<p>State: NJ
GPA: 3.784 UW, 4.430 W (I have taken a very rigorous courseload -- as indicated by my weighted GPA)
SAT: 2070 (1430 M+V) <-- Retaking for 2150+
SAT II:
Math IIC: 720
Chemistry: 710
*I go to an extremely competitive school
*we do not rank because of overly-competitive atmosphere</p>
<p>AP Scores
Chemistry 5 [I got a B (89%, although all it says is "B") in AP Chem -- maybe this will help mitigate its effects?]
US History 4</p>
<p>EC
Freshman Summer-- Took classes at local community college
Sophomore Summer -- UPenn PreCollege Program
Junior Summer -- Taking classes at state university.</p>
<p>***Also I am researching with a professor at Rutgers. We are trying to find a correlation between cortical asymmetry,depression and risk for hypertension/heart disease using a electroencephalogram and a pulse/blood pressure monitor. I think this is pretty unique</p>
<p>JV Lacrosse (9,10)
Summer LaX League (9)
Red Cross (9,10,11)
Amnesty International (10)
Model UN (10,11)
National Spanish Honors Society (11)
Have attended numerous national conferences in Model UN and have won several Individual Awards
200+ hours of volunteering at Nursing Home
New Jersey Legislature Citation of Praise for my Community Service</p>
<p>anyone willing to comment?</p>
<p>What major? Your research is interesting, but I do not think it will be as unique as you think. There are a lot of very hardcore applicants that had great opportunities from going to a prestigious prep school. </p>
<p>By the way, is your research two separate topics, or just one? Sounds like two separate projects to me.</p>
<p>You should definitely apply, your scores are appropriate for JHU. Without more information about specific major, I don't know what else to say.</p>
<p>hmm well it is one research project. Cortical Asymmetry has already proven to an identifying factor of depressive affect styles (i think..) so basically we are trying to make the jump that depressive affect styles (and everything they involves) increase risk for hypertension/heart disease. We just use an EEG to make sure that there is cortical asymmetry. </p>
<p>I do not plan on majoring in the science, although I may possibly pursue a career in it. As of now, I'm thinking Psychology. </p>
<p>does that help? :)</p>
<p>btw thanks for the response!</p>
<p>That does sound like an interesting project!</p>
<p>I think Psychology will be a great fit for you. Your scores look decent to me, and it sounds like you're doing well at a competitive high school. Although you didn't go into details, looks like you're pretty dedicated to helping people.</p>
<p>TheIndividual, i was wondering how you got research opportunities at rutgers... yeah i know i really sound like a newbie but could you help me out? thanks</p>
<p>the infamous "bump"</p>
<p>I'm not going to comment on your chances because the truth is, no one here knows (and the one person who does, can't comment) so it isn't really worth it. I will, however, comment on Psych @ Hopkins.</p>
<p>First of all, research in general at JHU is as good as it gets pretty much, and there a lot of opportunities waiting for you if you have the drive to go get them. Also, to whatever extent you have technical training pre-undergraduate, that will help. Keep in mind that we have Neuroscience , Behavioral Biology, Psychology and Cognitive Science, all at Homewood (though its nearly all basic science stuff, not really clinical as seems to be your focus at least in high school). That being said, the Krieger mind/brain institute (located across the way from Psych/Brain Sciences) is an attempt to bring more of the downtown research closer to home. Also, the JHMI is a tremendous resource and I have a lot of friends working down there during the year.</p>