Dr. Jonathan Kastellec

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Biography

Jonathan Kastellec is a professor in the Department of Politics, specializing in American political institutions with a particular focus on judicial politics, including Supreme Court nominations and confirmations. His research has been published in prestigious academic journals such as the American Political Science Review, the American Journal of Political Science, the Journal of Politics, the Journal of Law, Economics & Organization, the Journal of Empirical Legal Studies, and the Political Research Quarterly. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 2000 from Georgetown University, followed by a Master of Arts in 2004 and a Ph.D. in 2009 from Columbia University. Jonathan's academic contributions are widely recognized in the field of political science, particularly in understanding the dynamics of institutional behavior in the American judiciary.

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Requirements for Princeton University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:27
IELTS
Speaking
Required:8
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science Strong background in mathematics, materials, physics, or related engineering
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.