Chance me?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Johns Hopkins University
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<p>I'm a sophomore in high school right now and I'm curious as to what my "chances" would be at this point. </p>

<p>SAT I 2040 (710M, 680CR, 650W) </p>

<p>^^ I'm retaking this june and it seems, from doing previous years' PSATs and blue book tests, that I should score 2200+. </p>

<p>GPA UW 3.925
GPA W 4.12 </p>

<p>Taking the following AP tests next year: </p>

<ul>
<li>AP Physics C E&M, and Mechanics</li>
<li>AP Physics B</li>
<li>AP Calculus BC</li>
<li>AP Statistics</li>
<li>AP Chemistry</li>
<li>AP Environmental Science</li>
<li>AP English Lit </li>
<li>AP US History </li>
<li>AP Computer Science AB</li>
</ul>

<p>And I will take all the SAT IIs in sciences/math. </p>

<p>No extracurriculars, academic awards, or anything of that sort.</p>

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<p>"No extracurriculars, academic awards, or anything of that sort."</p>

<p>Bad.</p>

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<p>Bad as in it totally kill my chances?</p>

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<p>No, it won't kill your chances, but colleges don't like students who don't have any social life or interests outside of academics. Then again, if you do well on the 9 APs you're taking this year, you might be ok. Your grades seem fine for Hopkins.</p>

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<p>Your grades are fine, and if you do pull a 2200+ on the SATs, they are fine too. However, a comparable applicant with, say, 4 years of concert band or some sport is preferable.</p>

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<p>Well, I spend a great deal of time doing recreational programming...does that count as an EC?</p>

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<p>U should start to build up some sorta ECs! Even if it just 'looks great for ur resume' do so---having no ECs really looks bad.....:(</p>

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<p>Ashraf, while recreational programming is something you could certainly put down in your application, it wouldn't hurt for you to do some community service, or find a sport, or some sort of artistic, humanist passion. Hopkins is trying to focus less on science + engineering these days, and wants a more well-rounded student body. Your grades and the courses you take--i.e. your academic passions--should reflect upon your skill in engineering, but it wouldn't hurt to look less nerdy [for lack of a better term].</p>

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<p>My Chances?
3.7 W Gpa
0ver 650 Hours Of Community Service Hours (2005-present)
Sat I- 1700
President Of Interact Club
Treaseurer Of Best Buddies Club
Honor Role.....etc........
My Chances For JHU,Ucr,uci,ucsc,ucsb,ucdavis,ucsd,ucmerced..usc?
Thanks</p>

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<p>wf909, it'd be wiser and better for u if u start a new thread at the Chance Me section w/ some detailed info :)</p>

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<p>wf909...</p>

<p>Sat I- 1700</p>

<p>Seriously? No offense, but you will definitely get rejected from JHU with such a low SAT score. You should definitely retake. What were your individual section scores? [Math, Verbal, Writing]</p>

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<p>A friend of mines got into Georgetown with like a 1750... Although, in his defense, he did have a 4.0 UW GPA. wf, if a 1700 is all you got, you should try doing some crazy Extracurricular that takes huge leadership, crazy planner. Maybe start a fundraising organizations that generates lots of money.</p>

<p>as for OP, having no EC is extremely bad. You might as well drop an AP class and spend some time volunteering at different events. Like I said, extremely bad.</p>

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<p>i have over 650 hours at a hospital, prez of interact 2 years, treasurer of best buddies 2 years.. more ec's?
how bout if i get an 1800 sat score and amaxing recomen.?</p>

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<p>To honestly have a good chance, you should at least score at the 25th percentile: 1990. Most score below this are recruited athletes or incredibly stellar applicants.</p>

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<p>Wf, you honestly need to score at least mid 1900s to 2050s to even have a shot at Hopkins. Your hospital volunteering history is a definite plus however.</p>

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<p>How is it possible to take that many Ap courses in one year?</p>

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<p>i have no clue
i can only take 4</p>

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<p>You don't have to take the AP class to take the AP exam. You can take any AP exam you want, and some people simply self-study for them.</p>