Can you see me going to JHU?

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<p>I applied RD
just wanted to know what you think of my chances of getting accepted.</p>

<p>STATS:</p>

<p>Korean International student. Live in the U.S. International Relations major.</p>

<ul>
<li>GPA:3.78 (don't know about weighted or uw)
School doesn't rank or send out deciles.. </li>
<li>SAT I: M 730 CR 660 W 700 2090 total
[[Jan scores just came out 780 M 740 CR 650 W 2170 total, 2220 if highest from each section]]</li>
<li>SAT II: Chem 720 USH 740 Math IIC 790</li>
<li>TOEFL iBT: 115/120 (29 reading 29 writing 29 listening 28 speaking)</li>
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<p>Have taken 8 APs by senior year.</p>

<p>SCHOOL:</p>

<p>Competitive public HS in VA. dunno if it means anything, but 25th or something place in US Newsweek ranking </p>

<p>ECs:</p>

<p>*Chorus (4yrs) - The liaison (responsible for translating meetings, events, handouts for foreign students and parents. Also responsible for organizing major events), will sing for a big choral convention.
*Altar Boys (3yrs) - leader and senior of Altar Boys. responsible for assisting the priest. regarded as holy. rigorous training.
*Patient Support Services (4yrs) - teen volunteer. rigorous training to assist practically everyone in the hospital. Bunch of badges for services and achievements.
*Small Business (4yrs) - own business translating almost any text for a nominal fee or no fee (for financially challenged people). I wish I could translate at courthouses for poor people, but can't. rules or w/e...</p>

<p>Summer Activities:</p>

<p>*Boys State - Selected as my high school's representative to Boys State of America. Leadership position held (City Council).
*County Executive Leadership Program - selected as rep. of my school to county leadership progm for a year. part of the prgm is summer internship at the government center. soley completed major projects.
*Korean Embassy - Intern at Korean Embassy in DC. responsible for database, making Visa, Passport services. Rigorous training.</p>

<p>Awards:
*Chorus awards - Madrigal Choir, Select Choir, Men's Choir awards since 9th grade. (all of them either 2nd or 1st place with superior ratings). 1th grade, Disney music festival, received 2nd (select choir) and 3rd (men's choir) in the category and in the whole regional festival.
*American Legion Citizenship Medal - I hope too many Asian international students have gotten this! One of the highest honor an individual can receive during Boys State.
*St.Paul's Award for an outstanding essay (essay contest)
*1st place in an essay contest held by Korean Daily and other educational institutes (big Korean community thing)
*Academic letters, honor rolls, blah blah blah.. the usual stuff
*Junior Award for students with extraordinary talents (school wide, very prestigious)
*top 5% in the nation in AMC 12 thereby -> AIME qualifier.</p>

<p>Recs:</p>

<p>*GC rec - GOOD expecting good rec.
*1 teacher rec - DECENT knows me very well.
*2 teacher rec - GOOD knows me enough. knows how hard I worked to earn good grade in her AP eng class. impressed her a couple times with scores, essays, etc.</p>

<p>Essays:</p>

<p>*Some teachers/professors/tutors said best they've read in years. very personal, interesting topic, stands out.
*My free day with money in pocket was creative I think. picture narration of what I'd do.</p>

<p>EXTRA:</p>

<p>*limitation to activities, competition (offered internship at NIH, but rescinded b/c i'm not a citizen or perm. resident other opportunities missed), but did my best to make the best out of whatever I have.</p>

<p>thanks for the help. Just hope JHU sees my updated SAT scores..</p>

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<p>Actually, I didn't put down any college when I registered for Jan SAT</p>

<p>so after I checked my scores on Feb. 15th at 5:00 AM, and saw that I improved, I whipped out my credit card and sent the score reports...</p>

<p>hope JHU gets it...</p>

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<p>admissionsDaniel said they ussually do get the scores on time for review, but may not. Anyways, I think your chances are really good.</p>

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<p>thank you. Appreciate it</p>

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<p>Whenever people ask about chances I always tell them that they must apply as admissions at top schools is more of a crapshoot really. You never know for sure until you apply.</p>

<p>But since you've already applied - Good Luck. :)</p>

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<p>On their website JHU says they accept Feb. SAT test scores WITHOUT a rushed report. I do not see why they will not accept your SAT scores. </p>

<p>AdmissionsDaniel, can you please verify that JHU recieves February test scores?</p>

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<p>Hope this helps. :)</p>

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<p>Thank you Lakshya M...</p>

<p>...JHU will not accept February test scores for RD applicants to the Fall 2007 semester. The last test date for RD students to take exams and for there to be a guarantee that they will be reviewed with their application was the December test dates.</p>

<p>We cannot guarantee that January scores will arrive before the Admissions Committee evaluation. Past experience does suggest that scores taken on these dates usually arrive in time. If the scores arrive before the evaluation then they will be considered with one's application.</p>

<p>February exams or anything taken after that will not arrive in time, and we will not delay admissions decisions.</p>