Planning on Applying to JHU ED

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Let me first start off by saying I'm one of those students who, despite working hard and having a good GPA, is plagued by the SAT and standardized tests in general. I go to a top 100 nationwide public school in Maryland that is highly competitive. Below are the details:
GPA Unweighted: 3.89
Weighted: 4.48
Took AP Chemistry as a Junior and taking AP Psychology and Biology as a senior,
Varsity ice hockey assistant captain as a senior, member of National Honor Society (Science, English, Spanish), member of the Academy of Math, Technology, and Science, accumulated 330 community service hours.</p>

<p>SAT I(Superscored Best):
Math: 640
Reading: 610
Writing: 710</p>

<p>Best without superscore:
Math: 590
Reading: 610
Writing: 710</p>

<p>(Now here's the really bad part):
SAT II:
Chemistry: 630
Math I: 590
US History(without taking class): 460</p>

<p>Now, the reason my SAT II's were so terrible was because I was not planning on taking them and had little to no preparation. I was not planning on applying to JHU until a friend recommended applying there early decision.</p>

<p>As a back-up I took the ACT in June with no preparation and received the following (still waiting on writing score):
English 28
Mathematics 28
Reading 27
Science 21 (completely bombed it :( )
Composite 26</p>

<p>Now, I figure I still have a shot to take the ACT next September which, if I do well, will allow me to not worry about my terrible SAT II's. If that does not work out, I can take the SAT II's again with preparation or the SAT I to hopefully boost that up as well. This is another conflict I require insight upon.</p>

<p>Thank you for reading and please let me know if you know of another school that fits my profile.</p>

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<p>well top colleges love their grades and thats what youve got, even if the test scores arent fantastic youve got a decent chance. my cousin(this happened 17 years ago) go into northwestern with a 1300 on the sat but was 1st in his class at a regular public high school so because you go to a competitive school and youve got good grades so JHU is probably a high match and if its your dream school then just try to separate yourself from the crowd in your essays. If you can get the admissions officer to give you a nickname then youll get in </p>

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<p>I think you have slim at best odds at JHU with those scores. If you can retake them and boost them about 100 points, that’ll help you a lot…
Your GPA is solid, and your ECs are okay, but neither really jump out at me. And JH is a gooood university, and very very competitive
So with what you’ve got right now, I’d say you have like a 5 - 10 % chance (sorry if this is a bit harsh…)
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<p>thanks for the quick replies, and fuzzy do you mean the SAT I or II scores?</p>

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<p>Is it a better idea to retake the SAT I or II’s in my position? Although, I seem to be better at the ACT which I can hopefully raise with some preparation. Is it a better idea to go that route?</p>

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<p>Well you could improve in your scores. JHU is a VERY competitive school. They look for the WOW factor, and if you have it GREAT! With your application I would suggest to strongly work on your essay. Try to show a HUGE obstacle that you have had to overcome.
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<p>Thanks for the insight. What do you think I should set my goal to be in terms of the ACT score next September?</p>