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Princeton supplemental essays
Princeton's academic question changes according to the A.B., B.S.E., or undecided route. It also asks for broader reflection and a graded written paper.
Writing format
Degree-specific academic response, additional essays, short answers, and a graded paper
What to prepare
- 1Answer the academic prompt for your chosen degree route, grounding your interests in actual study you want to pursue.
- 2Prepare the additional Princeton-specific essays and 50-word short answers listed for your application route.
- 3Arrange a graded written paper that meets Princeton's instructions; it is a separate requirement, not a replacement for an essay.
How to approach the writing
- Distinguish academic curiosity from a career slogan: name an intellectual question and how you explored it.
- Keep the short answers direct; use the longer responses for context and reasoning.
Before you submit
The A.B. and B.S.E. academic prompts differ. Open the official page for the exact wording and the graded-paper rules.
Read Princeton-specific questions ↗Official source checked 2026-09-25.
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