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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't like all these attacks from alumni on the credibility of anyone who did not have a positive experience at Princeton. Big red flag as to the competitive and possibly unpleasant nature of the place.[/quote]

Here’s your challenge:  the overwhelming majority of students have a great experience and the overwhelming majority of alumni are both appreciative and loyal.

That does not mean every student will have a positive experience, but it does suggest that those who have had a negative experience need to recognize that far more have had positive experiences before trying to portray their own negative experiences as typical, much less anything remotely approaching universal.

And, of course, most people are aware that this is an anonymous forum, and that people with a particular axe to grind or animosity towards a school tend to be the most vocal.  It’s not like Princeton, as a general matter, has to work overtime to sell itself. [/quote]

I have no in / out or beef with Princeton. I am a lowly midwestern state grad. But the sanctimony of your post is kind of proving the PPs point.

I will also say that, no, the kids who are unhappy don't "need to recognize" anything but their own truth. And while positive alumni may > negative, and you don't really cite anything in the way of proof but I'll take you at your word, it is also sounding like it is more than just "atypical" or an outlier as to those who also had a negative or lukewarm view of the place. You can also be grateful for the education, connections, and experiences and see that maybe lots of kids have that view a) that they succeeded despite the negatives and having toughed it out and b) they positives are easier to acknowledge being on the other side of the cap and gown now. [/quote]

People tend not to go out of their way to document things that are well known, such as the loyalty of Princeton alumni.  But if you want some evidence:

https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/the-short-list-college/articles/colleges-where-the-most-alumni-donate

You can try and mischaracterize prior posts all you want, but it's clear people make a special effort to try and tear down the top schools on this sad little forum. [/quote]

I went to Stanford and I find the environment on campus now to be absolutely horrifying. Not every alumni adheres to cult rules like you. [/quote]

Horrifying how? Do you mind elaborating? DH was a grad student and had a good time but remembers a really different and very stressed out undergrad culture?[/quote]

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