As promised in a former thread, I am writing to share the new Johns Hopkins essay questions for the 2007-2008 application cycle. The office just received copies of the new application and once we receive the new viewbooks we will begin mailing application packets to those prospective students who completed an request for information (probably by the end of August).
In early August we will post a downloadable PDF of the Hopkins application, the JHU online application, and the supplements for the Common Application and the Universal Application. Everything will be posted here when available:
http://apply.jhu.edu/apply/application.html.
Now on to the new essays:
1. Respond to the following using whatever space and medium you like.
Communities define our lives. Those you are born into, those you make yourself, and those you fall into by accident -- communities of all types influence us and help shape us. Describe a defining community in your life and what it means to you.
2. Write a brief essay in which you respond to the following question.
Johns Hopkins offers 49 majors across the schools of Arts and Sciences and Engineering. On Part I of this application, we asked you to identify one of two that you might like to pursue here. Why did you choose the way you did? If you are undecided, why didn't you choose? (If any past courses or academic experiences influenced your decision, you may include them in your essay.)
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