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@h4lcyon
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 • 2 years ago •
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Should I submit a 1490 to Johns Hopkins even if its below the 25th percentile for the 2023 academic year?
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I'm applying to Johns Hopkins early decision 2 without sat consideration for now but I've heard that it's important to submit one even if it's bad.

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@CameronBameron
2,261 answers, 8,682 votes
 • 2 years ago

It depends on your demographic. If you are BIPOC (Black, LatinA, or Indigenous) then a 1490 is an excellent SAT score to submit. If you are Caucasian or East Asian it might not be a great idea to submit.

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[🎤 AUTHOR]@h4lcyon2 years ago

I’m Asian so would that put my application at a disadvantage if I were to submit it? I’ve heard that as long as it’s in the range it should be fine but do they compare that to your race range and not the schools general range?

@Sarah6162 years ago

No, you should be good. Schools don't cross-check race and SAT; Asian acceptees tend to have higher SATs but that's not because the range for OK SATs is different for each race, it's bc you have to have a better profile overall if you're in an overrepresented demographic.

[🎤 AUTHOR]@h4lcyon2 years ago

So I should submit it? I just need to hope that my overall profile can make me stand out as a better applicant not just my sat?

@CameronBameron2 years ago

All colleges know your demographic even if you don't select Asian, they can figure it out from your name, your parent's names, and your social media. It's a fallacy that your test scores will not be compared to your demographics. If you want to take the advice of someone who is making assumptions go ahead but I assure you colleges know what race bucket you are and your test scores will impact your review. Like I said its a good score but applicants in your demographic applying to JHU have higher

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@Ishi
1 answer, 0 votes
 • 2 years ago

I suggest you should go for it!!

Even when you were applying without SAT scores, your application evaluation was based on the profile that you built up, your responses, LORs and essays.

And as far as i know, JH is test-optional; 1490 is a good enough score and what matters is that you took the test and your efforts to get such score.

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@safaryi
27 answers, 52 votes
 • 2 years ago

maybe use the collegevine chancing to simulate your chances with and without the 1490. If including SAT improves your chances, then submit it.

I've heard that competitive schools often just use test scores as a benchmark or a check box- having a score that's good enough for the university gets you through the initial screenings, but overall, universities would take a holistic approach and look at other aspects with more weight. Basically, being academically talented won't get you into JH- its expected of all applicants, and what actually gets you in are the other components of the application.

Although, I read that the 25th percentile at JH is 1450 which means you're above the 25th percentile. That means that, provided your application is impressive in other aspects, the 1490 won't disadvantage you- since JH admitted a fair amount of students who are at your level or lower.

Good luck with your application!

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