SAT II questions

Colleges and Universities A-Z Johns Hopkins University
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<p>"Another such circumstance of forgoing subject exams is when a student has already taken AP/IB exams (in 10th or 11th grade) and is submitting those scores. In many ways, AP/IB exam scores that are already submitted will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee in lieu of subject exams." </p>

<p>My son has 2 SAT II scores (800,780), but he has 6APs at the end of junior year (555544). Does he have to take one more SAT II? Do we need to send Official AP scores before application deadline in this case?</p>

<p>There is only 2 schools need 3 SATIIs: JHU and Georgetown. He went to Homewood campus for CTY, and like it. He won't apply Georgetown.</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

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<p>And also for “in lieu of subject exams.", Does it mean AP Chem for SAT II Chem; AP Bio for SAT II Bio? …. Is AP English Lang good for in lieu of SAT II English? Some APs, such as AP Psych is no use? Thanks.</p>

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<p>First I like to say I don’t get why you made a completely different thread quoting something he posted not to long ago. </p>

<p>Anyway to your questions. Like AdmissionsDaniel has said maybe 1000+ times you do NOT have to to take 3 subject tests. It is strongly recomended but not required so to answer your question plainly, no he does not. AS for the official AP scores thing, I don’t know for sure but I’ve heard you don’t have to unless you plain on asking for credit for those exams. But like I said I am not sure. </p>

<p>Also what I think he meant was that when your application is being reviewed to see if you are academically qualified for the school if one does not have any subject tests, they look at your AP scores instead. But like I’m pretty sure that if you can they want to see both, esp the subject tests scores. I think I saw in their [forum</a> site](<a href=“http://forums.hopkins-interactive.com/index/]forum”>http://forums.hopkins-interactive.com/index/), that they don’t weight the AP scores that much. </p>

<p>Speaking of which I say go [url=&lt;a href=“http://forums.hopkins-interactive.com/index/]there[/url”&gt;http://forums.hopkins-interactive.com/index/]there[/url</a>] and read some of the posts. There is a lot more information there and its all official answers. So its like CC but without the people and only official answers (if that makes sense).</p>

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This is not an accurate statement. The word “need” implies requirement. Johns Hopkins University does not require SAT subject exams. We do strongly recommend applicants submit SAT subject exams and we prefer to see scores on three exams, but it is not a requirement. Please visit this website for a full explanation of our standardized exam policy: [Johns</a> Hopkins University Office of Undergraduate Admissions - Apply - Standardized Test Requirements](<a href=“http://apply.jhu.edu/apply/testreqs.html?main]Johns”>http://apply.jhu.edu/apply/testreqs.html?main)</p>

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As I explained in a previous discussion thread (<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/13110173-post8.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/13110173-post8.html&lt;/a&gt;), the Admissions Committee prefers that each applicant submit three SAT subject exams but does not require it. In a case where a student has taken multiple AP exams prior to their senior year and will be reporting those exam scores on their application, then the Admissions Committee will not question why a student has not submitted three SAT subject exam scores. This relates to your son’s case … if he chooses not to take and submit a third SAT subject exam that will not be looked at negatively by the Admissions Committee since he has those AP exam scores. </p>

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SAT subject exams and AP exams are not considered equal. Taking an AP exam does not replace taking an SAT subject exam in the same academic area and vice versa. You are reading way into the explanation of our SAT subject exam policy, and making things way too complicated. AP Pyschology is in no way not useful becasue there is no SAT subject exam in that area, and the Admissions Committee does not review AP courses and exams in the same way as we do SAT subject exams. All I have said is that a student submitting multiple AP exams prior to their senior year has shown their ability in certain subjects via a standardized exam and therefore the strong recommendation for submitting three subject exams is not as strong of a recommendation. </p>

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Applicants to do not need to send official copies of their AP scores by the application deadline. We do request that a student self-report their AP scores on their application. If admitted and the student chooses to enroll, the student will then be required to have the testing agencies officially send all AP scores to our Office of Academic Advising.</p>

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<p>Thanks Daniel, He’ll either take one more SAT II or won’t apply.</p>

<p>I heard that JHU students are workaholic, is it true?</p>

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<p>Take a look through this forum and you’ll find dozens of threads on this topic. My summary: Hopkins students know that they’re in school to get a good education and they put in the time and effort to do well in school, but they also value the college experience and know how to have a good time. The Hopkins experience is very much about finding the balance between school work, social life, extracurriculars, clubs, sports etc that works for you, and two equally talented, smart students can have very different experiences during their time at Hopkins.</p>

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<p>Variety of student opinions on this topic can be found here:
[Cuthroat</a> opinion?](<a href=“Taiga”>Taiga)
or here:
[Grades</a> Vs. Life?](<a href=“Taiga”>Taiga)</p>