My Chances at Johns Hopkins?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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I’m a senior at a pretty competitive school in PA. I’m Asian, female, and the first generation to study in the US.
Let me just notify in advance that JHU is my reach school, and that my scores may not be the most competitive.

SAT I: 2060 (Math 670, Reading 670, Writing 720)

SATII: Math II (740), Bio (800)

GPA: UW 3.7, W 4.65/5

AP Scores so far
AP Chem - 3 (not self-reporting)
APUSH - 4
AP Bio - 4

Senior Course Loads:
AP Calc BC, AP Gov, AP Spanish, AP Physics C Mechanics, AP Psychology, Eng 4 Honors, Japanese 2 Honors

ECs (They’re kind of all over the place):

-Princeton University’s Summer Institute for the Gifted (Grade 11)
-Current High School Straight Honor Roll

Honors and Awards
-AP Scholar
-Academic Decathlon silver medalist
-National Honor Society
-New Hope Scholarship Winner; “Science/Technology in 21st Century”
-NOAH Bank Scholarship Winner; “Contribution to Society”

Work Experience
-Spanish Tutor (Sept 12 – Jun 13) / Grade 9 / 2Hrs/Week / Total Hours: 64
-Political Campaign Canvassing / Grade 11

Volunteer Service
-Technology Instructor / Grade 10 / 3Hrs/Week / Total Hours: 84
-Church Praise Band Vocalist / Grades 11, 12 / Total Hours: 52
-Mission Trip to South Philadelphia / Grade 11 / Total Hours: 45
-Assistant teacher at a kindergarten

Club Activities
-Art Club (Grades 9 -12) / Total Hours: 272 - Secretary (Grade 12); Co-captain of the Stage Set Design
-Asian Cultures Club (Grades 11, 12) - Leader in Training
-International Night Festival (Grade 12) – East Asia Department Captain
-Gender-Sexuality Alliance (Grades 11, 12) - Co-captain of Gender Neutral Bathroom Petition Process
-Science Olympiad (Grade 10) / Total Hours: 280
-Academic Decathlon (Grades 10 – 12) / Total Hours: 204 - Silver medalist
-Track and Field (Grade 11) / Total Hours: 240

I’m really worried because I saw that 85% of JHU’s applicants have a gpa over 3.75, and mine is far below that. I think my essay was pretty good, and the recommendations were strong too. But I think the most important factors (GPA and SATs) are what’s really gonna hold me back. Not too confident about the ECs either; I feel like it doesn’t really have a theme.

Any feedbacks are appreciated.

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You’ve already submitted your application so it is pointless to torture yourself over it. It is up to JHU now. As you’ve stated, it is your reach school so I imagine you’ve applied to safety schools. Don’t stress yourself out anymore.

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Hi! I applied to JHU under ED. I got rejected. JHU is getting more competitive. Don’t stress over it, you’ll find out when the day comes. Good Luck!