<p>The Bad: Gpa is honestly pretty low…significantly lower than the average accepted and that’s probably one of the more important factors. Also, Subject Tests are pretty weak so (I forget if you have to send it) but if you do, it would hurt. AP scores are also not great. Also, though ECs are focused, there isn’t much leadership that you have shown.</p>
<p>The good: ECs are decent with a clear focus (maybe too much). Also, are there any extenuating circumstances that directly affected your grades? If so, if you include an explanation, you will get a special consideration which may off set your lower gpa to a degree. Additionally, JHU has a really good ED acceptance rate (around 40% I believe). </p>
<p>What you could do: Senior year, improve your grades for what you send to JHU. Try to gain a leadership position in a favorite activity of yours. In your essays expound your interest for JHU. Also make sure you use an experience to show who you are. You have a lot to choose from, but choose one or two of your favorite experience and delve into your personality and your passion.</p>
<p>That being said, considering JHU’s high ED acceptance rate and your clear interest (which I hope you express in your essay), you may have a chance. But ECs can’t really pick up a very weak gpa unless there really are tough circumstances. Good luck though.</p>
<p>My chance thread:
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1162768-chance-some-ivies-top-schools-chancebacks.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1162768-chance-some-ivies-top-schools-chancebacks.html</a></p>