Princeton University
Finalists who rank Princeton University
If you are a Finalist who ranked Princeton University, your National College Match application will be sent to Princeton University, and you will need to submit the following requirements to the school by November 1. If you have questions after reviewing the information below, please reach out to the school directly.
This page will be updated later this summer for the 2025 National College Match.
Requirements
Princeton University Application Status Portal Activation
QuestBridge will send Finalists’ applications to college partners on October 16, and Princeton University may need a couple of days to import them into their system. Once processed, Princeton University will then email you instructions to log in and activate your applicant portal, where you can track the status of the materials you submit.
After your QuestBridge Application has been forwarded to Princeton University, you will receive follow-up instructions by email on how to log in to your Princeton Applicant Portal.
Once you log in, you will have access to the Princeton QuestBridge Supplement, which includes additional essays and short answer questions. Supplemental questions for the current or previous application cycle can be found on Princeton’s website.
The Graded Written Paper should be submitted online through your Princeton Applicant Portal.
QuestBridge Midyear Report with Midyear Transcript
All applicants, including those who match with Princeton, must submit the QuestBridge Midyear Report when first semester or trimester senior grades become available.
Princeton has extended its standardized testing requirement as part of its holistic review process for applications due in the falls of 2024 and 2025. Students who rank Princeton can indicate whether they would like their scores to be considered in Princeton’s review of their application. Students who do not submit test scores will not be at a disadvantage during our application review process. Applications without test scores will be considered complete. Learn more about Princeton's standardized testing policy.
A copy of your parents’ 2023 federal income tax returns (signed, with all schedules, attachments, W-2s, and other earnings statements) or the equivalent for non-filers. Once you complete the Princeton Financial Aid Application, you'll be able to upload a copy of your parents’ 2023 tax return and W-2 statements in .pdf format directly into your application. Each required document (e.g. tax return, non-custodial parent form) can be uploaded one time in the appropriate document type field. If needed, you can use the "other" field for an additional upload.
Princeton will have open online access to the Princeton Financial Aid Application on October 1.
If you are matched with Princeton, and you have a completed financial aid application, your award will be included with your match confirmation in December.
Please submit your Princeton Financial Aid Application before uploading or faxing the materials below. Once you submit the PFAA, you'll receive an acknowledgement email that includes a six-digit application number. Write this number on the following documents before you fax them. You do not need to include this number if you upload documents directly to Princeton.
Submit the Princeton Non-Custodial Parent's Form if your parents are separated, divorced, or never married and living in separate households. The form for 2023-2024 will be available October 1. Your non-custodial parent also must submit copies of his or her 2023 federal tax returns with all schedules, attachments, W-2s and other earnings statements.
If you do not have any contact with your non-custodial parent, then you may submit the Princeton Non-Custodial Parent Waiver Request.
2025-2026 FAFSA
FAFSA code: 002627
Please complete the FAFSA and submit it directly to Princeton by November 1.
U.S. Citizens and Eligible Noncitizens.
Finalists who did not rank any colleges may apply to Princeton through Single Choice Early Action. To be considered through Single Choice Early Action, please apply by November 1. For additional information on requirements, please visit Princeton's website.
All Finalists who rank Princeton for the Match, but did not match to a binding college will automatically have their applications considered in the Regular Decision process. Please submit a QuestBridge Midyear Report with Midyear Transcript by mid-February and any relevant updates. Finalists who did not rank Princeton and would like to apply through Regular Decision should submit the QuestBridge Regular Decision Form to submit their application. Finalists should not submit a Common Application or Coalition Application.
If you no longer wish to be considered you must contact the Office of Admission to withdraw your application (see Contact Information below). You may also withdraw your application by logging into your Princeton Applicant Portal.
Regular Decision Requirements:
Step 1: Select Princeton University on the QuestBridge Regular Decision Form on your Application Management page between November 4 - December 9. Only check the box if you fully intend to submit a complete application to Princeton University (including all of the materials detailed in the table below).
Step 2: Activate your Princeton University Applicant Portal. QuestBridge will send Finalists’ applications to Princeton University on December 12 and Princeton University may need a couple days to import them into their system. Use the Princeton University applicant portal, sent to you via email, to track the status of your materials you submit to Princeton University.
Step 3: Submit all additional required application and financial materials by the applicable deadlines directly to Princeton University as detailed in the table below.
Finalists who ranked Princeton and submitted all materials (but did not match to a binding college)
Finalists who did not rank Princeton
After your QuestBridge Application has been forwarded to Princeton University, you will receive follow-up instructions by email on how to log in to your Princeton Applicant Portal.
Once you log in, you will have access to the Princeton QuestBridge Supplement and you will be able to indicate whether you would like your test scores considered in Princeton's review of your application (see below).
Only if new scores to report
Princeton has extended its standardized testing requirement as part of its holistic review process for applications due in the falls of 2024 and 2025. Students who rank Princeton can indicate whether they would like their scores to be considered in Princeton’s review of their application. Students who do not submit test scores will not be at a disadvantage during our application review process. Applications without test scores will be considered complete. Learn more about Princeton's standardized testing policy.
Interviews at Princeton are optional and not required and are conducted by alumni volunteers. Students who are unable to interview are at no disadvantage in the admission process. Princeton does not offer on-campus interviews, and visiting campus is not required for admission
The optional arts supplement is for students who have devoted a significant amount of time and energy to one or more art forms and who wish to have their work considered as part of their application.
If you've excelled in architecture, creative writing, dance, music, theater or visual arts, and would like us to consider your talent as part of your Princeton application, you are welcome to submit an arts supplement. Details for arts supplement submissions can be found here.
Finalists who ranked Princeton and submitted all materials (but did not match to a binding college)
Finalists who did not rank Princeton
Princeton Non-custodial Parent’s Form
A copy of your non-custodial parent's 2023 return
If you do not have any contact with your non-custodial parent, then you may submit the Princeton Non-custodial Parent Waiver Request.