John Hopkins ACT requirements?

Feeling a tad overwhelmed. I'm interested in Johns Hopkins but not really sure what kind of ACT score they're looking for. Any advice on the score range or what else they might value in an application? Thanks in advance, y'all!

While Johns Hopkins University doesn't officially publish an "required" ACT score for admission, you'll find that most successful applicants tend to have high scores. The middle 50% ACT range for students admitted to Johns Hopkins in recent years is typically between 34-35, meaning that 25% of admitted students scored below a 34 and 25% of admitted students scored above a 35.

That being said, keep in mind that Johns Hopkins has a holistic admissions process. They consider all parts of your application, not just your test scores. Your grades, course rigor, extracurricular activities, letters of recommendation, and personal essays all play an important role in their decision.

For example, they'll be interested in seeing if you've taken rigorous courses in high school such as AP or IB classes, or honors classes within your school's offerings. They like to see that students are challenging themselves academically.

They also value extracurricular activities - ideally, you've demonstrated significant involvement, leadership, or achievement in a few key areas. Johns Hopkins is particularly interested in students who have sharply defined interests rather than being "well-rounded." This allows them to bring together a diverse group of students each with their own areas of expertise and passion.

Of course, your essays offer an opportunity to share your voice and perspective. Johns Hopkins appreciates thoughtful, well-crafted essays that demonstrate a student's character and experiences. You can read up on how to tackle Johns Hopkins' current supplemental essay prompt(s) on CollegeVine's blog: https://blog.collegevine.com/how-to-write-the-johns-hopkins-university-essays

Lastly, even though standardized test scores are important, Johns Hopkins University has implemented a test-optional policy for the 2024-2025 admissions cycle. This implies that the submission of SAT or ACT scores is optional, not mandatory. If you decide not to submit your test scores, your application will still be considered complete and will be reviewed thoroughly.

However, keep in mind that Johns Hopkins is highly selective, which generally means you want to showcase your strengths in as many ways as possible. So, even though submitting a test score is not required, doing so is still a good idea for many applicants. CollegeVine's blog also contains detailed guidance on how to navigate test-optional policies: https://blog.collegevine.com/does-test-optional-mean-test-optional/

Overall, while it's important to strive for a competitive ACT score, it's just one piece of your overall application. Good luck!