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L E T T E R F ROM T HE DE A N
Dear Colleague: I am thrilled to be back at Princeton a full three decades after I stepped onto campus as a first-year student! While the physical landscape (and the landscape of the admission process) has changed quite a bit since then, the things that make Princeton a leader in undergraduate education have not. Our students are curious about the world around them and use the skills they learn here to make real differences in their communities. Early and deep exposure to independent research through the required senior thesis ensures that every student has the tools to ask good questions and apply what they have learned to solve problems. All of this takes place in a residential community poised to support students in their social and emotional growth. And Princeton’s very generous financial aid policies make it an affordable education for all who attend. Starting last year, we now require students to submit a graded written paper, preferably from an English or history class. Given the heavy emphasis on independent research and writing at Princeton, our goal is to gain some insight into a student’s writing ability outside of the
essays they are asked to write for the application. While we recognize this has caused some anxiety, please know that we continue to review everything in a student’s file in a holistic way. This profile gives you a snapshot of Princeton’s Class of 2023. You will see that the students come from a variety of backgrounds and have interests that span the academic spectrum. I hope that you will share this information with your students as they explore options for post-secondary education. Thank you for the important work you do. On behalf of my colleagues here in Morrison Hall, I wish you the very best for this academic year. Sincerely,
Karen Richardson ’93 Dean of Admission