<p>My first semester at Stonehill College I got a 3.9 GPA as a bio major in the honors program</p>
<p>HS GPA - 3.7
5's on AP Bio and AP Psych</p>
<p>Got highest grades in class in both my chemistry and biology classes, plus I have been asked to TA for my chemistry class so I will probably get good recs. from those professors.</p>
<p>A few extracurriculars in clubs</p>
<p>I also have had severe Crohn's disease throughout highschool which put me at a disadvantage and just recently cleared up through a stem cell transplant and surgery. should I put this on my application as extra information or leave it out?</p>
<p>It's near impossible to accurately gages admission chances for freshman applicants--and even more difficult for transfer admissions. Hopkins does not admit a large number of transfers--but there are always some. Hopkins' freshman retention rate is high--and the number and type of transfers admitted will depend largely on who, for whatever reason, decides not to come back. You've done very well at Stonehill--so I would certainly encourage to to apply. You should at least be in the running. All you can lose is the application fee.</p>
<p>Hopkins is a very very different place than Stonehill (I live nearby and have some familiarity). I strongly encourage you to visit and check it out while school is in session (Southwest has cheap flights from Providence). If you wait until you hear about whether you are accepted--the semester will be over. While visiting over the summer will give you a feel for the campus--summer programs have a very different feel to them than the normal full-time program.</p>
<p>and, yes, I would mention the Crohn's disease on the application. It won't be held against you and might even help since you appear to be a high achiever notwithstanding your condition. The ability to overcome adverse situations is something the admissions office is likely to take notice of.</p>