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Colleges and Universities A-Z Johns Hopkins University
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<p>Hey, I'm really considering applying to JHU but I'm sorta paranoid....
African American Male (AAM for short....j/k)</p>

<p>GPA: 3.99 (95.6/100)uw Class Rank: 6/375</p>

<p>ACT: 31 (32 English 35 Reading 32 Math 26 Science...ick)...retaking...(I got a 28 in science as a sophmore lol)</p>

<p>SAT: 1320 (660math 660Verbal) retaking</p>

<p>freshmen schedule: Gifted geometry, gift english 1, gift biology, mens chorus, health/PE, honors world geography</p>

<p>Sophmore: AP world history(5 on the exam), gifted englsh 2, gift algebra II, gift chemistry, german 1, adv. vocal ensomble</p>

<p>junior year: AP US history, AP Physics B, gift precal, gift english 3, german II, chamber choir</p>

<p>projected senior schedule: AP Gov't, AP econ, AP European, AP calculus BC, AP Lit, chamber choir, Honors german III(maybe AP german)</p>

<p>extra curriculars: NHS memeber(next years treasurer), Mu Alpha Theta (President-elect), German club, Mock Trial: Lead attorney, German Honors Society, Tri-M honors society, Student Body VP(running for President next year), Debate Team President, Chorus, Track and Field.</p>

<p>Honors: National foreign language award, National science award, ALL-State chorus every year of high school, Honor Chorus every year of High School, Governors Honors Program as a Vocal Major, American Legion Award, Spivey Hall Honor Chorus, GSU honor chorus, University of Mississipi Summer college, (Hopefully National Achievement Scholar)</p>

<p>Community Service: Work at local co-op ministry, Church outreach projects, Leader of Church Praise team</p>

<p>I want to major in political science/ international relations and eventually I'd like to go to law school with a focus in international law. Also, how is JHU'[s music department...?</p>

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<p>i have no idea about your chances but my brother is a freshman there and he got a 1360 and his classes were a lot like yours...you seem to have more ecs than he did though! also, this probably wont help you either but about their music program... when i visited there my brother took me to this concert the department was holding and it was absolutley incredible! i applied there as well but just because my parents made me.. good luck!!</p>

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<p>Yes, they have a great music program; JHU even offers its own school of music. I think you have a fairly good chance, especially if you can get those scores up. Take AP German. Also, you might consider taking a science your senior year. I'd put JHU as a slight reach right now.</p>

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<p>actually I just found out that AP German isn't going to be offered next year. Would you suggest I take AP Physics C over AP European history?</p>

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<p>No, I think you'd be better sticking with AP Euro since you're interested in international law. I didn't realize that in my first post. Good luck! :)</p>

<p>If you want to drop anything for a science, drop econ. It's not hard to self-study it.</p>

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<p>If science isn't your strength / love, taking another class in place of it should be ok, since you're applying for a non-science major. I'm not taking "real" math (AP Stats instead) and there's no science in my schedule: instead, I loaded up on history and writing classes. I'm having a happier senior year, because I'm working with my strengths, and it didn't seem to hamper my application.</p>

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<p>Yea...I'd drop econ in a heartbeat but its required to graduate w/honors and it's only a semster course....I'm thinking about taking physics joint enrollment but it would have to be at a local community college (perimeter).</p>