Princeton University

Princeton University Applicant Portal Activation: QuestBridge will send Finalists’ applications to Princeton on October 18, and Princeton may need a couple days to import them into their system. Once processed, Princeton will then email you instructions to log in and activate your Princeton applicant portal, where you can track the status of the materials you submit to Princeton.

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Princeton QuestBridge Supplement

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.

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QuestBridge Midyear Report with Midyear Transcript

Due by mid-February. All applicants, including those who match with Princeton, must submit the QuestBridge Midyear Report when first semester or trimester senior grades become available.

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(Optional) Test Scores 
Official Reports

SAT code: 2672
ACT code: 2588

Princeton will once again pause its standardized testing requirement as part of its holistic review process for the 2023-2024 application cycle (fall 2024 entry). 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.  

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2022 Federal Tax Returns and Forms

A copy of your parents’ 2022 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’ 2022 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.

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Princeton Financial Aid Application (PFAA)

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.

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Princeton's Non-Custodial Parent's Form

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 2022 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. 

SUBMIT AS SOON AS AVAILABLE (likely by late December)

2024-2025 FAFSA

FAFSA code: 002627

The FAFSA will not be available until at least December 2023. Please complete the FAFSA as soon as it is available and submit it directly to Princeton.

US Citizens and Eligible Noncitizens.

Single-Choice
Early Action

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.

Regular Decision

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.

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.

Finalists who ranked Princeton and submitted all materials (but did not match to a binding college)

Finalists who did not rank Princeton

Princeton QuestBridge Supplement

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).

QuestBridge Midyear Report with Midyear Transcript

Deadline: Mid-February

Official Transcript(s)

Update including recent grades

(Optional) Test Scores 
Official Reports

SAT code: 2672
ACT code: 2588

Only if new scores to report

For the 2022-23 application period, Princeton will review applications with or without test scores, leaving the decision in the hands of the applicant.  Students who did not rank Princeton and did not match with a binding school can indicate whether they would like their scores to be considered in Princeton’s review of their application. You can learn more about Princeton's standardized testing policy. 

Graded Written Paper

(Optional) Interview 

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

(Optional) Arts Supplement 

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

2024-2025 FAFSA

FAFSA code: 002627

US Citizens and Eligible Noncitizens

2022 Federal Tax Returns and Forms

Princeton Financial Aid Application (PFAA)

If your parents are divorced, separated, or never married and living in separate households:

• A copy of your non-custodial parent's 2022 return.
• Princeton Non-custodial Parent’s Form.
• If you do not have any contact with your non-custodial parent, then you may submit the Princeton Non-custodial Parent Waiver Request.