April 18, 2026

Princeton University

Elite US colleges see record surge in low-income enrolments as new financial aid strategies take hold – The Times of India

Elite US colleges see record surge in low-income enrolments as new financial aid strategies take hold – The Times of India

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Several of the United States’ most selective universities are enrolling record numbers of low-income students, marking a significant shift in admissions strategy following the Supreme Court’s 2023 ban on race-based affirmative action. According to new reporting by the Associated Press (AP), early data from top institutions indicates a widespread rise in Pell Grant–eligible students, even…

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When exceptional becomes routine: Rising A grades at Princeton spark fresh debate over a shifting academic landscape – The Times of India

When exceptional becomes routine: Rising A grades at Princeton spark fresh debate over a shifting academic landscape – The Times of India

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Rising A grades at Princeton spark fresh debate over a shifting academic landscape Two-thirds of undergraduate grades at Princeton University in the 2024–25 academic year were in the A-range, including A-minus, A, and A-plus, according to a report summarized by The Daily Princetonian. The data, distributed to faculty earlier this week, reflects a continuing upward…

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Top 5 US colleges for long-term career success, according to LinkedIn’s 2025 rankings – The Times of India

Top 5 US colleges for long-term career success, according to LinkedIn’s 2025 rankings – The Times of India

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Choosing the right college has become one of the most defining decisions for today’s students, a choice that now goes well beyond prestige and tradition. The stakes are higher, the marketplace is more competitive, and the routes to professional stability are far less predictable than they once were. LinkedIn’s 2025 list of the 50 best…

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Harvard University data breach hits core community records: How the fallout affects students – The Times of India

Harvard University data breach hits core community records: How the fallout affects students – The Times of India

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Harvard University confirmed this week that information systems used by its Alumni Affairs and Development Office were accessed by an unauthorised party, the result of a targeted phone-based phishing attack. The breach exposed data linked to alumni, donors, families, parents of students and, in some cases, current students and faculty. It is the second security…

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Who is Anthony Grafton, the American historian awarded the 2025 Barry Prize for Distinguished Intellectual Achievement? – The Times of India

Who is Anthony Grafton, the American historian awarded the 2025 Barry Prize for Distinguished Intellectual Achievement? – The Times of India

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Anthony Grafton (image credit: The Daily Princetonian) Anthony Thomas Grafton, the Henry Putnam University Professor of History, Emeritus, at Princeton University, has been awarded the 2025 Barry Prize for Distinguished Intellectual Achievement by the American Academy of Sciences and Letters (AASL). As shared by Princeton University via princeton.edu, Grafton is one of 10 recipients of…

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Talent alone won’t take you far: Here’s what Jeff Bezos says matters most for students – The Times of India

Talent alone won’t take you far: Here’s what Jeff Bezos says matters most for students – The Times of India

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In 2010, Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, delivered the baccalaureate address at Princeton University. His speech offered graduates a reflection that remains relevant even today. Bezos explored the difference between gifts and choices, urging students to focus on decisions that shape a meaningful life rather than rely only on natural ability.In a world where…

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How tough is it to get into Princeton university, and is it worth it? – The Times of India

How tough is it to get into Princeton university, and is it worth it? – The Times of India

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For students across the world, Princeton University represents the uppermost tier of American higher education, a name associated with excellence, tradition, and near-impossible odds. With an acceptance rate of just 5 percent, it is one of the most selective universities in the United States, admitting only a fraction of its highly qualified applicants each year.Founded…

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Top 10 American universities according to US News & World Report 2026: Check full list here – The Times of India

Top 10 American universities according to US News & World Report 2026: Check full list here – The Times of India

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In a country where education is often seen as the passport to prosperity, the competition for academic supremacy remains fierce. Each year, universities across the United States race not just for rankings but for relevance, striving to shape the world’s next generation of thinkers, innovators, and leaders. The 2026 edition of Best Colleges, published by…

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Columbia stands alone as last Ivy League university to keep test-optional admissions policy – The Times of India

Columbia stands alone as last Ivy League university to keep test-optional admissions policy – The Times of India

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Columbia University will be the only Ivy League institution maintaining a test-optional admissions policy in the 2027-28 cycle, following Princeton University’s decision earlier this month to reinstate standardised testing requirements. The move marks a significant shift in the post-pandemic admissions landscape, as every other Ivy League institution returns to mandatory SAT or ACT submissions. A…

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Do SAT and ACT scores boost student performance? Princeton says “yes” – The Times of India

Do SAT and ACT scores boost student performance? Princeton says “yes” – The Times of India

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Princeton University has announced that, starting with the 2027–28 admission cycle, it will require all undergraduate applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores. This decision marks the end of a seven-year test-optional policy that began during the COVID-19 pandemic. The move aligns Princeton with several peer institutions, including Harvard, Penn, and Brown, which have reinstated…

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