Do I even have a shot?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Johns Hopkins University
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<p>Think I've got a shot? Applying as a history major, minor @ Peabody</p>

<p>SAT: 1450
SAT II's: Wr: 760 Math IIc: 700 Bio: 670
AP's: US & European: 5's
GPA: 3.82
All AP classes senior year, toughest courseload</p>

<p>EC's</p>

<p>All state Jazz band
All state concert band
All district Jazz/concert band
Jazz Ensemble/jazz combo (4yrs, many awards, distinctions, etc.)
Cross-country -varsity (2 yrs)
Rowing
Summer research internship- studied affect of lipids on light scattering mechanisms
volunteer @ library
NHS, church youth leader, etc.</p>

2

<p>As good a chance as anyone else who applies. JHU has accepted plenty of students like you. You can't be any better or worse.</p>

3

<p>Your grades are your weakspot. If they've been improving over time, I say you're a well above-average applicant. I've they've been going down over the last year or two, I think it will be the kiss of death.</p>

4

<p>Of course you have a shot.</p>

5

<p>Receied a likely letter (email) from the director of bands.</p>