<p>Recently I was selected for editor-in-chief of my school newspaper, but now my adviser said since we have 2 people for editor-in-chief, why not have two titles, and I guess the other editor-in-chief asked to keep his title, meaning I would have to be managing editor for my school newspaper. Do you think that JHU will think that is a lower title with not as many responsibilities as editor-in-chief? Im really scared they will think this....even though I have the same responsibility as the editor-in-chief. What are your guys opinions, does managing editor sound lower than editor-in-chief? Is there any way to tell JHU that the responsibilites are the same?</p>
<p>By the way...Im a junior, so I will be applying next year.</p>
<p>well...</p>
<p>do you really think JHU will reject you based on that?</p>
<p>ECs are really important, but at the same fact, I think you're focusing a little too hard on whether one title matters or not.</p>
<p>They're not going to make a decision based on whether or not you're the editor in chief or the managing editor... it is a very minor detail in your entire application.</p>
<p>Other juniors are freaking about about SATs, or keeping up their gpa... if you don't have those important factors to worry about, then just chill.</p>
<p>I agree this is a minor issue to be concerned about and not something that we will focus on when reviewing your application.</p>
<p>In answer to your final question though - is there any way to tell JHU that the responsibilities are the same -- well that is simple. Use the space in the Common Application where you speak about your most interesting activity and discuss your role with the newspaper. Or if you are using the JHU application - submit an additional resume and statement of your involvement with the paper. You have that option. And as a final piece of advice, don't state your point about the different titles, but rather focus on what you do with the newspaper.</p>