I took General Certificate of O level in Singapore and we graded that A1 is above 75 and A2 is 70-75,B3 65-70, may be because O level is harder than SAT. and how would you grade GCE O level ??

We do not complete a separate calculation for GCE O level exams. We have admissions counselors who are well versed in reviewing all international grading and exam records. Your record will not be converted to an American scale of grades nor scores, but rather reviewed in the context of the original system of assessment.

I had done 13 credit hours here and still doing another 19. Will the decision carry more weight from my high school transcript or College Transcript?

Both college transcripts and high school transcripts matter in the review of a transfer applicant. There is no way to determine how much weight one will carry over the other, as it varies from case to case.

I have around 3.98 GPA for 13 credit hours and I took 6 subject test and I got B3 in an average what would be my GPA?

From the information provided it is impossible to determine what your recorded GPA would be. The Admissions committee needs to review complete official transcripts to determine GPA, and that is only conducted during an application review and the information is confidential.

I understand that I got to have 24 credit hour to apply. I have 13 credit hours done but I m still doing another 19 credit but the GPA will only be out on June. Can I still apply JHU for 2010 Fall transfer ?

The 24 credit limit is for the number of credit completed at the time of desired enrollment. If you have completed 13 credits and have an additional 19 in-progress credits, that equals 32 credits and surpasses the 24 credit requirement.

If I didn't do well in high school but I did well in community college... will it still be a chance?
And is the opportunity will be lower?

It is impossible to answer that question without the full context of your application, and even then we do not comment on one's chances for admissions. Note that the Transfer Admissions Committee reviews ever part of one's application including high school and college transcripts. High school performance matters as does college performance in rendering decisions. Since one's college work is a more recent assessment of their academic performance, college grades matter more in the review process, but that does not mean that high school grades do not matter. They are all part of the comprehensive and holistic process of reviewing applications.

After a university transfer fair in my school, I have talked to Johns Hopkins representative form business school and to be honest, I became exceedingly interested in applying to Johns Hopkins as a transfer student.

First, I need to clear up any confusion you may have. The representative you met at the transfer fair at your school represents the Carey Business School of Johns Hopkins University which is a completely separate institution. Their undergraduate programs are separate from the main undergraduate programs of Johns Hopkins University, so anything you may have learned about transfer admission from that representative only pertained to the Carey Business School. You will need to visit their website for details on transfer admission to their school: http://carey.jhu.edu/admissions/

These Hopkins Forums are operated by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions for the two main undergraduate schools of Johns Hopkins University: the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences and the Whiting School of Engineering. Though all these schools are under the umbrella of Johns Hopkins University, the Carey School runs completely separate from our schools and exists on a different campus with different faculty, courses, and resources. To learn about transfer admission to the main undergraduate schools of Johns Hopkins University, review this website: http://apply.jhu.edu/apply/faq_transfer.html

The replies to your other questions only relate to transfer admission to the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences and Whiting School of Engineering of Johns Hopkins University.

1, Based on Certification of Finances Guidelines (http://apply.jhu.edu/pdf/2010/application_international_finances.pdf)
Will my application still be processed even when my financial funding is not sufficient as the amount required?

We do not provide any financial assistant to international transfer students. If you are an international student, then you are required to submit the certification of finances form. If your form shows insufficient funds, since you are not eligible for financial assistance from Johns Hopkins University you would also not be eligible for admission.

2, My plan to major in international relations and minor in economics. Are there specific classes I have to accomplish to get accepted? Is there a possibility for me to know which class will be transferable and which not?

There are no set required courses one must to be considered a transfer applicant nor do we provide course recommendations to transfer applicants. We evaluate the decisions students make about their academics, and the decision of which courses you select will say much about what type of academic student you will be at Hopkins. The following site provides details on course transfers: http://apply.jhu.edu/apply/faq_transfer.html

3, As a matter of fact, Washington schools and universities work on the basis of quarter. For 1 class, there is estimated 5 credits. By the time I finish the spring quarter, I would have 90 credits. How would they be transferred?

We translate quarter based systems to semester based systems. There is no way to determine the number of credits that will transfer prior to admission, enrollment, and review by the academic advising office.

4, What is the requirement for Toefl score? While I was talking to the representative from Carey Business School, I got to know that with English Composition 101 and 102, transfer students do not have to take Toefl anymore. How does that work for other majors?

The TOEFL requirement is based on the linguistic background of applicants, not citizenship. TOEFL is required of all applicants who have not attended an English language school for the last five years and whose primary language is not English. Applicants who score 670 or higher on the Critical Reading section of the SAT do not have to submit TOEFL scores, but are welcome to do so. Non-native English speakers attending English language schools for the last five years are not required to submit a TOEFL score but may do so to supplement their application.

Johns Hopkins prefers a score of 600 on the written test. The preferred sub-scores for the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) are 26 (Reading), 26 (Listening), 22 (Writing), and 25 (Speaking) A score of 670 or higher on the Critical Reading section of the SAT Reasoning Test waives the TOEFL requirement for all students.

I have attended two different universities in mexico city, do you need translations apart from the official transcripts from these universities? If so, do you recommend having an educational service like WES translate transcripts and calculate my GPA on an american scale?

Regarding letters of recommendation: If the professor I asked to write my rec doesn't feel comfortable writing in English, can I send the letter in spanish with an official translation?

All required application materials must be official documents and must be accompanied by a verified English translation if the original document is not in English. This includes any transcripts or recommendation letters not written in English. We do not provide recommendations for translation services, but a verified English translation is required for any official application materials not in English.

Hello! I have a few questions in regard to international junior transfer. 1) By the time I apply for fall 2013, I will be completing my sophomore year, which means I will start my junior year in March 2013. Am I still eligible to apply? 2) Will SAT scores give me some advantages even they are optional? Thank you!

Yes Johns Hopkins University accepts transfer applications from students who want to transfer for their sophomore or junior year.

SAT scores are optional. If an applicant submits test scores they will be part of the application review but there is no way to pre-determine whether they will be reviewed as a positive or a negative.