Likely Letters and Princeton

Hey folks, I'm stoked about Princeton being my dream school! I've heard some Ivy Leagues send 'likely letters' to boost the confidence of applicants they're interested in. Anyone knows if Princeton does this too? Any info would be appreciated!

Absolutely, it's understandable to be curious about this. To answer your question, yes, Princeton University does send likely letters, like several other Ivy League schools. The purpose of these letters is to notify some students earlier than regular decision that the university is highly likely to admit them.

That being said, it's important not to hang your hopes on receiving a likely letter. They are sent to a relatively small number of applicants, often those the university is particularly interested in securing, such as recruited athletes or students who stand out on some other significant metric.

The likely letter is not an official acceptance, and not receiving one does not mean that you'll be rejected or waitlisted by any means. The vast majority of applicants - including those who are accepted - will not receive a likely letter. So, while it's nice to get an indication that things are going well, receiving your regular decision in March or April is still the main event.