Hello! I applied early decision and I was just wondering what my chances actually are. Thank you in advance to anyone who replies!
Intended Major/School: Kreiger School of Arts and Sciences for Neuroscience and Cognitive Science
Objective:
SAT I (breakdown): 1400 (710 Reading, 690 Math, I know the math is terrible)
ACT: 30
SAT II: n/a
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 4.0
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 1/195 (that’s what it says on my transcript so I put it; however, I’m not sure how my school actually does rankings)
AP (place score in parenthesis): bio (4), world history (4)
IB (place score in parenthesis):n/a
Senior Year Course Load: 4 APs, 2 Honors, and 2 science electives
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): nothing major just an AP scholar award, Presidential Service Award in gold, and HOBY academic all-star recognition
Subjective:
Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): STEM Club (founder and president), NHS (officer), NSDA (officer), Student Council (officer), Physics Club (officer), Senior Mentor, Red Cross Club, Interact Club, French Club, etc.
Job/Work Experience: n/a
Volunteer/Community service: 300+ hours at a nursing home, Junior Facilitator for HOBY (50+ hours), other community service completed with school clubs
Summer Activities: summer stem camp (9th grade), University of Dayton Women in Engineering camp, HOBY Leadership Seminar Ambassador, HOBY Leadership Seminar Junior Facilitator, IUP Summer Honors College for Nanochemistry, Medical Applications of Science and Health program at LECOM-Seton Hill
Essays:
Personal Statement- 9/10, many people read it and really loved it, it was about how working with elderly inspired me to pursue medical research
Supplement- 10/10, the topic was perfect for JHU and I was really proud of it
Additional Info- 9/10, I wrote about my non-typical upbringing as a first gen student shaped who I am and how hopkins would benefit me
Teacher Recommendation:
10/10- English teacher/debate coach who knows me very well, the letter made me cry
9/10- Law teacher who made it very personal and informational
Counselor Rec: I didn’t read it, it should be at least a 9/10 because she knows me very well and really likes me
Additional Rec: I didn’t read it, it should be a 10/10 because it was written by an LPN who I volunteer with and who knows a different side of me
Interview: n/a
Other
State (if domestic applicant): PA (Western)
Country (if international applicant): n/a
Intended major(s): Neuroscience and Cognitive Science, minors in history of science/tech, and psychology
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: White
Gender: Female
Income Bracket: $85,000ish
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): First generation, HOBY(?), female in STEM(?)