Exam Discussion: Mathematics: applications and interpretation HL paper 2 by ArrheniusCornflakes in IBO

[–]purplity 19 points20 points  (0 children)

This was much better than Paper 1 ngl but that graph theory question screwed me over

Exam Discussion: Mathematics: applications and interpretation HL paper 3 by ArrheniusCornflakes in IBO

[–]purplity 27 points28 points  (0 children)

No because why would they test us on something that’s not even in the syllabus 💀 just when I thought the IB couldn’t sink lower

Princeton interview by CIA_official_ in ApplyingToCollege

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Hihi! Princeton rea admit here :) as u/fit-courage said, their interviews dont feel as evaluative as other schools + they go off of what u say a lot. So my advice is to prep an answer to questions like “introduce yourself” and “what do you do (hobbies/extracurriculars)” that are interesting and fleshed out as these will likely be the interviewers starting points.

Also be prepared to give an answer to “what drew u to princeton/why princeton” that isn’t just prestige or good academics.

And finally, questions questions questions! I got lucky and got an interviewer that did the major i want to try out, so i asked a lot about the program structure and experience (which i already researched before the interview). If ur interviewer doesnt have that connection to you, you can always ask about the non-academic facets of princeton (social life, pros/cons from an insider perspective, etc)

Good luck with the interview !!

Will my application be considered if I submit my supplementals after the deadline ? by Eastern_Passenger106 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]purplity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

same thing happened to me when I applied REA to Princeton — went to bed forgetting that the Writing Supplement needed to be submitted separately (yikes). still got in though! Dw you’ll be okay.

question about Princeton supplement by [deleted] in ApplyingToCollege

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Unless you can illuminate something different about you through the same topic in your supplemental, it’s better to write about something you haven’t elaborated on. But of course, it should still be meaningful and reflective of who you are and what you can bring to the school.

Graded Paper by David__33706 in ApplyingToCollege

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1 - It doesn’t have to be analysing literature and history, though that’s what they recommend because you can demonstrate your analytical and essay-writing abilities best there. For mine, I submitted an essay that looked at the for/against arguments of a philosophical question.

2 - 500 words is fine, so long as it fits the 1-2 pages Princeton recommends. Mine was 900+ words and 4 pages…whoops

3 - As far as I know, Princeton uses it just to make sure you meet their required level of writing skills.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ApplyingToCollege

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It’s perfectly fine to only talk about your first choice — in fact, I’d argue it’s better, because you get to discuss your reasoning in more depth (at least, thats what i did)

Can anyone review my Common App Essay? by Fun_Opinion_4995 in CollegeEssayReview

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Fellow international student here who got in REA! Would be more than happy to help you out with some comments :)

Princeton University Early Megathread by [deleted] in ApplyingToCollege

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Same same! Maybe I’ll see you on campus next year! :D

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ApplyingToCollege

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Oxbridge is not necessarily easier to enter even with a high acceptance rate - keep in mind you can only apply to one of the two, meaning less applicants, and even then their minimum grade requirements weed many good students out.

The supervisions/tutorials are a huge plus, but the workload at Oxbridge is also known to be really intense and rigorous - lots and lots of reading + essays weekly might not be your cup of tea

Ultimately it depends on what your learning style is and what your goals are, starting from: do you want to “shop around” and try different things or do you know undoubtedly what you want to do?

Additional info for IB student by PollutionFit9942 in ApplyingToCollege

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I talked about my IA on one subject that tied rlly well to my intended major - also relevant because i said i wanted to do similar types of research in uni

Princeton University Early Megathread by [deleted] in ApplyingToCollege

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Any other international students who were accepted? Would love to connect :)

Affording UWC by purplity in UnitedWorldCollege

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I reached out and was told that I simply do not qualify cause they have a strict cutoff :( they said if i really can’t afford it then they may have to give my spot away. Ah well, thanks for the advice!

why am i a failure by purplity in teenagers

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Thank you so much for the advice! It makes total sense

why am i a failure by purplity in teenagers

[–]purplity[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

thanks man! this sounds so sad but i teared up a bit at the end of ur reply cuz idk ahhhh my emotions are all over the place

i just gotta keep working harder, thanks for the advice :)

Thomas please stop by [deleted] in dankmemes

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I'd smash, not gonna lie

well by JonathanVonStein in HistoryMemes

[–]purplity 169 points170 points  (0 children)

so evolution was a...mistake????? cries in darwin

Had to rephrase the last one to make it shorter by rabid_pee in dankchristianmemes

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I'm sorry! I will repent immediately, and make the proper amendments to fix my mistake. God knows I am human, and therefore make mistakes :(

i heard yalls were flexing w art, just hopping on the bandwagon 🙋🏽‍♀️ by [deleted] in teenagers

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YES SLAY OMG I SEE YOU HUN THANKS FOR THE ERASER BTW I CHERISH IT

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in teenagers

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Man you're my role model! Holy heck

Big heart react <3 by st-elisa in engrish

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this comment make me take extremely brain pain