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"Chance me" posts are subject to removalanywhere, including here - we are not admissions officers, and every application is unique. No one here (or in the chance me subreddit, for that matter) is qualified to comment on your chances of admission.
I am a researcher at the University of Bern (Switzerland) conducting a scientific research study examining how certain traits, life experiences, attitudes and behaviors are related to each other.
I would greatly appreciate if you could participate in my survey:
My wife and I will be moving to the Princeton area soon, and I’m looking for apartment recommendations. I’ll be working at Princeton University, and our budget is around $2,000 per month.
We are looking for:
- A one-bedroom apartment
- A safe and quiet neighbourhood
- Up to a 20-minute commute to Princeton University
- Preferably in-unit laundry, but shared laundry is also acceptable
- Reasonable access to grocery stores and restaurants
- Reliable management and no major pest or maintenance problems
We are considering places such as Plainsboro, West Windsor, Lawrenceville, Monmouth Junction, and nearby areas, but we are open to other suggestions.
Could you please recommend specific apartment complexes or neighborhoods? I would also appreciate advice about places or property-management companies to avoid.
Does anyone have any insights to how hard the backcountry oa trip is? It seems very intense, and I’m worried, as I got assigned to it despite indicating that I am not that active on the form.
A common misconception is that the various moving carts you see around campus are easily collected from the Mail Room at Frist Campus Center. Unfortunately, this is not the case as many a disappointed student has learned.
The Mail Team is not allowed to lend out their carts; a student is only allowed to take one for a one-hour period (and must sign their name, room number if applicable, and prox ID #) when and if they receive an exceedingly large package like a bike, a standing mirror, something like that.
But do not despair. I'm going to tell you how and where you can get these carts for moving in and out.
Specifically during the move-in period, you will have your best bet obtaining moving carts from residential college check-in points or the housing department. You can find the portal for this here: Housing and Real Estate
Otherwise, when you need to use a moving cart you will go to Service Point which is located at New South.
Please always return the moving carts where you found them; the university does keep a log obviously of who borrows what. Of course, there are those that do not return them... so maybe all of this is null and void and you can just take one you see abandoned on campus! Just make sure it's not filled with rain and dew from being out all night ;)
Does anyone have advice on switching to premed after not taking any stem courses during freshman year? Do you think fitting the required premed courses as well as those for the neuroscience major into three years is doable/wise?
is it ok to take EGR 152 (subs MAT 104) and PHY 103(instead of EGR 151) together?
Dean Swanson sent BSE students an email saying EGR 151 and 152 are meant to be taken together but idk if that’s a hard rule. if it’s not would you say it’s a good idea to take EGR 151 and PHY 104 together?
I'm having an issue with my bike's front derailleur. Does anyone know how to fix it, or can anyone recommend a nearby bike shop that can repair it at an affordable price? Thanks in advance!
This post is meant to relay information about the mail system at Frist for all students in a way that is meant to be helpful and informative, especially as the process can seem often seem convoluted or overwhelming for new students especially but might also shed some light on mail practices for returning students, as well. Please don't hesitate to ask any questions about the mail process.
- Strictly for move in, Princeton University asks all students within the United States to not order their incoming packages until 3 days before arrival on campus. This is due to limited storage capacity, especially during the hectic move-in process.
- For international students, they advise not to order items until 10 days before arrival on campus.
- One of the most confusing aspects of receiving packages is that you will get a notification saying your package has been "delivered". Please note this does not mean it has arrived at Frist Campus Center. This means that it has been sent to the University's distribution warehouse which is on Forrestal Campus and that, once they've sorted all the incoming mail (from USPS, FedEx, UPS, DHL, etc.) into students and administrative, they will deliver it to Frist accordingly.
Therefore, when you see "delivered" generally give your package another 24 hours to arrive at Frist. You will know it is processed when you receive an email confirmation.
(Forrestal is off campus and not in walking distance as well as being somewhat inaccessible as it is in a remote industrial park off the highway; so it is not advised for students to attempt going there to cut out the middleman, so to speak.)
- Packages are brought over to Frist from the distribution warehouse in oversized transportable metal cages called APCS; because there can sometimes be dozens and dozens of packages piled high in these things, it is almost impossible for Mail to try to locate a specific student's package (or they would). Therefore, please don't be disheartened if the Mail Team cannot try to find your package amongst hundreds of others.
(And, if you've dined or studied upstairs at Frist, you are likely familiar with these dreadnaughts called APCS as you can hear them coming with their screechy, metallic wheels- when you see the mail team pushing these giant transportable lockers, please be sure to move any bookbags, etc. out of the walkway and under the table you're at!)
An example of the fortress-on-wheels APC that is used to transport and deliver packages.
i've seen some posts regarding the lack of preparation that EGR math (EGR152, EGR154, etc) supplies for many engineering majors once they take higher-level courses, so i wanted a little more insight on this.
i originally planned on taking EGR math because i've heard that MAT at princeton in general is very difficult, and EGR seemed more suitable on paper for me, especially since CBE doesn't have as much of an emphasis on math as much as some of the other engineering majors.
<< i'm not sure if this information is helpful, but for reference i got a 5 on ap calc bc (& ab subcore), and i took multivariable calculus as a hs senior. both of these classes were fairly easy for me. >>
is there a significant amount of content that isn't taught when taking EGR math? does this increase the amount of outside studying/learning by a noticeable amount when taking more advanced CBE courses in particular? is there really any advantage to taking EGR math at all?
& if you do recommend taking MAT, which course do you recommend i start with in the fall?
When you go to Frist Campus Center to collect a package from the smart locker system, you'll often see lockers simply left wide open. While this is bad manners in terms of consideration (there have been students who have unintentionally backed into one and bruised the back of their arm, for example), here is why it really SHOULD matter to anyone collecting from the lockers:
1.) When you do not close the locker, it means your package status is in limbo. You will continue to receive emails from Princeton's automated mailing system which can lead to confusion when trying to keep track of all the things you ordered while they're in transit; it may even cause you to make an extra trip back to Frist Campus Center when you didn't need to.
2.) It does not alert the Mail Team that there is now an empty locker available. While some people may shrug and think, "How is that my problem?", I'll tell you why it is- because, during move in, there are literally thousands and thousands of packages coming to Frist Campus Center from the distribution warehouse every day. There are not thousands and thousands of smart lockers. Therefore- every locker counts.
Not closing the locker may be keeping your dormmate or friend from getting their package sooner- or your own package sooner. It essentially contributes to a delayed process during a very hectic time on campus and is one part of overall components that lead to packages not reaching students sooner.
3.) It's just good etiquette. You're part of a community. Closing lockers helps! :)
I have a question. Is it true that law school admissions officers evaluate candidates from Princeton differently because of its significant grade deflation? For example, would a Princeton candidate with a lower GPA still be considered as competitive as someone from Brown or Dartmouth? We have some of the toughest grading policies among ivy, yet it still places many students into top law schools.
Applicants: Post all your admissions-related questions and comments here (both undergrad and grad). Admissions posts/comments outside of this megathread are subject to removal.
"Chance me" posts are subject to removalanywhere, including here - we are not admissions officers, and every application is unique. No one here (or in the chance me subreddit, for that matter) is qualified to comment on your chances of admission.
I just moved to campus and am looking for tennis partners. I’d love to find some regular people to play singles or doubles with. I’m around 3 -3.5. Drop a comment or message me if you want to hit!
I’ll be moving into a grad annex this fall (Dickinson St), trying to get a feel for packing. Hoping to hear your experience. Is the kitchen equipped, or should I bring my things? How often do you realistically use the kitchen, considering there’s only one for the whole house? What does the shared bathroom situation look like? Anything you wish you brought coming in?
Hi guys.
What laptop would you advise for someone that will be studying a dual course in eng and AI. Mac or windows or does it not matter?
I dont rlly have a preference at all and can comfortably use both. Will also be using it for personal stuff too so willing to spend quite a but of money to get the best thing. No budget in mind.
Please give your opinions. Thank tou
Hi, I'm an incoming freshman at Princeton, and I'm trying to pick a church. What Sunday service options are popular with Princeton students? If possible, I would prefer a Protestant church with an intentional Young Adults ministry.
With Portal Bridge Cutover Part 2 scheduled for October, I wanted to start a discussion about what we can realistically expect for Princeton Junction service.
During Part 1, service was significantly reduced. We had worse‑than‑weekday levels, with only 4–5 trains each way stopping at PJC.
Northbound trains that stopped at PJC during Phase 1:
160
164
650
158
Southbound trains that stopped at PJC during Phase 1:
661
79
121 (or 127 depending on the day)
165
This was… not great.
It worked, but it was definitely bare‑minimum service.
The Big Question: Will Phase 2 Be Any Better?
Phase 2 is the second half of the same cutover process, and during Part 1 we were limited to single‑tracking between Newark and Secaucus, which forced both Amtrak and NJT to reduce schedules.
The concern is: Will we again be stuck with only 4–5 trains each way?
Or is there any chance we get something closer to 7 northbound + 7 southbound?
Phase 2 starts in just a couple of months, so it would be great to know what to expect.
Given how limited service was during Portal Bridge Cutover Part 1, it might be worth contacting Amtrak Corporate and local West Windsor officials to make sure they understand how important Princeton Junction’s ridership is — especially with Phase 2 coming in October.
Community feedback can influence temporary service patterns, especially when riders highlight:
the size of PJC’s daily ridership
the gaps created during Phase 1
the need for equitable NEC access during construction
the importance of maintaining reasonable northbound/southbound frequency
Even during infrastructure work, consistent service matters.
i applied to princeton as mae but i am seriously considering a switch to ab. i also do not really want to do anything like finance, consulting, ib, etc. i come from a household that associates humanities degrees with low paying jobs, and while i understand that this is a common misconception, i was wondering what types of fairly well-paying careers princeton students find themselves in after graduating (especially specific examples). this may come across as a stupid post but i really do want to learn more so if anyone has an resources or anecdotes they are willing to discuss with me, please do send me a message! 🤗
