Chance and suggestions for schools? :)

College Search & Selection
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<p>Received a D in AP Chemistry. 730 on the SAT II...
I don't know where to explain this but, my situation is that during Junior year, in addition to the stress of all activities being alone for most of the time after my mother lost her job, I lost a very close relative that I had a close relationship with (Aunt) and was really devastated because I had been contacting her and visiting her since I was younger...Guidance counselor will be writing about this in her letter to colleges I'm applying to...other than that here are the stats</p>

<p>3.45 GPA UW (Inc. freshman year after junior year)
SAT: 2150
Top 20% of Class
AP Chem
AP US History
AP Spanish
AP Calculus
AP Physics
AP English
+Mostly honors classes</p>

<p>EC/Athletics:
Genetic Research at Yale University (Internship)(Advisor will be writing rec.)
Volunteer at Yale-New Haven Hospital 200+ hours (Also a trainer for new volunteers)
Student Leadership Board at Yale-New Haven Hospital
Class Council Officer
Student Council Vice President
Commended Student (PSAT)
National Honor Society
Varsity tennis 9-12
Fencing 11-12
Southern Youth Symphonic Orchestra and jazz Band(First chair)
Tae Kwon Do (Martial Arts, black belt)
Marching Band Squad Leader</p>

<p>Opinions+suggestions?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

<p>Would I have a any chance with early decision at Johns Hopkins? Really want to go to Hopkins</p>

<p>I know predictions won't be accurate but I would still appreciate input and "chances"</p>

<p>Thank you and don't be too overly harsh</p>

<p>Are there any other very competitive schools similar to Hopkins I would have a better chance at if you think I have no chance?</p>

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Does this mean freshman THRU junior year?</p>

<p>The 3.45 is low for JHU. 76% have higher than that. Your SATs are competitive. <a href=“Registrar - Homewood Schools (KSAS & WSE) | Office of the Registrar | Johns Hopkins University”>Registrar - Homewood Schools (KSAS & WSE) | Office of the Registrar | Johns Hopkins University; Recommendations are weighted higher than SATs but not GPA. What do you want to major in? What is it about JHU that excites you? And possibly most important, what can your family afford?</p>

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<p>Yes, its the gpa freshman through junior… I was excited by the Campus tour and what I’ve read about the research opportunities, the school size and experience from friends. My family can afford JHU and most schools I want to go into. Will I have a decent chance with a D on the transcript? What other highly competitive colleges do you recommend that would be more forgiving for circumstances I was in?</p>