am i applying out of my range cause of my SAT score??

Colleges & Universities A-Z Johns Hopkins University
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<p>I actually took the SAT a total of <em>gulp</em> 6 times. Once every year since 7th grade (7th and 8th grade for the johns hopkins talent search. I dunno, my parents thought it would be good experience since im not the best of test takers and and i went up around 50-100 pts each time. But my score is still pretty weak, do i stand a chance with schools like johns hopkins and others on the same level cause of this? Im applying early decision and my interview went pretty good in my opinion. Thanks ahead of time to anyone that reads this and i appreciate any honest criticism!</p>

<p>User Name: Rafee2k9
Gender: M - Asian (Bangladesh)
Location: Waldorf, MD
College Class Year: 2013
High School: Public
High School Type: First graduating class so we don't know how many will go to top schools.</p>

<p>Academics:</p>

<p>GPA - Unweighted: 3.83
GPA - Weighted: 4.33
Class Rank: top 5 students
Class Size: 515</p>

<p>Scores:</p>

<p>SAT I Math: 730
SAT I Critical Reading: 600
SAT I Writing: 670
SAT II Math Level 1 (IC): 650
SAT II Biology - M: 690</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:</p>

<p>Significant Extracurriculars: Biotechnology Course - Had to apply to school's 3 year biotechnology course along with other students from across the county.
Drama - Primary roles in two plays and host of talent show
Math Tea
Leadership positions: Started school's first chapter of Model UN.
Vice President of Thesbian Society
Athletic Status - list sport and your level: Football (2 years) - Freshman and JV
Indoor Track (4 years) - Varsity
Outdoor Track (4 years) - Varsity</p>

<p>Volunteer/Service Work: </p>

<p>Volunteered at Civista Medical Center as a central sterile processing technician (120 hrs.)
Volunteered in cleaning and maintaining a state forest.</p>

<p>Worked at my parents' Ledo Pizza for 6 hours a week on average since 2006.</p>

<p>Honors and Awards:
• National Ben Carson Scholarship Award.
• Consecutive Principal’s Honor Roll (4.0 GPA or above) since 1st quarter of freshman year.
• Consistently met the criteria for Scholars Course of Study since middle school.
• Fourth of 514 students in North Point High School Class of 2009.
• Academic Excellence (4.0 GPA or above for 3 quarters) – 2006, 2007, 2008.
• One of five gentlemen on the 2008 North Point High School Prom Court.
• Selected as a judge for the 5th grade science fair in January, 2008 at William A. Diggs Elementary school and selected finalists along with a group of members.
• AP Scholar award.
• Selected as one of five students from Charles County to participate and give feedback on educational policies in the 2008 What Counts forum for the Charles County Board of Education.
• State qualifier for 110m high hurdles in 2007 outdoor track and field season.
• Indoor and outdoor track varsity letters earned.
• Academic letter earned.
• Maryland Athletic Association Scholar Athlete Award – 3.25 GPA or better while performing in:
o Freshman and junior varsity football (2005, 2006)
o Indoor track (2006, 2007, 2008)
o Outdoor track (2006,2007, 2006)</p>

<p>Colleges of Interest:</p>

<p>College: Johns Hopkins University, Choice #: 1, ED/EA: Yes, Athlete: Yes, Legacy: No, Status: Applied/Pending</p>

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<p>To Rafee:</p>

<p>Believe in yourself! You can do it!</p>

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<p>It’s really not terrible IMO. You’ve got the EC’s and a GPA that proves you’re not completely incompetent. To be honest, I suffer the same-ish situation… and it blows. While it’s not a definite shut-out, it’s definitely not something that’s helping you, maybe even a step back. Granted, I’m not an expert on JHU. Growing up with my parents, I’ve had my earful of Ivy League talk and from that standpoint, it’s not all hopeless.</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>thanks, i appreciate the feedback. yea my sat scores are definitely my downfall. i felt a little bit of hope upon hearing that johns hopkins doesnt look at sats that much but even then, my scores are still low. im gonna cross my fingers and hold my breathe until 6pm on monday aha</p>

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<p>My SAT score is my biggest drawback as well. I’m applying RD though. Anyway, I think that your ECs and applying ED will help. You’ll find out soon enough, so just hang in there. Good luck.</p>

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<p>Any tests taken before your freshman year don’t go on your record. So to the admissions officers, you will have “only” taken it 4 times.</p>

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<p>lol im hanging alright, but thanks for the feedback.</p>

<p>and simpson98, i think ill sleep a little better tonight knowing that they “only” saw 4 say reports instead of 6 haha</p>

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<p>yeah my sat is like 100 points lower than yours and i applied ED too
i cant wait till 3 monday in cali
ahhh so nervous</p>

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<p>Well, if you’re going to try to get into a top university with those scores, JHU is the place to do it. They said in no uncertain terms that it is the last thing they consider, and give it little weight when I was there. Personally, I’d like it to be the other way around, but what’re you gonna do?
If you don’t get in, don’t take it personally. As an Asian Male from MD, you are in the category of “overrepresented,” so they’ll naturally be harsh. Good luck, man.</p>

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<p>i think ur gpa and ec’s should be able to overlook the SAT scores, and as someone said before JHU doesnt seem to focus on the SAT’s as much as other top schools seem to.
Good luck !</p>

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<p>Yea, that’s what i figured too. I went to one of jhu’s information sessions and they emphasized how the SAT isnt a very important factor in deciding who they accept and reject. my interviewer told me the same thing and really emphasized it so im hoping they overlook it. so i hope for the best for me and you, mvaish. and you find out by 3? luckkayyy, we dont get emailed til 6 X-(</p>