Hi, I’m currently a rising junior. My sister went to JHU for undergrad, Does JHU look at sibling legacy? Does it boost my chance of getting in JHU?
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The FAQ on their website says, in part, that legacy status has an “extremely limited impact” and is only used in ED. Look at the admissions website.
I did not think so, but then my son (incoming freshman) was invited to a “legacy reception” and our only connection to the school is my daughter who attended.
It will be a huge bump if he applies ED. At most elite schools any legacy advantage applies mostly to ED.
@Sam-I-Am , just wondering why you think it is a huge bump. I haven’t done a lot of research, but everything I saw said that its “always a minor factor”. However, most of the posts/info I saw were few years old so I’m not sure if things changed.
ED = bump
Legacy = bump
ED + Legacy = bumpity bump ?
Assuming highly qualified candidate
ED is not a guaranteed bump, nor is legacy.
“Highly qualified” is still subject to institutional wants.
“Minor factor” should be taken as, “At their discretion.”
So here is exactly what the JHU website states about Legacy with ED applications. Read it how you want (ie; glass half full vs. glass half empty). No school is going to put into print that “legacy status will provide a large boost to your application.” JHU is no different. With that understanding, a close reading of the quote below suggests that if your legacy status has made you “familiar with Hopkins” and has allowed you to “present a compelling case” about why they would like to study at JHU and what “contributions” you can make to campus, then you may get a boost to your application so long as you meet the admissions requirements and are competitive in the overall pool. I read JHU’s info in a positive light (glass half full) with the assumption that the OP is at least as qualified as the sibling that already graduated from JHU. It is up to the OP to show in his or her application exactly how JHU is a fit for the OP.
"Does having a parent or sibling who graduated from Hopkins affect my application?
Often, a legacy applicant will be familiar with Hopkins and can present a compelling case about why they would like to study here as well as the kinds of contributions they could make to our campus. With the increasing selectivity in highly selective admissions, legacy status has an extremely limited impact in the process and is only recognized in Early Decision; applicants must meet admissions requirements and be competitive in the overall pool.
Legacy at Johns Hopkins is considered in cases of parents, stepparents, grandparents, great grandparents, and siblings who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences or Whiting School of Engineering. Uncles, aunts, cousins, and other extended family members are not considered. You will have spaces on your application to list any legacy connections."
thank you @lookingforward and @Sam-I-Am
How well do I have to be in order to be competitive?
I’m stressing out about college, b/c i messed up 9th grade GPA. I saw somewhere that JHU doesn’t look at 9th grade grades. is this correct?
For a highly competitive college like JHU, you don’t want to be in a position where you ask what it takes. You need to know as much as you can about the college, the stats ranges, their expectations for rigor, ECs, the level of responsibility you take on, including in your community. Top colleges look for your thinking and energy. Once you learn more, you can self assess your shot.
Put some effort into learning as much as you can, from their web sites. The app is the vehicle and your self presentation matters. Later, you can ask for fine-tuning advice. But for now, learn what you can. Have that energy.
I’ve never heard that they don’t look at 9th grade GPA. Looks like you’re a junior? I agree with @lookingforward and find out what their stat range is and set goals for yourself as far as standardized tests/grades if you feel like this is the right school for you.
I know a bunch of sibling groups at JHU. And, my son looked at his JHU admissions file when he started there. His freshman year grades weren’t straight As at all. The comment on his transcript was “grades improved.” So, that’s the most important thing. Good luck.
Yeah. I’m a junior right now. not sure if I should apply to summer schools, bc idk how well ill do on the SAT (whether if I should take it for the second time)
Thanks you @Janwel @4togo4 @lookingforward
If i attend JHU summer school program for high school students, would that increase my chance of getting into JHU?