<p>To what degree is JHU need-blind for international students? I heard it isn't need-blind, but I've also heard that JHU is trying to "diversify" its student population and being need-blind to int. students is one of the ways they plan to do that. As an international student, how much does being able to pay help/hurt your chances at admission?
Thank you in advance =)</p>
<p>I can ask one of my international friends at Hopkins how he financial situation worked out for him. I have numerous friends who come from many sites around the world including Singapore, Hong Kong, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, South Korea, and a ton more. I know this may not very helpful for you at the moment. I can ask a couple of my friends to see what is up.</p>
<p>AdmissionsDaniels can also answer your questions.</p>
<p>Thanks very much, Phead128!!!! Well, I'm from Canada, actually, so I don't know if the situation is different from people from different continents... I mean, Canada and US are really good friends, you know? ;)</p>
<p>JHU is not need-blind for international students -- we are need-aware. In fact there are very, very few schools in the U.S. that are completely need-blind for international applicants.</p>
<p>The admissions process for international students is need-aware, meaning the offer of admission is directly linked to the student's ability to meet expenses. When applying to Johns Hopkins University an international student must complete the International Student Certification of Finances form and submit this form along with their application. </p>
<p>As far as financial assistance for international students, Johns Hopkins does offer limited need- and merit-based financial assistance. It is important to note that both types of assistance are extremely limited and offered to less than 10% of admitted international students each year. Additionally, financial awards are partial scholarships only. </p>
<p>So basically, Hopkins is unable to admit an international applicant who does not have the funds to attend or is not going to receive enough financial assistance to attend. Therefore, yes for an international applicant, one's chances for admission are directly linked to their financial situation.</p>
<p>Finally, Canadian citizens are international students.</p>