Chance me please for ED?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Johns Hopkins University
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<p>I've loved Hopkins for as long as I can remember and I'd love to go to school here next year. I plan on majoring in archaeology. What are my chances in getting in ED?</p>

<p>GPA: 4.53 (W) 3.85 (UW)
ACT: 35 (English:33 Math: 35 Reading: 36 Science: 36)
AP: All 5s (US History, Gov, BC, Chem, World, Lang)
Will have 9 APs at the end of senior year
Awards: AP Scholar with Distinction, National Merit Scholar Commended</p>

<p>Senior Schedule: Multivariable Calculus, AP Lit, AP Pysch, AP Bio, Honors Latin</p>

<p>Extracurricular:
Work as a dental assistant
3 time DECA State Champion
Finalist at DECA Nationals
Science Olympiad State Champion
President of my school's DECA chapter
Varsity Tennis
Coaches Science Olympiad at the junior high
Hospital Volunteer
Library Volunteer
Food Pantry Volunteer
Research Intern at a major university
FCCLA
Jets
President of a healthcare club
Member of our school's leadership club (You have to apply to get in)
Special Needs Leader
National Merit Scholar Commended
AP Scholar with Distinction
4 Years on my school's highest honor roll</p>

<p>I have pretty solid grades (mostly As and a couple of Bs) but I'm really worried because I got a C one semester in a honors class even though I got an A the other semester. Most people at our school also do badly in this class. Does this grade matter if I'm not going to be a science or engineering major? Is this a dealbreaker? </p>

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<p>To me, your scores look great…very strong on all levels…Can I ask a question though? (because my kid is considering Johns Hopkins as well…and visiting there this week). What is it about Johns Hopkins that attracts you? Why is it your dream school? </p>

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<p>I don’t know how to really answer your question. For me, each time I visit or do more research, i just fall in love with the school even more. Not trying to be cheesy, but I guess the answer to your question would be everything. </p>

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<p>You’re a strong applicant, and I recommend reconsidering ED if finances are at all a concern. You’d have a great shot at merit aid at some pretty decent schools with those stats. Tulane is very generous with merit scholarships and has a fantastic Meso-American program, for example. </p>

<p>It’s admittedly much harder to find good archaeology programs in the US than Europe, and JHU certainly has a good one, but there’s others out there. </p>