Do I have close to realistic chance? ED or RD

Colleges and Universities A-Z Johns Hopkins University
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<p>After looking through lots of great schools, I'd like to apply to Johns Hopkins University, ED or RD. Do I have a realistic shot? This is what I'm working with:</p>

<p>SAT- 2320 in a single setting (750 Reading, 790 Math, 780 Writing)
SAT II- 760-Bio E, 770- Math 2, 750- U.S History
ACT- 35 Composite (36 English, 35 Math, 34 Reading, 36 Science)
AP- 5's- US History, Language and Composition, World History
4's- Biology, Calc AB
3's- Calc BC (may not report)
PSAT- 221</p>

<p>GPA (3.5 Unweighted, 4.2 weighted) Low I know ;(</p>

<p>I have also taken several courses through Cornell University Summer College obtaining a College transcript GPA of 4.3</p>

<p>I take a very competitive schedule, especially compared to my local peers, with my current year line up including AP Stat, AP Literature, AP Spanish, AP Psych, AP Govt. and Politics, and AP Chem</p>

<p>Extra Curriculars</p>

<p>Supervising Coordinator for Volunteer Program at Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit (Methodist Hospital) (~1000 hours)
Job Shadowing at University of Nebraska Medical Center
Various Bio labs at my local college
Organic Chemistry through MIT Courseware
Team Captain for Varsity Debate Team (placed 6th in state at Public Forum)
Policy Debate Team (Cornell)
British Parliamentary Debate Team (Cornell)
National Honor Society
State Track (Discus, No medal)
Nebraska Boys State (2014 Speaker of House)
Various Internships (Loyd's of London local branch here)
National Merit Semi Finalist
Student Ambassador Republican Party of Nebraska</p>

<p>I come from a relatively small town in Nebraska, and I'm just trying to make myself stand out. It may be worth mentioning I can pay for my college in full, no need for scholarships (although they are nice).</p>

<p>Many thanks for the help guys!</p>

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<p>? haha I really have no idea I always feel like my GPA will screw me over and its something I can’t overcome </p>

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<p>That GPA is extremely low. The average GPA of enrolled freshman is a 3.88 - keep in mind admitted students have slightly higher GPAs. I would put it at a reach right now, even with the outstanding test scores (which is slightly above the JHU enrolled freshman 75th percentile at 2310 - the 75th percentile for admitted students is higher). Do extremely well senior year.</p>

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<p>How do you get a 3.5 uw in Nebraska? Most of those accepted with weaker GPAs went to prep schools or something. Hopkins wants students with the ability to handle their tough curriculum, so they might take you based on the scores. I would recommend applying to a lot of schools at that level, as some may view you differently. Also, as mentioned, high first semester senior grades will help a lot.</p>