Rejected from Penn ED. Do I even have a shot at Johns Hopkins now?

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<p>Ok. I was rejected from Penn under ED and am extremely distraught now. But I guess I've to move on from here. Chances anyone for Johns Hopkins RD?</p>

<p>Chinese, Male, International, First Generation
No financial aid needed
East Asian Studies Major</p>

<p>Academics
Full IB Diploma 38 points - HL775 SL666(+1) School does not rank
SAT I (CR750, M710, W660) 2120 <em>Will Retake in January</em>
SAT II Literature 770/ Biology E 750</p>

<p>ECs
National Police Cadet Corps 1st Sergeant, Attended Adventure Training Camp and National Cadet Officers' Camp, Lead Junior Cadets as Section Leader in NPCC Summer Camp Certificate of Distinction (Silver), Y9 and Y10
Art Club Certificate of Merit, Painted School Murals, Y9 and Y10
168 Hours Community Involvement in Lijiang, China, Sub-group Leader, Y11
168 Hours Community Involvement in Shanghai, China, Y9
140 Hours Community Involvement in Singapore, Organizer and Group Leader, Y11
140 Hours Community Involvement in Singapore, Organizer and Group Leader, Y12
University of New South Wales International Essay Writing Competition Distinction Award, Y9
Standard 1st and Subject Award Recipient for Chinese (HL), Y11
Nationwide 1st in Intercollegiate Chinese Essay Writing Competition, Y11
Standard 6th and DeanÂ’s List Recipient for Economics (HL), Y11
Twice published in our schoolÂ’s annual Chinese language publication, Y11 and Y12
Military Service Certificate of Distinction, Secretary of Warrant Officers and Specialists Day Committee, Editor of National Day Parade 25th Year Anniversary Commemorative Book</p>

<p>Work Experience
Administrative Intern at Asia-Pacific Breweries, Y9
Legal Intern at Asia Law Corporation
Personal Assistant to the Formation Sergeant Major during Military Service
Social Media/Editorial Intern at top women's website
Events Management Intern for the Sichuan-Singapore Investment Seminar at the Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry</p>

<p>Supplement
Collection of Poetry with a short excerpt of critique by my country's most recongnized Literature/Theatre Studies academic</p>

<p>P.S. Any current Johns Hopkins students would like to read my admissions essay? It's pretty hook-ish.</p>

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<p>Your IB score is low…usually the IB people accepted have a 40, the one thing that is different from JHU admissions compared to other top schools is I feel that its almost like graduate school admissions because they do care about experiences that prove you want to study the major so that should be a boon to you. What exact type of east asian studies do you want to study? If you want literature JHU is not the place to go, our EAS program is more focused on history, history of science, and political science.</p>

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<p>@BlueJayBJ - AHAHAHA. If you’re applying A&S like he is, then everyone is “Undecided” at first. The school encourages you to take a few classes before you decide. I do remember when I applied (years and years ago, sob) that there was a Common App supplement that asked you about a major you were interested in, but I think they were looking more for passion/interest than actual experience. It’s unrealistic to expect the student body to understand what they’ve come to university to study</p>

<p>@hugedilemma - I don’t know about IB grades, but if BJ is right and they’re low, you’re going to need higher SAT scores to supplement that. Writing is a little low. Int’l does put you at a bit of a disadvantage, but I wouldn’t count you out. Good luck!</p>

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<p>I feel your pain…I was rejected from Dartmouth :P</p>

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<p>You definitely have a chance.</p>

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<p>You have a chance, but it’s a crapshoot for all applicants…</p>

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<p>Dude sorry to tell you I graduated a while back when I was accepted for east Asian studies my entire app was taylored to study eas and in my admissions packet I got a nice letter about the eas program and how was admissions council was impressed with my passion towards the discipline so majors can matter</p>

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<p>BJ, while that may be true, it is the policy of JHU to admit applicants without regard to their indicated major or school(except BME). That being said, once you start writing essays and other things on the subject, it becomes more than just an “indicated major.”</p>

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<p>exactly but what Im trying to say that this kids everything is clearly steered towards EAS so it will be of a great advantage to him.</p>