A Note from the Director of Graduate Studies....
Last year we received over 300 applications. After intensive review of the applications, we made offers to about 20 students, anticipating a final yield of 10. Those odds may seem daunting, but we are open to all applicants, regardless of race, gender, age, national origin, or financial need. Our goal is to find the very best prospects for graduate study. In the past, we have found that our admitted candidates share many of these credentials: - fluent English, if you are not a native speaker
- a reading knowledge of 1 or 2 foreign languages
- high GRE scores, especially in the Verbal and Subject tests
- three strong letters of reference, from people who know your writing
- consistently high grades in literature courses for a B.A. or M.A.
- an interesting array of extracurricular activity
- a superior sample of critical writing approximately 25 pages in length, preferably in the field you propose to study
- a concise personal statement that describes why you wish to study at Princeton
If you need financial aid, please apply for it. Most admitted candidates receive tuition grants and most also receive stipends to cover living expenses. We are especially interested in students who receive government or foundation support. The Graduate School Catalog describes all fellowship opportunities and provides a fuller description of our graduate offerings. To obtain an application, please visit the Graduate Admission Office website . The Graduate School strongly encourages online submission of applications and supporting materials. Thank you for your interest in graduate studies at Princeton University, and best of luck in the admissions process. William Gleason
Director of Graduate Studies
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