Chance of getting into Hopkins ED?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I really, really want to go to JHU. I will apply early decision since this will increase my chances. What are my chances of getting in and getting some form of financial aid? **If it costs more than 30k after need-based/merit aid I probably can't attend...</p>

<p>GPA: 3.96 (UW) 4.6 (W)
Ranked 10 of 234, top 5%</p>

<p>SAT: (Superscored) M: 610 CR: 680 W: 750 (I know, not great. This is considered amazing at my school. I don't think I'll take it again, took 3 times)</p>

<p>ACT: Will study A LOT over the summer and take in fall, I anticipate a score higher than my SAT, esp. in math.</p>

<p>SAT2: US History: 740
Literature: 650
Will study and take Lit and Math 1 and/or 2 in the fall.</p>

<p>9th Grade:
Algebra 1 Honors
Spanish 1
English Honors
Gov Honors
Physics Honors
Geometry Honors
Spanish 2
Foundations of Tech
Choir
Health/Fitness</p>

<p>10th:
English Honors
AP World
Biology Honors
Chemistry Honors
Algebra 2 Honors
Spanish 3
Art</p>

<p>11th:
English Honors
Psychology
AP Psychology
AP US Hist
AP Environmental Science
Precalc/Trig Honors
Art 2
SAT Prep 1
(*also self-studied AP Human Geo exam. Dont know scores for any yet)</p>

<p>12th:
AP Calc AB
AP Calc BC
AP Chemistry
AP Language
Art 3
Community College: Speech Fundamentals</p>

<p>AP Scores:
World- 5
US Hist- 5
Psych- 5
Enviro- 4
Human Geo- 4</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
President of Service Learning Club (raised over $1000 for kid in community with illness)
National Honor Society
National English Honor Society
National Art Honor Society
Environmental Club (Placed 2nd in county competition)
Student Government
Girl Scout
Track and field team: four years
Soccer varsity team: two years
Club soccer: over three years
Cross country: two years</p>

<p>Work Part-time at local resturaunt
**Will apply and likely to become intern in my state's Senate next year</p>

<p>Awards:
Tri-state service learning award, nominated for international service award (will hear results soon)
Two first place visual art awards in county
Two first place musical compositions in county
One first place literary poem in county
Elected student governor in state conference
First place in county literacy fair for musical composition (9th grade)
Two track and field state championships, many other track and field awards in county, state, school...</p>

<p>Service:
Summer of 9th, 10th, and 11th grades:
Volunteer to aid teachers in county in various departments
Build and repair houses of people with financial needs for one week
Give girl scout cookies to soldiers and veterans
All year:
Volunteer cantor in church choir
Serve meals within my church
Go to county athletic leader meetings and conferences
300-400 hours (not sure which)</p>

<p>Reccomendations:
One will be REALLY good, I'm not sure who I will ask to write the other, but it will also be good. Might also ask adult from my service club to write one, or my track coach.</p>

<p>Essays:
Will be good. I am a good writer.</p>

<p>Also, I have 3 important questions:</p>

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<li><p>Will applying under a political science major increase my chances, since a lot of the activities I do have to do w/ government?</p></li>
<li><p>**I'm afraid that my course load may not be good enough compared to other applicants. During senior yr, should I take another AP (I want to take AP Gov since that is my best subject) or should I just self-study to get the credit? </p></li>
<li><p>Should I take an AP instead of Community college class or are both equal to colleges? I'd prefer to take the CC because the class is interesting to me. </p></li>
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<p>I really appreciate any answers!! :)</p>

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<p>Bump !</p>

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<p>Definitely do it. You’re a very strong applicant, perfect for ED (especially since you already have a near-perfect GPA and thus don’t need first semester senior year grades to bump it up). Go for it!! :)</p>

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<p>Very good chance with 32+ ACT or 2100+ SAT, especially ED.</p>

<ol>
<li>Yes, if you write about it in the essays.</li>
<li>Your course load is fine but AP Gov would look good because it complements the government activities.</li>
<li>Nah, take the CC class if it interests you. Why are you taking AB and BC at the same time though? Is that the norm at your school?</li>
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<p>Thanks for the opinion/ advice! Yeah, at our school you have to take both calcs at once.
So you don’t think one more AP class will make a significant difference?</p>

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<p>Go for Early Decision! Just know that if you cannot go due to financial circumstances, you run a high risk of getting blacklisted by peer colleges. Early Decision should not be taken lightly as a decision if you think affordability might be a problem.</p>

<p>Then again, if you are in dire financial need and they can see that, they will probably give you money. The people who are the most unfortunate, however, are the middle class applicants.</p>

<p>You have solid chances. Just think Early Decision through.</p>

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<p>I applied ED and was rejected, but my friend with stats similar to yours was admitted (not ED though). </p>

<p>You should definitely give it a shot! :slight_smile: But make sure you research a lot about JHU before you decide to apply ED–I personally was glad I was not accepted after I read about how unhappy some of the students were.</p>