<p>I'm gonna apply RD to Johns Hopkins for medicine but I don't know if I can get in because I know they're very competitive in that field. Here are my stats:
SAT I: CR-730 MATH-760 WRITING-780, 2270
SAT II: Biology-M 700 Math II-650 (I took these too early I think and ****ed them up bad)
Rank: 3/150, top 2% at a very competitive school
GPA: 95/100 unweighted, don't know weighted
I've always taken the most rigorous classes at my school and am 1 of only 3 students (the top 3) to have 8 APs (Our school only offers like 10 total, I didn't take AP Com Sci and AP Art)
AP Biology:5 AP US:5 AP Eng. Lang-4
Currently taking: AP Euro, AP Calc BC, AP Spanish, AP Chem, and AP Eng Lit
My Extra-Currics are really weak but this is explained in my essay-
Varsity Tennis team 7th-12th grade, 1st singles since 10th grade, captain, all-star, singles champion, and other awards however NOT recruited athlete
Hospital Volunteer, about 250 hrs total
Volunteered in the Dominican Republic for 2 weeks over the summer, worked in healthcare and education
Member of Leo Club at school since 9th grade, a community service club
Member of FAHR club for human rights at school since 9th grade
Attended a Summer Scholars program at Vassar College
-Now for my hook. My father has Huntington's Disease, a very rare incurable disease that has caused him to completely deteriorate, it begins to take affect at middle age and I have a 50% chance of getting it. It caused extreme depression in my household between my mom, my sister, and me. I addressed this in my essays and why I wanna do research and become a doctor because of this and also how it was difficult to become involved because it was very stressing to know I may only live til 40.
So what do you think my chances are considering everything? I'll chance back! thanks!</p>
<p>if it gives you any assurance, a kid from my school was ranked 20th out of about 300 something and got in. i’m guessing his standardized test scores (sat) was a little higher than yours, but no biggie.</p>
<p>active student, good grades = solid</p>
<p>and the story of your father is very personal individualized and unique, especially because of the science behind the disease knowing this is a science-oriented school. then the school knows you have a passion for what you want to pursue because well, it’s your dad. i respect that.</p>
<p>you honestly have a good chance - good luck! don’t stress out too much</p>