What are my chances of getting into Johns Hopkins?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hello everyone! So, I just joined CC, so hopefully I do this right! I just sent in my application to Johns Hopkins earlier today (quite late, I know, but bear with me!), and I just wanted to know how I stand against all the other applicants to this competitive school! </p>

<p>GPA: 4.04 (9-11)
3.8/ 3.9 (12)</p>

<p>Rank: 1/ 26</p>

<p>ACT:
Composite- 29
English- 34
Math- 26
Reading- 34
Science- 26
Writing- 10</p>

<p>Extracurricular/ Achievements:
- HS Math Team Member (9, 11, 12)
- Regional Oratorical Competition Third Place Speaker (12)
- Scholar's Bowl Team Member (2012 State Champions) (9, 10, 11, 12)
- Junior High Drama, English, Science, and History Awards (9)
- National Honors Society Member (9. 10, 11, 12) [President: 12]
- Spanish Student of the Year (11)
- School First Chair Trumpet (9, 10, 11, 12)
- State Honor Band Second Chair Trumpet (9)
- Best Soprano Award (9)
- State Art Competition First Place Commercial Art Piece (9, 10)
- State Art Competition First Place Photography Piece (10)
- Drama Club President (12)
- Fall Drama Production: Lead Female Role (11, 12)
- Robotics Team Head of Marketing (11, 12)
- Master Girl Chorister w/ local singing group (10, 11, 12)
- Trumpeter in local band/ orchestra (10, 11, 12)
- Spanish Club Member
- Actress at community theatre (10)
- Varsity Soccer Player (9, 10)
- Varsity Tennis Player (11, 12)</p>

<p>Community Service:
- Founder/ President of On Another Note (Group that performs at local nursing homes) (11, 12)
- STARS (Students Taking an Active Role in Society) Treasurer (11, 12)
- Junior Ambassador for the Chamber of Commerce
- Church Missions Trip Volunteer/ VBS (Vacation Bible School) Helper (10, 11)
- Elementary Tutor</p>

<p>College Essays: Pretty decent/ good-- always get around a 9 or 10 on the essay portion of the ACT!</p>

<p>Ethnicity: Asian American</p>

<p>Residency: Out-of-state (AL)</p>

<p>So yeah, I think that is it? I had remained an all-A student for sooo long until Physics this year. I no longer have a 4. something GPA for my senior year, but it is still a very high B, so I am hoping colleges won't be too turned off by that! Tell me what you guys think! I also applied for an interview, so hopefully that will boost my chances some as well.</p>

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<p>Your test scores are a little low for JHU. I’d retake if you can!</p>

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<p>Yeah, I’m not really the best standardized test taker in the world-- 29 was the highest I could manage sadly. But I do have a 30 superscored, and that falls in their 50% mark…? I know I’m one point off from actually being in their mid, but I hope I still have a bit of a chance considering the other factors and such?</p>

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<p>JHU: Reach</p>

<p>What’s your backup plan?</p>

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<p>Mhmmm, it’s my top dream school at the moment haha. I mainly just want to go to a great school out of state. Right now I have been accepted to Auburn, UAB, and Penn State-- Penn State is my ultimate fall back as of right now. Still waiting to hear back from my overall reaches, though: Emory, UCLA, Johns Hopkins, and University of Chicago!</p>

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<p>Its not all about scores! believe me I got a 31 and a 2040 SAt and got in ED this year to Hopkins.</p>

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<p>Haha I really hope so Mandy67! I am really and truly hoping that my essays and letters of recommendation will put me over the top, but I guess we will see come April 1! </p>

<p>By the way, congratulations! That’s awesome: you must be so excited! : D</p>

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<p>I am definitely very excited! :slight_smile:
I wish you the best of luck with all your apps!!</p>

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<p>Aww thanks!-- Yeah, all the luck in the world could help at this point!</p>

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<p>depends on the program. Medical you need to have an amazing transcript…</p>

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<p>I want to major in nursing :confused: To be a nurse practitioner one day.</p>

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<p>JH doesn’t super score the ACT.</p>

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<p>Thanks PsychoDad10! Ah well. Again, hopefully those other parts will be the deciding factor.</p>