Princeton - Weekly Bulletin 02/07/05 - Record number of students apply for class of 2009

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Record number of students apply for class of 2009

By Eric Quinoñes

Princeton has received 16,077 applications for admission to the class of 2009, a record number for the University and a 17 percent increase from the previous year.

increase reflects Princeton’s enhanced recruitment efforts across the country and internationally

The increase reflects Princeton’s enhanced recruitment efforts across the country and internationally, as well as the introduction of new Web-based application forms this year, said Dean of Admission Janet Lavin Rapelye.

“Our goal has been to educate a wider range of prospective students about the wonderful academic opportunities available at Princeton and to increase the number of ways students can apply to the University. The results have far exceeded my expectations,” Rapelye said.

“Our admission staff has made a major effort to expand the recruitment of prospective students through high school visits, on-campus admission information sessions and evening programs with students and their families in cities throughout the United States and around the world,” she said. Regular decision applicants, who had to apply by Jan. 2, will be notified of admission in early April.