<p>I'm a high school junior and I'm reaching out to see what my chances are.
I have…
3.8 GPA (unweighted)
87th percentile for my class
32 ACT
700 SAT II for biology
I've taken all honors and AP courses including: AP Biology, AP US history, AP Statistics, AP Psychology, AP Comparative Government,and AP Computer science.
EXTRA CURRICULAR:
Part of our gifted program
VP of our key club
3 years with the 4 diamonds fund
2 years on the rotary club
2 years on schools renaissance club (it's a club that works with the school and faculty to make a better high school for everyone)
I'm On the Varsity swim team
Lifeguard at community pool
Over 50 hours of community service
OTHER:
My Uncle was valedictorian of his Johns Hopkins class
Good recommendations
Great essay
I am a White, Christian male from a high income family </p>
<p>I think you have a chance at Hopkins but considering how ridiculously selective Stanford is, it’s unlikely that you’ll get in considering you’re not in the top 10% of your class and your test scores are below Stanford’s admitted averages</p>
<p>Both schools are reaches.</p>
<p>Thanks for the input</p>
<p>For Hopkins it kinda depends on your major. If you’re a BME major then I’d put Hopkins at a reach. Otherwise its a low reach.
Stanford is always crazy no matter your stats -always a high reach.
If you want to increase your chances you should take the ACT one more time and aim for a 34+. </p>
<p>If you apply early to JH I think you have a really good chance and that legacy will also help. Stanford is a major reach but if you get your test scores up, get great recommendations, and write passionate essays, you have a shot as good as anyone else. Good luck!</p>
<p>Both of those schools are reaches for most. Keep working hard. Think about some matches and safeties. Best of luck to you.</p>
<p>You’ve got a great chance at Hopkins, especially because your uncle makes you a legacy. Use that!! It increases your chances by a lot. For Stanford, you need to write GREAT essays, but I wouldn’t say you have no chance.</p>
<p>^Not really. My sister applied as a legacy with better stats (val w/34 ACT) and got dinged. Most Hopkins students are in the top 5% of their class and the ACT range is 31-34 for enrolled students. Not sure how any of you can say the OP has a great chance - especially when the acceptance rate is a 15% overall. Also, a 32 ACT is firmly within Stanford’s range. </p>
<p>And an UNCLE is NOT a legacy. At all. The amount of misinformation on CC by high schoolers is astonishing.</p>
<p>Poor chance at both unless the rank improves, you garner better accomplishments/awards, and you have a strong essay</p>
<p>You do have a chance but be sure to apply to other safeties just in case! Please chance me as well 
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