Princeton University: Supplemental Essays & Deadlines 2026-27

Every Princeton University application deadline and writing prompt for the 2026-27 cycle, verified against the school's own materials on August 21, 2026.

2026-27 Application Deadlines

Supplemental Essays & Short Answers

1. As a research institution that also prides itself on its liberal arts curriculum, Princeton allows students to explore areas across the humanities and the arts, the natural sciences, and the social sciences. What academic areas most pique your curiosity, and how do the programs offered at Princeton suit your particular interests? (Please respond in 250 words or fewer)
   250 words
2. Please describe why you are interested in studying engineering at Princeton. Include any of your experiences in, or exposure to engineering, and how you think the programs offered at the University suit your particular interests. (Please respond in 250 words or fewer)
   250 words
3. Princeton values community and encourages students, faculty, staff and leadership to engage in respectful conversations that can expand their perspectives and challenge their ideas and beliefs. As a prospective member of this community, reflect on how your lived experiences will impact the conversations you will have in the classroom, the dining hall or other campus spaces. What lessons have you learned in life thus far? What will your classmates learn from you? In short, how has your lived experience shaped you? (Please respond in 400-500 words.)
   500 words
4. Princeton has a longstanding commitment to understanding our responsibility to society through service and civic engagement. How does your own story intersect with these ideals? (250 words or fewer)
   250 words
5. What is a new skill you would like to learn in college?
   50 words
6. What brings you joy?
   50 words
7. What song represents the soundtrack of your life at this moment?
   50 words
8. Princeton requires you to submit a graded written paper as part of your application. What graded paper will you submit and what grade did you receive? Paste/summarize the paper here for the AI to review; make sure to include the grade received and the teacher's comments.
   500 words

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