<p>I'm planning on applying ED to JHU. I took the SAT in June and got an 1850 (560 CR, 660 M, 620 W). I'm planning on retaking the SAT in October, but I also must take the SAT IIs (should I take it in November?). Should I retake the SAT in October and SAT II in November or vice versa? I say this because I don't want to have an 1850 put into my app, but then again, I also must take the SAT IIs, what to do???</p>
<p>Take the SAT I in October. You really need to bring up your score if you want to have a good shot at getting in. The SAT II's are optionial, I think (they were last year). Get the SAT I up then focus on SAT II's.</p>
<p>Sorry for butting in OP,</p>
<p>Can I still take sat tests in November if I want to apply ED? Will the scores arrive at jhu on time? Or is october the final for ED?</p>
<p>Official answer to NoFX's question: </p>
<p>"Hopkins strongly recommends that Early Decision candidates complete their required standardized tests no later than October of their senior year. Regular Decision candidates should complete required tests no later than December of their senior year. Although we cannot guarantee that November (ED) or January (RD) scores will arrive before the Admissions Committee evaluation, past experience suggests that scores taken on these dates usually arrive in time. November (ED) or January (RD) scores will be accepted for those students unable to meet their test requirements by October (ED) or December (RD). In such cases, we encourage you to note your intention of taking the later standardized test(s) on your application. There is no need to rush your scores."</p>
<p>Does Hopkins prefer the SAT to the ACT? I just visited JHU last week and I thought I heard the adcom say that if you apply to the BME program you have to submit SAT II's? What are the requirements for this?</p>
<p>No there is no preference given for SAT I versus ACT scores. Submit either one or both, it is your choice. Do note that if doing ACT, you must submit the optional writing section.</p>
<p>As far as SAT II exams, they are recommended for all applicants whether you are submitting SAT I, ACT, or both. We recommend applicants take three SAT II exams - the subjects are of your own choosing.</p>
<p>BME applicants are not required to take SAT II exams but they are strongly encouraged to take Math IIc and two science exams. Not a requirement, but a strong recommendation.</p>
<p>ahh I get it now. what happens if your ACT score however, is higher than the SAT score (when you convert both scores to a test (whether it be the ACT or SAT)) and see that a student has scored better on the ACT rather than the SAT. Which test do you take into consideration? Do you take both? How does it exactly work?</p>
<p>They take both into consideration, regardless of which is higher. However, they place stronger emphasis on the higher grade.</p>
<p>It's a holistic review process; they won't omit or exclude any one portion of your application.</p>
<p>wow ocean, i'm in the exact position as you are.</p>
<p>my SAT also came out 1850 due to lack of any study and late night sleeping.</p>
<p>I was wondering if anybody here got accepted into JHU without SAT IIs on their application. If you did get accepted, could you post some of your other stats so I could see how I stand. Thanks.</p>
<p>oceansheaven - see my comments on this thread (<a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=187308&highlight=ACT%5B/url%5D">http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=187308&highlight=ACT</a>) about how we review SAT & ACT</p>
<p>mrcapslock - yes there are students admitted without SAT II exams. However, when a school RECOMMENDS something, you should seriously consider doing it.</p>