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Author Topic: Admissions: Sophomore v. Junior transfer  (Read 969 times)

adityarajan

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Admissions: Sophomore v. Junior transfer
« on: May 19, 2008, 01:01 PM »
Does JHU give prefrence to sophmore transfers?  What was the acceptance rate for the junior transfers last year?  How much impact will the high school record (in this case a bad one) have on the admissions process?

JHU_Tanya

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Admissions: Sophomore v. Junior transfer
« Reply #1 on: May 20, 2008, 03:32 PM »
I don't believe the Admissions Committee "gives preference" to sophomore transfers rather than junior transfers, it really boils down to the amount of housing available, (sophomore students are required to live on campus), the freshman class size, retention rates, etc., in combination with the strength of your academic record and accomplishments, extracurricular activities, professional resume, etc.

I enrolled as a junior transfer student last fall; while Hopkins does admit a small amount of transfer students, I'd venture to say that junior students were decently represented in the final accepted student pool for the Fall 2007 semester. (Unfortunately, I do not have acceptance rates figures, that would be a question to ask an official Admissions Representative.)

While your HS record will be reviewed, (a HS transcript is required with your application), I do feel that if you have established yourself in college, improved academically, and have demonstrated that you can handle and manage the rigorous coursework at Hopkins, I think you will have a great chance. A personal tidbit, I studied classical ballet in NYC during high school, and my grades slightly suffered due to the time I dedicated to commuting and practicing. When I enrolled in college, (and stopped dancing), my grades drastically improved, I was able to join several clubs and conduct research, and I, despite an average HS record, was admitted to Hopkins. It can be done! :)

Good luck to you!
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Admissions_Daniel

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Admissions: Sophomore v. Junior transfer
« Reply #2 on: May 21, 2008, 12:05 PM »
Tanya has done a great job answering your questions ... but I wanted to back up her message with some official responses:

Quote from: "adityarajan"
Does JHU give prefrence to sophmore transfers?
 

There is no preference between sophomore vs. junior transfer, but as Tanya explained, the number of spaces for sophomore transfers is directly tied to housing (the # of beds available). This is not a concern for junior transfer applicants.

Quote from: "adityarajan"
What was the acceptance rate for the junior transfers last year?

We do not break down the transfer acceptance rate by sophomore vs. junior year applicants. The overall acceptance rate last year was 8%.

Quote from: "adityarajan"
How much impact will the high school record (in this case a bad one) have on the admissions process?

The high school transcript is required and it matters. We would not require it if it didn't play a role. How much importance it plays in the review of an individual applicant will vary greatly from one applicant to another. There is no way to predict what role it will play in one's individual review.

heinfo

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Admissions: Sophomore v. Junior transfer
« Reply #3 on: February 06, 2011, 08:35 PM »

Hi, I have one question about transfer.

I heard that comittee doesn't even see the application of student who already finished first semester of junior.

Is it true? or is it really hard to get in compare to current sophomore student?

Admissions_Daniel

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Admissions: Sophomore v. Junior transfer
« Reply #4 on: February 07, 2011, 07:38 AM »
Quote from: heinfo
Hi, I have one question about transfer.
I heard that comittee doesn't even see the application of student who already finished first semester of junior.
Is it true? or is it really hard to get in compare to current sophomore student?
Johns Hopkins welcomes transfer students from two- and four-year colleges and universities into the sophomore and junior classes in the fall semester only. To receive a bachelor’s degree from Johns Hopkins, a student must carry a full-time academic load at Johns Hopkins for at least four consecutive semesters, not including summer sessions, and must accumulate a minimum of 60 degree credits at Johns Hopkins. For these reasons a student who has already begun their junior year at another college are not eligible for transfer admissions.
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