Stanford vs Johns Hopkins

Sayhello:) · 05-02-2009, 03:04 PM

Hello!

I am an international student studying in Singapore, applying for college later this year. I have my mind set on doing biomedical research in the future.

I know that Hopkins is a fantastic place for bio research, but I really love the diversity and vibrancy in Stanford as well.

Which one do you guys think is better/more suitable for me?
Anyone has to make choices between these two unis as well?

THANKS A LOT, i really appreciate your help!

1234d · 05-02-2009, 10:13 PM

i have to tell you this - stanford is FAR harder to get into for a singaporean.

Sayhello:) · 05-03-2009, 01:49 AM

Thank you so much for your reply!
I really love the atmosphere in stanford.
I hope i can get in next year!
Do you have any tips?

Sayhello:) · 05-03-2009, 08:37 AM

Hi 1234d,
Is Stanford A LOT harder to get in than Hopkins? I know there are both great schs and i thought they are equally hard to get in?
But a lot of Singaporeans study in Stanford right?
Could you pls kindly provide me more information if possible?
thanks a lot!

frankchn · 05-04-2009, 10:07 AM

Stanford takes around 10-12 Singaporeans a year, so it is definitely not easy to get in. It would be good if you have achievements and grades that will qualify you SAFOS or PSC OMS, but even then it depends on your luck.