any reviews for her anywhere, and it looks like this class is usually taught by Noonan or Shim. Has anyone taken a class with Wilson before? Just trying to get a sense of what to expect. Thanks! :)


r/princeton 3d ago

Academic/Career MAT 104 Experiences

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Did anyone go through MAT 104 (Calc II) recently? PrincetonCourses reviews were really low, and I'm about to take the course in a few days :(

Is there anything particular about the course that makes it more challenging than other math courses? Also, does it immediately leave off from MAT 103, or is there some overlap regarding topics?


r/princeton 3d ago

Future Tiger Princeton philosophy PhD programme

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Hello everybody,

I'm a European student currently trying to figure out where I might want to pursue a PhD in the US, and I'd really appreciate some advice from people who are familiar with Princeton's philosophy PhD programme.

My main interests are political philosophy and social theory, particularly 20th-century and contemporary thought. I'm interested in areas such as critical theory, pragmatism, postmodern/post-structuralist theory, and thinkers like Habermas, Rorty, Schmitt, Foucault, etc. I'm still early in my studies, so my interests will probably develop quite a bit over the next few years, but that's roughly the intellectual direction I'm currently interested in.

At the moment, I'm in my second year of a Bachelor's degree in Political Science, and I'm starting my first year of a separate Bachelor's degree in Philosophy. These are two completely separate bachelor's degrees at two different programs, it's not a combined bachelor's, or double-major within one degree which I think makes me somewhat more competitive(?). I'm hoping that having substantial training in both political science and  philosophy could be useful if I eventually apply for a PhD focused on political philosophy/social theory.

I'm currently only a sophomore, so I'm not applying anytime soon. I'm mainly trying to understand the landscape early so I can choose my courses, reading, research interests, and eventually master's/other preparation accordingly.

Thanks!


r/princeton 3d ago

is rush actually banned / how do people even find it

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i keep hearing greek is unrecognized and that if you rush you can get suspended. I’m confused if this applied only to freshman or to everyone.

  1. is rush banned for everyone or just first-years with one year suspension risk

  2. do you have to get tapped, or does it happen openly (people just sign up)

  3. where do people actually meet sorority members if you’re not already friends with them (what clubs, activities, or spaces)


r/princeton 4d ago

New meal exchange system finalized, specific details still unclear

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A new online system to facilitate meal swaps will launch at the start of the Fall 2026 semester. The Interclub Council (ICC) and the Graduate Interclub Council (GICC) have collaborated with the University to develop a platform following the decommissioning of the University-sponsored MealX system, which the University deemed too expensive to continue maintaining.

Meal exchange enables students in different eating clubs or on different meal plans to dine together by “trading” a meal from each plan.


r/princeton 5d ago

Cheap eats and groceries

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So I was on the unlimited dining plan first two years (as I believe is required), now I’m on the block 128 plan. Does anyone have recommendations for cheap and convenient options for food near campus plus for getting groceries? I’ve found some stuff online but I wanna hear from actual students


r/princeton 5d ago

Looking for a bassist!

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r/princeton 5d ago

Extracurricular activity commitment

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How many hours of activity do Princeton students usually do per week? For context, I am an AB student, so no strenuous labs (I have about 12 hours of classes a week). I am thinking of doing a sport and an acapella group which I know is super ambitious. I was wondering if anyone has any advice.


r/princeton 6d ago

Critical Mass Princeton today

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r/princeton 6d ago

Full Moon Bike Ride & Walk

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r/princeton 6d ago

What IB course credits does Princeton accept?

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Ik there's an AP table on the website and a 7 on IB exam is equivalent to a 5 on AP exam. But what specific courses actually count? For example, can HL Business Management count as an econ credit? And does the course have to be HL MAA rather than SL or MAI for a math credit?


r/princeton 7d ago

New Jersey rowing recommendations

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r/princeton 8d ago

anyone else having this 400 error when trying to access princeton google suite

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i've been getting this for the past month when i try to access pton gmail/docs/etc from my pc... no issues on my phone though. anyone else getting this???


r/princeton 8d ago

hobson

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are only people who live in forbes eligible for hobson next year


r/princeton 9d ago

Parking near the Princeton Art Museum?

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I'll be driving through Princeton this Saturday midday and want to stop by the art museum for 1-2 hours, recommendations on where to park nearby?