Princeton University Top Questions

Preppy; rich; snobby; white; athletic; elitist; smart; Type A's; David Brooks called Princeton students "Organization Kids"; conservative

That they are rich, snobby, spoiled, overachievers, and extremely smart.

When I meet people outside of campus, people usually assume you are freakishly smart if you are not a varsity athlete. A lot of people assume that you have a lot of money and are preppy and snobby.

They are spoiled rich white kids or they are nerds.

Princeton for the Private, Preppy, and Privileged.

There's the preppy stereotype which is perpetuated by houseparties, and then theres the snotty and pretentious stereotype which is perpetuated by our excessive desire to be selective in reference to all things.

Some stereotypes about Princeton students are that they are pretentious and competitive.

I guess Princeton students generally come off as the preppy, self-important types.

Princeton is a top school and has a reputation for attracting smart students. Different stereotypes include brainiacs, snobs, legacies, athletes, party animals, elitists, future world leaders, future ibankers and consultants.

Work hard, play hard. Students are preppy.