I am sorry but most of the schools that you posted about are high reaches except maybe Brandeis. It is okay to apply to a couple reaches, but I would only limit it to 2-3 and apply to more match and safety schools.
IMO, your extracurriculars are very impressive, and if you had the academic stats to match, I’d say you had a good shot at Hopkins. Hopkins loves to brag about students (incoming and current) who have achieved remarkable things. They want people who have the potential to change the world. So if you pull up your SAT score, do well in the colleges and take more APs, have stellar essays and LORs, and market your ECs properly, I wouldn’t say that Hopkins is out of reach. The issue is that first and foremost, you have to demonstrate that you can handle the rigor of a Hopkins courseload, and your stats just aren’t there. Despite all the other stuff, that will really hold you back.
The advice given to you on your other threads is solid. Definitely apply to matches and safety schools; don’t make your list too top-heavy.
With a 1300 SAT your chances are zero (0).
I apologize in advance for being snarky, but according to the concordance table a 1300 on the new SAT is equivalent to an 1820 on the old SAT – a score that is far below Harvard’s 25th percentile. See Harvard’s Common Data Set, C9 Data points: http://oir.harvard.edu/files/huoir/files/harvard_cds_2014-15.pdf
In addition, your GPA is out of sync with your test scores – which is a red flag for any selective college. I posted something similar on another OP’s thread today, but here it is again.
Ordinarily, a student with a 3.85 GPA scores higher on a standardized test score. Which begs the question: What happened? Did you have a bad day when you took the SAT? Does your high school have grade inflation? Did you screw up the math section? Is English not your first language? Do you have a disability and receive extra time when you take school tests, but did not receive the same extra time with the SAT? Is the SAT a better predictor of where you stand in relation to your academic potential? Or, is your GPA a better indicator of your academic potential? The 1300 SAT seriously leaves many questions unanswered.
Possibly you are confused by the term holistic. Holistic means Harvard considers everything, but a low test score does not mean Harvard ignores such a low test score. IMHO, your SAT score is so low that an Admissions Officer is going to question, if admitted, could you do the work required of Harvard students.
To be considered a competitive applicant for Harvard, or any other ivy league school, you need to score 200 to 250 points higher (1500-1550). Best of luck to you!
Your scores will probably come up. Your accomplishments are interesting and I hope you are enjoying high school.
Hey!
Your EC’s are amazing (honestly, I’m actually jealous :D). GPA is fine, but your SAT (like you said) is low. Retaking definitely wouldn’t hurt. If you’re going for a big-name school, I strongly recommend you do either ED or EA.
Since you’ve done quite a bit of research, I’m going to recommend my school, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. The freshman pre-med students at my school have the opportunity to conduct research under the SEA PHAGES program. From what I’ve heard from my friends in that program, they might be published since they have discovered a new phage. Also, based on what your academics, you’re definitely in for either a $18k or $20k scholarship.
No matter what happens, don’t give up on what you’re trying to accomplish. Even if you don’t get into the school you want, it never hurts to enroll in a state school. If you’re still into these schools in your freshman year, apply for a transfer. You may never know what will happen.
Hope this helped and best of luck!