Johns Hopkins ED: class rank / test score discrepancy

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<p>I'm planning on applying to JHU early decision, BME (so even more competitive). In this context I have a poor class rank / GPA, so I would like some opinions on this decision to make sure I'm not making a grievous error.</p>

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<li>~90/600 class rank (15th percentile)</li>
<li>3.74 unweighted GPA</li>
<li>SAT: 760 reading, 760 math, 770 writing (2290) superscored; national merit semifinalist (finalist TBA)</li>
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<p>Succinct elaboration:
- terrible grades freshman year
- all As sophomore year; two Bs junior year</p>

<p>Regarding rigor of curriculum:
- IB diploma candidate
- all core classes were AP or IB
- 7 out of my 8 classes this year are IB classes
- mostly 5s on AP tests (two 4s)
- competitive high school</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
- robotics president; club participates in FRC & BEST competitions
- varsity athlete</p>

<p>For the sake of brevity and privacy I have omitted common academic awards and unique extracurriculars respectively. If you need more information for an accurate assessment let me know.</p>

<p>Once again, I'd appreciate feedback regarding viability for Johns Hopkins biomedical engineering early decision. Thanks!</p>

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<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1231725-yale-scea-chance-will-chance-back.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1231725-yale-scea-chance-will-chance-back.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>chance back</p>

<p>JHU is probably not going to happen with a sub-10% class rank, thats sort of a prerequisite. But you might as well apply ED to increase your chances.</p>