Johns Hopkins University

joethegreat
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 07:03:38 +0000

Hi, I’m new to this site, so please treat me kindly.
I’m going to ask a personal question.'

I’m applying to Johns Hopkins early decision, because over the past summer, I fell in love with the school. But despite this, I’m worried that my (low?) GPA won’t let me get in, even with the 60% ED acceptance rate. Here’s me:

US Citizen (Asian)
GPA- 3.43

Courses-
APs- Bio, Chem, US History, Lang/Comp, (Will take) Physics, Calc AB
Honors- English (12)
Took summer Pre-college Engineering course @ JHU (got college credit)

SAT Scores-
2220 combined (math, reading, writing), 1500 (math, reading)
Will take SAT Math Level 2 (Looking to get 750+)
SAT II US History - 720
SAT II Chem - 670

Extracurriculars-
Model United Nations (4 years, co-president senior year)
Book club (4 years, president senior year)
track team (4 years)
robotics team (2 years, president senior year)
speech team (2 years) + distinction
student council secretary (senior year)
Applying for Army ROTC Scholarship

Could someone tell me if I have a fighting chance, or if it’s a REALLY big reach?
Is there anything I can do (besides working like crazy during 1st sem of senior year) to improve my chances?
Thank you!!