Admission chances

Colleges and Universities A-Z Johns Hopkins University
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<p>I was wondering what my chances were of gaining admission to Johns Hopkins. By the time I graduate I would have taken 6 AP courses and the rest honors classes. My UW GPA is 4.0 so I figure my weighted is much higher. I've only taken the SAT once and have already registered for a second test and am practicing hard to raise my scores, which I am confident can happen, but for now I have 560 critical (very low i know), 640 math, 630 writing. I have never been a great test taker but my transcript certainly places me in the top 10 students of 350 at a demanding private school. </p>

<p>Additonally, I really am one of the most involved students in my school. I am an active member of SADD, ProLife, Social Concerns, Youth Group, and an advanced academic program in which I tutored inner-city kids in hopes of them attaining higher learning opportunities. I have also been a Homeroom Representative for four years and a Student Council member for my entire high school career. On student council I am even on the executive board and have served as recording secretary and executive vice president. I was also a Model UN delegate, and have worked at the RI State House as a Senate Page for over a year. </p>

<p>Furthermore, I am sure my essays and recommendations will be adequate and strengthened by my rising junior and senior summers in which I volunteered at my Church, went on the Global Young Leaders Conference, and attended a week of HOBY training. I have even volunteered at Bryant University in the health services department, which will support my desire to go PreMed. </p>

<p>I know my test scores need work, but I feel as if I have a very strong transcript to send Johns Hopkins. However, when it comes to applying to college I always feel as if I am second guessing myself. Do I have a shot at getting in to the university, what are my chances, and if they are not high is it a waste to apply? I am really looking for honest opinions and any suggestions at all would be so helpful. Thank you!</p>

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<p>Don't second guess yourself when applying to colleges...what's the worst that could happen? Rejection? Don't worry about it! With your EC's and strong academic standing, you'll get into a school that will be a great fit for yourself...</p>

<p>Now on the matter of JHU, APPLY! Do it! You have nothing to lose, and by the looks of your EC's, you have accomplished a lot! There have been way more "extreme" cases of low SAT scores and lack of EC's that have been overlooked in favor of an applicant's strong academic profile and well-written essays. The only thing I wonder is how you're going to distinguish yourself from the other applicants? There are SO many students who are going to have a similar EC list as yourself...I think you should focus on a specific aspect of your interests in health service and really hone in on that one passion. </p>

<p>As of now, I think your SAT scores are going to be one of the arguments against admitting you to JHU, but you've already realized that, and I am glad you are proactively trying to change that.</p>

<p>Anyway, DO APPLY! It can't hurt, and seriously, there have been students with worse SAT stats, GPA's, etc who have been admitted to top universities...</p>

<p>If you want, you can PM me and I can try to help you with your college admission process in anyway that I can. I'm an incoming freshman to JHU ('12) and I can give you advice and more on my own experiences.</p>

<p>Good luck!!!!!</p>