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I received an offer today, I think they're doing it on a rolling basis.

I applied already since I figured my preferences weren't going to change... I only applied for the Annex and Studio Apartment options (I REALLY didn't want to go on a meal plan - I have dietary requirements, so even if the meal plans were able to accommodate those, I'd be paying more for food of lower quality (probably) than I could cook myself). I'll be looking into off-campus options if I don't get either of those options.

I think it depends which part you're worried about. Maybe find out if any of the schools you're interested in have cut-offs for any of the sections, or check out the results page and see what sort of stats are associated with people accepted into those programs. (For me, the quantitative section was the hard bit. The reason I went through this whole application process twice is that I only applied to one program, and my potential advisors there told me straight up after I wasn't accepted off the waitlist the first time around that the only thing holding me back was my GRE quant score (I was 78th percentile, they had a secret 80th percentile cut-off). So, I studied really hard and took it again and was accepted this time round (again, only applied to the one program.) So, I only really had to study for the quant section, because I personally found the verbal section really easy, and I wasn't too worried about the analytical. I used Magoosh to study the second time - it was pretty helpful, but you can probably get by with the free options. I would recommend taking the two ETS Powerprep tests under time restriction - they're pretty accurate in giving you an idea of your score. You could take one now to see where you stand, and another closer to your test date. There are lots of other free GRE practice tests out there, but I think they vary a lot in their quality... For the analytical section, have a look at the topic pools. Read through the questions and see if you have opinions about the topics. Some of the topics I had absolutely no opinion on (or background knowledge of), so I looked them up briefly. Others I knew enough about that I was confident that I'd be able to just right an essay off the top of my head. My only worry about this section was going in and getting a topic about which I had nothing to say.

Hi iuka, I'm from Australia and have just been through this process. (I actually applied two years in a row - was Waitlisted the first year and Accepted the second time round) I haven't gotten a Visa yet, but I agree with what TakeruK has said - it all happens after you're accepted. As far as I can tell the process is: you get accepted by a school in the US, you fill out some paperwork and they send you the form you need to apply for a Visa at the consulate. As far as the money goes, will you have a scholarship at the places you're applying to? How are you planning to fund grad school? I also don't have $50,000 in the bank, but my offer comes with a full scholarship and stipend, so I just have to show proof of that when I apply for a Visa. It is VERY different from the Australian process (I had the same experience - for both Honours and Masters in Australia I basically just sent in my transcript and was accepted). Also, the GRE is horrible... and I also had to travel interstate to take it. I would recommend leaving enough time to re-take it (and study some more in between) if you're not happy with your original scores. Not sure about you, but I hadn't really taken that sort of standardised test before so it was a new experience. Let me know if you have any other questions

Cool, are you excited? Do you plan to live on campus? I'm applying for on campus housing, but if I get placed in a graduate college I think I'll decline...

Hi all, is anyone else planning to attend Princeton in Fall 2016? I'm an international student and I will be joining the EEB department

Hi all, has anyone else here been accepted into Princeton EEB for Fall 2016 and plans to attend? Just interested to know who will be in the cohort Feel free to PM me.

At my visit this week I'm scheduled to meet with 15 faculty in one day... (They're all interviewing in pairs aside from one professor, so only 8 interviews all up.)

I hope you hear something soon...

Oops, deleted my comment because I just realised this is a Philosophy thread, sorry.

Has anyone else heard back from Princeton EEB post-interview? I've been wait listed but no one else has posted anything about acceptances or rejections... (Really, really hoping someone will decline their offer.)

ananyarastogi - I'm not sure, sorry. I only received an informal email, nothing official. Did you interview there, too?

Hi all, I've been wait listed for Princeton (EEB program) and I was wondering if anyone has any ides of my chances? I was informed via an informal email from my PI, who said she was hopeful they could make me an offer eventually, but that there are only 8 places available. Any comments would be appreciated!

Hi all, I've just found out that I've been wait listed for the Princeton EEB department. I was emailed by my prospective PI who said she was still hoping that they could offer me a place soon. However, I was told that there are only 8 spots in the department this year so it's very competitive... I was hoping to get some general information from anyone in a similar position... (Has anyone else been wait listed? Has anyone been accepted and if so, are you planning on attending or not? Any idea of my chances?) Also, I'm an international student and was unable to attend the interview/prospectives week (I did a bunch of Skype interviews instead), so if anyone attended, I'd love to hear about your experience. I also have no idea how many people were invited to interview, so if anyone has any idea and could let me know that would be great. Thanks for your help!