<p>First rule: never rely on some outside source for information on how the admissions process works at Johns Hopkins. A Kaplan website, or even the College Board tends to have the wrong information -- check our website (<a href="http://apply.jhu.edu%5B/url%5D">http://apply.jhu.edu</a>) or send us an email (<a href="mailto:gotojhu@jhu.edu">gotojhu@jhu.edu</a>) for the correct information.</p>
<p>As far as how we review the Writing section, I would put JHU in the "Equal Weight" category - though I hate summarizing it that way. All scores a student submits with their JHU essay will matter, whether they be a section of the SAT I, ACT, or if they are an SAT II. We do not have a weighting system for standardized test scores. Since we used to require the SAT II Writing, we see no difference now that it is part of the SAT I. </p>
<p>Everything matters - there are no short cuts.</p>