Do I have a shot?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Johns Hopkins University
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<p>JHU is my top choice, but I don't know if I have a chance at all for a Biology major even if I apply ED. I know that my academic standing is mediocre, but I hope to improve them during my senior year. (and I don't know if this helps much, but I go to a rigorous blue-ribbon school).</p>

<p>-SAT-
1st: 560 CR, 670 M, 600 W (1830)
2nd: 580 CR, 720 M, 690 W (1990)
Math II: 680
Biology: 700
AP Scholar w/ Distinction</p>

<p>-GRADES-
GPA: around 3.7 W (ugh...)</p>

<p>Freshman:
English H - B
Spanish II H - A
World Hist H - A
Algebra I H - A
Biology H - A</p>

<p>Sophomore:
English H - B
Spanish III H - B
World History II H - B
Geometry H - B
Algebra II H - B
Chemistry H - B</p>

<p>Junior:
English H - B
U.S History H - B
AP Psychology - B
Trig/precalc H - B
AP Statistics - B
AP Biology - A</p>

<p>Senior (will be taking):
English H
AP AB Calculus
AP Chemistry
AP European History
Physics H
Human Anatomy H</p>

<p>-EXTRACURRICULARS-
Art Competition Club (VP 10-12) - 2 Honorable Mentions in Boston Globe Scholastic Awards, 3rd place in an NOAA competition. Donated artwork to children at a hospital. I'm planning to submit artwork samples to JHU.
Science Olympiad (member 11, captain 12) - 2 silvers for regional, 1 bronze for state. Hoping to win more this coming year.
NHS (11-12)
Volunteering - 200+ hours</p>

<p>Any honest advice/input will be greatly appreciated :)</p>

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<p>People do get admitted with grades and SAT’s such as yours so, yes, you have a shot but, let’s face it, it will be a reach. A very strong essay and stellar recommendations will help immensely, as will a strong showing of interest such as applying ED. But make sure that you apply to other schools where you are more of a match. For example, since you indicate that you go to school in the Boston area, a school such as Brandeis is very strong in biology and is a good school overall but is rather easier to gain admission to than Hopkins. University of Rochester is another one. Good luck.</p>

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<p>If you want to show grade deflation at a tough school, get your SAT up. That’s the best thing you can do.</p>