David Brat's real alma mater's admission rate: 41%. Admission rate to Princeton: 7%.

No wonder he's fudging the truth on his website. But he didn't go to Princeton, he went to Princeton Theological Seminary -- no connection at all, except "collegial." Meaning, they get along in the same town.

http://davebratforcongress.com/about-dave/

"For years in Virginia, everyone from the media to Governors have come to Dave Brat for insights on the budget, knowing that he tested his rural values against the intellectual elite while at Princeton and against the powerful elite at American University.

SNIP

Dave’s journey led him to Princeton where he obtained a Masters in Divinity and on to American University where he earned a Ph.D. in Economics.


http://www.princeton.edu/main/news/archive/S39/59/41E61/index.xml?section=topstories

Princeton offers admission to 7.28 percent of applicants

http://www.petersons.com/graduate-schools/princeton-theological-seminary-graduate-and-professional-programs-000_10044388.aspx

Princeton Theological Society, graduate and professional programs:

41%
ACCEPTANCE RATE