Are these EC's good for JHU?

Applying to College
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<p>Im interested in applying to JHU for pre-med/Neuroscience major. I'm a junior right now...do I have a good chance with these EC's???</p>

<p>My EC’s</p>

<p>Community Service
1. 300+ Hours</p>

<p>Work Experience
1. Office assistant in a Medical Clinic (3 years since freshman year)
2. Office assistant for a Medical Equipment Supplier (2 years since sophomore year)</p>

<p>Sports
1. Tae Kwon Do
a. Second Degree Black Belt (7 years)
b. Won several regional and state tournaments
c. Official Certified Instructor</p>

<p>BPA (Business Professionals of America)—Kind of like FBLA
1. Competitions (these competitions are very hard and are much harder than FBLA competitions)
a. 4th place in Economic Research Project—Team in the National Competition and Leadership Conference (10th Grade)
b. 5th place in Administrative Support Research Project—Individual in the National Competition and Leadership Conference (10th Grade)
c. 6th place in Administrative Support Research Project—Individual in the National Competition and Leadership Conference (9th Grade)
d. 2nd place in Economic Research Project—Team in the State Competition and Leadership Conference (10th Grade)
e. 1st place in Administrative Support Research Project—Individual in the State Competition and Leadership Conference (10th Grade)
f. 3rd place in Administrative Support Research Project—Individual in the State Competition and Leadership Conference (9th Grade)
g. 3rd place in Administrative Support Research Project—Individual in the Regional (district) Competition and Leadership Conference (10th Grade)
h. 2nd place in Administrative Support Research Project—Individual in the Regional (district) Competition and Leadership Conference (9th Grade)
i. 1st place in Economic Research Project—Team in the Regional (district) Competition and Leadership Conference (10th Grade)
2. Awards
a. Executive Torch Award [School Level (Torch Awards are for community service activities and they are really hard to get BTW)]
b. Diplomat Torch Award (Region/District Level)
c. Statesman Torch Award (State Level)
3. Officer Positions
a. Historian (9th Grade)
b. Treasurer (10th Grade)
c. Conference Coordinator (10th Grade)</p>

<p>Arabic Language Club
1. Officer Positions
a. President (10th and 11th Grade)
2. Arabic Magazine (Magazine is in English—promotes the Arabic culture in a creative, fun way): Yallah! (means Let’s Go!)
a. Founder and Editor-in-chief of this magazine (10th and 11th Grade)</p>

<p>Discover Islam Club
1. Officer Postitions
a. Secretary (10th Grade)
b. Secretary (11th Grade)
2. Activities
a. Coordinator of a major food drive that fed underprivileged Muslim families during the fasting period/month</p>

<p>Interact (Community service club, similar to key club)
1. Member for 2 years (10th and 11th Grade)</p>

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<p>anyone???????</p>

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<p>Very nice with the Arabic Magazine! I like that - that may even make you stand out. Btw, are you Arab/Muslim?</p>

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<p>Yes...........Both</p>

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<p>yes, they are fine for any school. Put effort into the $10 essay.</p>

<p>btw; Hopkins doesn't do business....</p>

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<p>schools like students who compete in competitions and that was the only available thing that I could compete in at my school....btw hopkins isnt all about science and people dont declare their majors at JHU until sophmore year. So they cant judge my EC's on what I'm majoring in.</p>

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<p>What everyone is saying is that JHU is more heavy in science. I think you should exploit your being in the Arabic Magazine. It's something special in comparison to your other awards that most have (community service, etc).</p>

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<p>how would I exploit that in my app?</p>

<p>P.S.- Please evaluate my EC's as if I'm an undeclared major...</p>

<p>I disagree that JHU is heavy on science...their International Relations program is No. 1 in the country so are many other non-science programs.</p>

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<p>You're picking various departments. JHU is KNOWN for being heavy in the pre-med areas.</p>

<p>Trust me.</p>

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<p>ok...fine</p>

<p>can anyone else evaluate my ECs?</p>

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<p>bummp.....</p>

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<p>LOL
try to narrow your ec's down to 3-5 things
be more passionate about these few things in which you really liked doing
write about the ones you loved rather than making a laundry list</p>

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<p>oh so I have to throw all of my hard work away? I dont think so...i put in a lot of hours each week for every one of the things listed. I have really good time management skills and that's why I have a lot of meaningful activities. Also, I am passionate about 100% of things I do...I dont just do them for college purposes, I do them because it makes me feel good to help others.</p>

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<p>He does only have like 5 things... just many awards from one EC. And I agree, the Arabic magazine is definitely unique and it would be a very nice touch to your application.</p>

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<p>"Also, I am passionate about 100% of things I do...I dont just do them for college purposes, I do them because it makes me feel good to help others."</p>

<p>Then why do you ask the question, "Are these EC's good for JHU?"
I was trying to say that you were looking at the admissions process in the wrong light. When I was a junior as well I made chances threads and panicked about the college process and if I had enough EC's or AP's etc. You should present yourself with your own interests and passions rather than creating images that aren't really you but what you think colleges want. If you truly are doing what you love than I both applaud and envy you. I regret so much that I did not learn this earlier as I head into applications this fall. See you at JHU 2008 (if I get in :/).</p>

<p>edit: grammar mistakes</p>

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<p>sorry...let me rephrase the question...</p>

<p>Will my passions impress the JHU adcom?</p>