That said, don’t get too hooked to your dreams. Even if you don’t get into Princeton, I’m sure you’ll still land on your feet.

Graduating in the top 10% of your class with lots of AP classes, getting 2200 on your SATs and writing a killer essay are what will help you get in.

Make sure you get recommendations from people who know you. A letter from a teacher who knows you is better than a letter from a congressman or governor who has met you briefly.

WIth all of this, you will get into a great school. It may or may not be Princeton. When you apply to schools, visit the campuses and look around the town. You will find interesting things. For example, at most colleges, the stores across the street sell books, computer equipment and school clothing. There are fast food restaurants and cofee houses.

In Princeton, the stores across the street sell Wedgewood vases and Waterford crystal. You may find this is not what you want. The restaurants are high end French restaurants.

P.S. – I wouldn’t dote on a school too much, especially if it’s an Ivy League you’ve wanted to go to since forever. Lol. What would you do if you DIDN’T get in?

Dreams are meant to be broken. =[