SAT for JHU

Colleges and Universities A-Z Johns Hopkins University
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<p>Hi all, I have a question to ask</p>

<p>For my most recent SAT, I got:
Math: 800
CR: 560 (580 highest)
Writing: 600</p>

<p>I am a domestic applicant that goes to an international school outside of the US. Although I will not take the SAT2, I took the GCSE and GCS A level (UK exams). For my GCSE, I attained 5A*'s (math, science, ict,...) and 3A's (english literature,...). For my A level, i attained 3A's (top grade) in math, bio and physics and 1B for chemistry. Do I have a good shot for JHU engineering or bio related majors?</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>by the way, I've a similar question. What score is usually considered "decent" or "acceptable" in JHU's standards? (I did notice that 1990-2200 is the average for mid-50%). Is a composite score between 2000-2100 good enough or "acceptable?"</p>

<p>thanks a bunch!</p>

<p>As for the above poster, I cannot give you the most exhaustive critique because for a school like JHU, you'll have to have more than just a few SAT scores to get in. ECs? Recommendations? ED or Regular? Personal achievements?</p>

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<p>JIMMY, aren't the SAT scores judged by each section? Who cares about composite score when you have 800 writing, 800 math and then 500 verbal? In that case, 2100 is average...but if he/she ahd 700 across the field...that would be much more impressive.</p>

<p>IMO, 2100 is pretty good...</p>

<p>For fm_cn...JHU recommends at least the Math IIC SAT II for engineering majors. Overall, they recommend 3. But it's your choice in the end.</p>

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<p>1.JHU takes top 3 sections in SAT righit?
2. interviews arent part of hte admission process right?</p>

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<p>dont listen to these people. my friend got into jhu wiht 1960 so i dont think you should worry</p>

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<p>madamebovary every application is very different from one another so it is invalid to make such an assumption</p>

<p>OP: I do know for a fact that FIN AID IS considered for international applicants</p>

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<p>do people around the 1600 and 1700 sat score range get accepted?</p>

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<p>There really isn't an "ACCEPT/REJECT" score for schools JHU. Therefore, a score of 1600-1700 range MAY gain acceptance under certain (special) circumstances, BUT do keep in mind that the chances for that occurence is quite low among any top-25 institution. A decision will be made also in light of an applicant's EC profile, family situation (perhaps a 1600 SAT might be the result of the family's poor financial condition), school academic performance, recommendation letters, personal statements, and/or perhaps a personal achievement that is of outstanding value. However, despite these extraneous factors, a 1600-1700 range score, to any sensible individual, should be considered quite low a score.</p>

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<p>I posted this once already today, but I thought this was also a good thread to post it on -- so I know you all read it:</p>

<p>OK, I HATE (yes HATE) Chances threads -- and almost always refrain from posting on them.</p>

<p>But please...please...please...understand that we take EVERYTHING into account when reviewing a student. Test scores do not say everything about an applicant. In addition, what you all think might be "GREAT" or "ABOVE AVERAGE" may not be reviewed by the Admissions Committee that way.</p>

<p>Here is my advice...
...Do your research about Hopkins. If you like the school then apply. If you love the school then apply ED. Put together the best application you can. Submit it and then cross your fingers. THAT IS ALL YOU CAN DO.</p>

<p>Stressing about things you can not control is not beneficial. Understand that the Admissions Committee at Hopkins does our job quite well -- we know how to read applications -- and we make the right decisions for the University. Why is Hopkins so great -- because of the students we admit. We know which ones will do amazing things here. We know about FIT.</p>