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Colleges and Universities A-Z Johns Hopkins University
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<p>Hi, I know already posted this in the Chances section, but I didn't get that many replies. I wanted comments specifically for each college, so I've decided to post this individually in each section. I've included new information that might give you a better idea of my background. Thanks!</p>

<p>GPA: 3.96 UW / 4.45 W (UC GPA 4.0/4.54 weighted)
SAT: 790 Verbal, 800 Math, 770 Writing (2360)
ACT: 35
SAT II's: 800 Math IIC, 800 Literature, 780 Chemistry
Class rank: My school doesn't rank, although I know I'm in at least the
top 4% (ELC status for UC's) </p>

<p>AP tests:
Calculus BC AB subscore 5/5
Chemistry 5
Biology 5
French Literature 5
French Language 5
English Language 4
US History 4</p>

<p>First Year:
Honors Pre-Calculus and Trigonometry
Honors Introduction to Chemistry
Advanced Shakespeare / African-American Literature
French Advanced Conversation
Music Theory and Composition
East Asian Studies / Modern European History
Physical Education</p>

<p>Second Year:
AP Calculus BC
AP Chemistry
AP French Literature
Modern Poetry / James Joyce
US History
Microbiology
Sculpture II</p>

<p>Third Year:
AP English Language
AP US History
AP French Language
AP Biology
Advanced Physics I/II
Macroeconomics / Microeconomics</p>

<p>Fourth Year:
AP English Literature
AP European History
AP Physics
Studies on Existential and Surrealist Writers
French Modern Literature
Organic Chemistry</p>

<p>Awards:
AP Scholar with Distinction
National Merit Semi-Finalist (PSAT score: 228)
Journalism Awards</p>

<p>Activities:
-President of MUN for two years
-Math and Science Club:
Member Freshman year
Treasurer Sophomore year
Vice-President Junior year
President Senior year
-National Honor Society
Member Freshman and Sophomore year
Secretary Junior year
Vice President Senior year
-Varsity Tennis for three years (Captain for one)
-State Symphony Orchestra for four years
-Journalism for two years, co-editor for one year</p>

<p>Miscellaneous:
-Father legacy at Princeton
-Mother legacy at Columbia
-Parents both speak French fluently
-Two cousins went to University of Pennsylvania
-I sent in music tapes (I play oboe), and also composition pieces with full scores to all my colleges except the UC's.
- I don't have much to add for JHU...I'm applying as a Chemistry major... I think my interview went pretty well
-My guidance counselor was nice enough to write individual recommendations for each of my colleges, describing the reasons why I want to go to that specific college.
-I applied Early Action to University of Chicago and Georgetown, and I got into both.</p>

<p>Colleges:
UCSD, UCLA, UCB, UCD
Williams
Cornell
Columbia
Dartmouth
University of Pennsylvania
Johns Hopkins
Princeton</p>

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<p>17 views and no replies? Cmon people! Tchaikovsky, I think you have a fabulous chance at JHU!</p>

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<p>Your statistics are AMAZING, to put it simply.. wow. Your extra curriculars are a bit common though.. no real hook ec-wise, though state orchestra is something to brag about. What I am trying to say is that your ec's are decent.. but your stats are amazing.. you definitely have an excellent shot at JHU, I think.</p>

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<p>Thanks guys....yeah I realize my EC's aren't exactly original, but I'm really dedicated to them, and they take almost all my time since I have so many positions. I mostly pride myself on composing since that is at least something uncommon in my school.</p>

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<p>I think you will get into johns hopkins!</p>

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<p>Why not Harvard?</p>

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<p>Hahaha, I didn't apply to Harvard.</p>

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<p>You could've easily applied as a biomedical engineer, and still get in. Nice stats!</p>

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<p>OP u forgot to say you go to andover
your def in lol</p>

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<p>Hahaha
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<p>I agree with PRincetonbound, you could even have applied for the hardest major, and you'll still get in. What are you planning on majoring in?</p>

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<p>I plan on majoring in Biochemistry. Thanks for your reply!</p>

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<p>Here is an update that I sent to all my colleges:
-National Merit Finalist
- My science bowl team made regionals (so far) for the National Science Bowl Competition
- One of my music pieces was announced to be premiered Dresden 2006 - Sound, City, Silence composition competition (for piano trio).
- I was accepted to attend the Third International Workshop for Young Composers (rolling acceptance)
- Third prize for International de Composition pour Orchestre d'Harmonie (performance in June)
Hopefully it will help? :)</p>

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<p>you definately have a hook now with your music composition.
congrats on your amazing credentials! i hope you make it into JHU and decide to go there.
of your list, is there one school you like in particular? just out of curiosity.</p>

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<p>Thanks :), I hope this does help. I'm the least interested in Dartmouth and Williams, but I would be happy to go to any of them.</p>

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<p>JHU would be a match for you ;)</p>

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<p>I agree with yale08</p>

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<p>i wouldn't be so bold to say a school with a <30% acceptance rate is a match/safety for anyone. Just read the amazing credentials of those who were rejected last year. It's all about finding the school that is the best fit for the individual, and being able to stand out above the rest.</p>

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<p>That's very true Spikedsoymilk...if I get accepted to JHU, I'm not sure I will even go. It's right now at the bottom of my list. (not including the UC's)</p>

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<p>Any more opinions?</p>