Early Decision Questions, Updated for 2009

[jiho6602]

hello,
i was admiited to Johns Hopkins University with Early Decision.

i actually applied to other colleges as well after i submitted Hopkins apps.

now that i was accepted to Hopkins, when should i cancel the other colleges?



second question. i read the topic below about senior grades.

the reply says that b's are ok..

just want to make sure.. is having 1 A, 3 B's, 1C understandable as well?

[Admissions_Mark]

Jiho,

First and foremost congratulations on being admitted. When withdrawing other applications, you can either 1) send an email or letter to your regional counselor at that school if you know who that is or 2) place a phone call to the admissions office and ask to withdraw your application because you've been admitted ED to Hopkins.

There are no set rules to these post-matriculation transcript reviews as each and every situation is taken on a case-by-case basis . Every year a handful of student have their admission rescinded for poor grades, disciplinary actions, and/or providing false information in their application.

As what constitutes poor grades, we will evaluate for a serious downgrade in performance. Typically this is seen in a number of C and D grades, as well as any failures. Having a mild case of "senioritis," struggling with a rigorous curriculum, or a slight drop in your typically perfomance (Bs now instead of As) is all understandable. It is when there are a number of seriously poor grades will a reconsideration be necessary.

Make it easy -- keep up the good work so none of this becomes a concern.

I hope this helps.

~Mark

[S. Luterman]

I already mailed letters to the other schools I applied to. Should I call in/send an e-mail, or are letters sufficient?

[Admissions_Daniel]

Letters work too!

[anakinsolo]

JHU is my dream school and I intend to apply ED...I'm 100% sure. However, I'm a little bit worried about financial aid...if I'm accepted and JHU doesnt provide me with a good finacial aid package, is it possible to back out of the contract? I just dont want to drown in tuition debts. Thanks!!

This post has been edited by anakinsolo on Aug 1 2007, 09:40 PM

[Admissions_Daniel]

First, the best source of information about applying Early Decision to Johns Hopkins is this FAQ list: http://apply.jhu.edu/faqs/ed.html.

Now, as far as your question, it is important to note that as an ED applicant you will be eligible to apply for all types of need-based aid offered at Hopkins. By applying ED you will not be at a disadvantage for financial assistance.

All applicants accepted ED who applied for financial aid will receive an estimated aid offer with their acceptance. A final aid offer will follow in the spring after you submit the additional required documents (FAFSA, current taxes, etc.). There is a chance that the final offer will differ from the estimated award dependent on how correct one's estimates were when they completed their financial aid paperwork during the ED process.

If we are unable to offer you adequate need-based financial aid, you may be released from the Early Decision contract. Because no additional need-based aid would be available to you as a Regular Decision (RD) candidate, your application would also be removed from consideration altogether.

Finally, it is very important to note that we do not encourage a student to apply Early Decision if financial aid is a serious concern. In such cases, we recommend waiting for Regular Decision so that you can weigh offers from a number of schools. And also, our merit awards are only released during the RD round.

Hope that helps.

[chipwiredrive]

Hola!
My question is regarding the Midyear School Report page of the freshman undergraduate application. My scholastic year is subdivided into 4 marking periods (midyear exams taken after the 2nd marking period is completed). What and when do I send this page in? I am DEFINITELY applying ED, but that's in November. Do I send you my 1st marking period grades of senior year (mid-end of november) or is the midyear sufficient?

Thanks! This forum is more useful than the pencil!

[Admissions_Daniel]

Early Decision applicants are not required to send in the mid-year report until it is available from their school. In most situations (like yours) that will be after the ED application deadline and typically also after decisions have been released. Admitted ED students will need to have their mid-year reports submitted by their schools (see this thread for more details: http://z14.invisionfree.com/Hopkins_Forums...?showtopic=501).

It is recommended that ED applicants have their most recent senior grades submitted when they become available. In your situation, you should have your guidance counselor send your first quarter grades when available as they will help the Admissions committee. When reviewing ED applications, if the Admissions counselor feels we need the most recent senior grades we will contact your school and/or counselor to request whatever grades are available.

Hope that helps.

[kwon182]

From what I've read, the percentage for the early decision admittance was close to 50%. while the regular decision was way lower.

Is there a reason for the huge number difference? Is it easier to get in via early decision? Or does it really not matter?

[Admissions_Daniel]

This Hopkins Insider blog entry from last November thoroughly details the ED process at Hopkins and answers your questions:

http://hopkins.typepad.com/hopkins_insider..._or_not_to.html

[Hohenheim of Chaos]

When applying ED, do we have to send in our first marking period grades for senior year?

I have been really distraught over that because I need room for improvement before I get the decision back from you guys.

[JHU_Jessica]

You do not have to send in your first marking period grades. You do though have to send in your first semester grades no matter if your early decision or regular decision [mid-year report]. If you send in your first marking period grades, you are sending it in because you think it will add something to your application. I sent in mine personally last year because I was doing well, but many do not.

[enavant]

Hi,
I've submitted my ED application. But now I'm very worried because I realized I've missed 2-3 glaring grammatical errors in my primary essay, and in the introduction paragraph, despite having edited my final draft for 12 hours. May I know whether this will jeopardise my application?

[Admissions_Daniel]

Hohenheim of Chaos:

Though first marking period grades are not required for Early Decision applicants, the Admissions counselors may (and often do) contact your school to request recent senior grades before rendering a final decision. And as Jessica said, mid-year reports will be required and final transcripts for enrolling students. Poor senior performance will absolutely impact one's application revirew.


enavant:

There is no way to determine whether or not grammatical errors in one's essay will impact the admissions review. I will say that no one has ever been denied because of a spelling mistake or misplaced semi-colon.

[Nox]

A rather embarassing mistake...

I clicked submit on my CommonApp application and I realized that the essay I attached to the personal essay section was the same one I attached for the supplement. I immediately wrote a letter of apology and sent in a hard copy of the essay that I had meant to put in the personal essay section.

I am not sure when it will be there, but I sent the letter today. I am not sure whether or not the mailman picked up the outgoing letters today, but I think the letter will get there by this weekend.

My question is: Will this roll me over into regular decision instead of the early decision application process?