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The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Johns Hopkins University is 12%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
Ironically, I think about this question all the time and I'm fairly certain the adivce I would give myself would be to avoid "senioritis" at all costs. Instead of slacking off my senior year by being an office aid and taking only the two or three classes that I neded in order to graduate, I now realize how beneficial it would have been for me to take classes that would have challenged me to continue working hard. If I had took a heavier course load during my final year of high school, then perhaps I would have done better in my first semester of college.
Read all 138 answers Describe the students at your school.
Very nice people that are open as long as you are.
Read all 74 answers What is your overall opinion of this school?
Students are serious about their studies and will understand if you need to work instead of going out. At the same time, most students are social, so it's not like everyone is always studying. I found this balance of work and play to be satisfying.
Probably one of the biggest weaknesses of Hopkins is the food and variety of food. On campus food is fine (quality-wise), but there aren't enough venues. This results in lack of variety and long lines at lunch time. Additionally, many locations don't serve dinner, so the cafeterias become your only option. Additionally, off campus options are pretty limited, which doesn't help this issue.
Read all 62 answers What are the academics like at your school?
Hopkins academics can certainly be challenging...and there is no grade inflation. However, many students work together and professors and teaching assistants have office hours where they are happy to help you with problems you may have. Most classes are reasonably sized (~20-30) with the exception of intro level math and science classes which can be as large as ~300 students.
The physics department is pretty unique in that the teacher to student (majoring students) is much higher than most other departments. In fact, the ratio is probably pretty close to 1 faculty member to each majoring undergraduate student. This means that there are many research opportunities without there being much competition from your peers. Additionally, because there aren't many students majoring in physics, the physics-track courses are small (~25).
Read all 61 answers What is the stereotype of students at your school?
Studious, competitive, antisocial.
Read all 42 answers What are the most popular student activities/groups?
A Capella is popular, newspapers and magazines are as well. There is a niche for almost anything that you would like. I'd recommend that anyone at any college try out a variety of groups to find the right one.
Read all 42 answers Is the stereotype of students at your school accurate?
While it may be true for some people, most students are not premeds and few are "cutthroat". Most students are happy to help their peers with coursework, even if graded on a curve.
Read all 42 answers What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?
Being far from Texas-my home.
Read all 38 answers Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!
It has a lot of opportunities and are available to anyone who is willing to step up and take them.
Read all 37 answers What's unique about your campus?
It's well known and respected adn the focus is clearly on academics. There are alot of greaterprofessors and resources for learning.
Read all 35 answers Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.
Johns Hopkins breeds doctors.
Read all 30 answers What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?
That we're cutthroat, and spend all our time in the library.
People do spend a lot of time in the library, but they also spend a lot of time on their extracurriculars/having fun. People aren't cutthroat, but they do definitely work hard.
Read all 28 answers What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?
Nothing. I was pretty well informed from information sessions, hopkins literature, and the various advisors asigned to me by the school (both academic and students).
Read all 26 answers Describe your favorite campus traditions.
JHU is known for it's medical school. Here at the undergrad..it's not that great unless you are pre-med. However, IF you are pre-med, watch out for cut throat ppl cuz there's a LOT of them! (I've heard many cases of stolen text book/ notes in the library during finals period).
Read all 20 answers What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?
It's the best medical school in the country.
Read all 19 answers What kind of person should not attend this school?
Anyone who is unmotivated. It takes a strong determination and work ethic to succeed here. Goodluck!
Read all 18 answers What kind of person should attend this school?
The type of person who wants to have opportunities as a nurse/nursing student at one of the most innovative institutions in the country. Someone who wants to work hard and be involved with the community.
Read all 18 answers What's the most frustrating thing about your school?
Johns Hopkin University allows Freshmen students the 'luxury' of covered grades the first semester, however, this hurts the students more than it helps them. Students begin to think that it is ok to slack off, procrastinate, and not manage their time because 'grades really do not matter'. But it is frustrating to get back on track for the next semester when you have been given a great luxury that teached you nasty habits.
Read all 17 answers Why did you decide to go to this school?
I decided to go to Johns Hopkins because of the generous financial package I received. I applied to a bunch of big named schools and got into almost all of them. Johns Hopkins happened to give me the most money and because my family could not afford to pay $54,000 a year out of pocket, there was no question.
Read all 9 answers Describe the best and worst parts of the social scene on campus.
When the weather is nice, everyone congregates on the grassy lawn known as The Beach.
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