<p>Damianknight</p>
<p>I think you’re wrong on a lot of your points:</p>
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<li>“I would think it would be beneficial to try to pull up your ACT a little higher because you do not seem to have much research experience even thought you are interested in neuroscience.”</li>
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<p>Raising the ACT score is independent of research experience, which most applicants don’t even have. The OP’s ACT is within the mid 50% of JHU. While it may not be high enough to be really competitive for a coveted scholarship, it is still a very good ACT score for any top institution.</p>
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<li>“Try to find a lab internship focusing on neurology at a facility near you and shadow some neurologists if possible.”</li>
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<p>The OP is applying to college. not medical school. Shadowing a neurologist at this stage of life really has little meaning, with no true background in neuroscience. </p>
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<li>“Take the SAT II tests for at least 2 sciences and a math course”</li>
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<p>JHU does not require SAT subject tests.</p>
<p>Herein lies the problem- a high school student trying to give advice without having any experience or understanding the true nature of college admissions. I am not an expert, but as a parent I think that students need to know that there are no absolutes in the college admissions process. There is no secret recipe for admission to a highly selective school.</p>