Princeton University Top Questions

they're all true to a certain degree. However, it's also possible not to abide by the stereotypes.

Most definitely well-rounded and interesting, intellectual people. The preppy crowd exists, but I don't find that a negative. Some are elitist.

Sort of, but there's a lot more to this place than just that.

These stereotypes are somewhat accurate, but of course these observations are not the rule, but certainly can be seen on campus.

all of these are true but for every princeton student fulfilling these stereotypes i can find one that does not.

Like most stereotypes, these ones are based in history. Yes, Princeton very much used to be an old boys' club that favored the rich, white, and male, but then again, so did most of the other top universities in the country. Today, Princeton is much more diverse and offers incredible academic opportunities to a much wider segment of the population.

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Of course they're exaggerated, but there is a measure of truth in all of them. People here really do seem to be richer, preppier, more Type A, and more hard-working yet hard-partying than friends of friends I've met from other schools.

for a select few, yes.

No. There are of course those on campus that are clearly so privelaged they have never had a real job, or know the value of a dollar. But these people are a small minority. A majority of students are on financial aid, and admission is "need blind" so your trypical student has really earned his/her place here. Also, Princeton seems to value a well-rounded student who has demonstrated a sincere dedication to a pet project or interest than a student with perfect grades.

Sadly yes.

YES.

not really. well there are lots of people here only a few are truly elitist. and not everyone here is smart, there are some real idiots

Yes these sterotypes exist

They are somewhat accurate.

I think there are many people people at Princeton that do fit that stereotype, but there are many others that do not. So I wouldn't say that that stereotype accurately portrays the general population at Princeton.

Though people who fit these stereotypes do exist, I would not say the majority of students represent this image.

yes, they are smart, but that is only a good thing. and some people are very preppy but by no means everyone!

Not 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} accurate. Much better social scene than the stereotypes probably give Princeton credit for. There are obviously students who all they do is study, but on the whole Princeton students are extremely well-rounded (involved in many different activities) and "down to earth."

The stereotypes are definitely not accurate in terms of numbers (44{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of admits into the class of 2012 are students of color), but there are still cultural divides and self-segregation that do not reflect the diversity of Princeton's student body. And, despite ostensible gender equity at Princeton since President Tilghman and Deans Deignan, Rapelye, and Malkiel are all women, student leadership has a long way to go. Eating clubs, student organizations, and residential colleges are disproportionately governed by men.