Johns Hopkins University

“Johns Hopkins was my first choice school, above otherMay 10 2009Biology
Johns Hopkins was my first choice school, above other elite institutions as well as state schools.
Be open and honest in your application. Sign up for the optional interview; it helps!
JHU is NOT for everyone and Admissions does a pretty good job of admitting those who would fit in here.
SAT: 1490 Male

“I came from CA, which I think helped a lotApr 30 2007Biology
I came from CA, which I think helped a lot. I scored over 700 (and close to 800 on a couple) on my SAT II tests, took the AP classes that I wanted to (Math and US History), not just every AP class in my school; was part of a summer research program at UCLA through NSF; was a freshman at UCLA at the same time I was a high school senior through a special Honors program; was a National Merit Semi-Finalist; scheduled an interview in CA to let Hopkins know it was my #1 choice and why. Extracurricular activities also included secretary of the physics club, band, and orchestra.
SAT: 1370 Female

“Anyone would be amiss to say schools of HopkinsOct 04 2005Biology
Anyone would be amiss to say schools of Hopkins caliber doesnt look at SAT's and GPA's.. but I will say I was well rounded and my on campus interview, essays and application highlighted that. Make sure you show them you are more than just numbers!
ACT: 34 SAT: 1510 Female

“I was just accepted Regular Decision to Hopkins, andApr 01 2005Unknown
I was just accepted Regular Decision to Hopkins, and I think it was because I (unknowingly) played the game well. Everyone thinks of Hopkins as the 'science' school...and I believe that it is trying to draw in more verbally oriented people. On top of a 770 verbal SAT and a 780 writing, I won accolades on the debate team, and worked hard on my personal statement. I think the ultimate thing that may have gotten me in, though, was my interview: my interviewer was more into the verbal side of Hopkins, and so I expressed my desire to follow her path. What I now realize about college admissions is that it's like looking for a hole in the marketplace: find out what the college NEEDS more of, and market yourself to show them that you can provide it. Good Luck! And by the way, disregard that comment from the student who says 'if you have to ask you probably can't get in.' Not only is that conceited, it's wrong.
Female

“Request anJan 24 2003Biology
Request an interview! That always helps. However, only request one if you think it will help you. If you are a dud and will just end up answering the interview questions with one word phrases, maybe you should steer clear of this part of the application process. However, an interview always looks like you care enough about the school you're applying to. Interviews at Hopkins is something that not a lot of people know about.
SAT: 1550 Male