2012-2013 Johns Hopkins University Application Thread

[masrawy]

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Nope, no class ranking and true Pass/Fail! In fact, even if you fail an exam, you can retake it multiple times and it doesn't show up on the transcript at all (although I'm not sure this has ever happened). This definitely reduces stress. I can't imagine how medical school would be anywhere where the medical sciences were based on honors/high pass/pass/fail. It seems that would really destroy class cohesiveness and make medical school much less enjoyable.

As a side note, there was a lecture a few months back on how memory and capacity to learn is highly dependent on stress level. I can honestly say that my retention of material has only benefited from the pass/fail system. I sense that everyone else also works extremely hard, and Hopkins students seem to fare quite well.

Whether you pick Hopkins or decide on another school, I would most highly recommend attending a medical school where you can learn in a stress-free environment. Competition during the first few years of medical school, I think, I can do nothing but hurt. Step 1 and all the other institutionalized parameters, and hopefully your true desire to learn medicine and become the best physician you can, will make you work hard.

Follow your heart and good luck!

 

[hurlygrly07]

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[SoulinNeed]

does hopkins give any merit scholarships? when do acceptees generally hear about financial aid?

Merit scholarships? No.

 

[Traveller01]

Heads up for people - friend contacted them today. All decisions (maybe just for pre-interview people? I don't know) are supposed to go out in the next 2 weeks.

Just called myself and was told the decisions would be released "before the end of the month". When were the second round of decisions released last year?

 

[wheewer]

Are interview invites done being sent now?

 

[Traveller01]

My best bet is that the next round of acceptances are coming out next Tuesday (3/12). Fingers crossed.

 

[somethingdeep]

My best bet is that the next round of acceptances are coming out next Tuesday (3/12). Fingers crossed.

Is the next date acceptances are released the last one (not counting waitlist)? If so, we were told at my interview in January that we'd be notified "at the end of March."

 

[NickRiviera MD]

Is the next date acceptances are released the last one (not counting waitlist)? If so, we were told at my interview in January that we'd be notified "at the end of March."

It won't be the last; a friend of mine and I both interviewed in the last few weeks and our interview groups were told we would receive our decisions towards the end of April.

 

[wangers5270]

They should give several weeks of notice before second look weekend for admitted students. so, if their SLW is April 11-13, then I would imagine that people should be accepted by next week. For people who just recently interviewed, either a) they'll expedite it or b) you'll hear after SLW. The latter doesn't really make sense though...March 12 seems reasonable. All you can do now is wait patiently since tomorrow is Friday and decisions are probably already made but not released yet! Good luck all! 😍

 

[aiwe]

I certainly hope they make decisions earlier... especially since their financial aid deadline is next friday.

 

[carnelian]

Can someone please post the email address for sending update letters? For some reason I have more than one written down... Thanks!

 

[Tophs]

[email protected] is where I sent mine

 

[Donald Blake MD]

For those working on their financial aid requirements, have you sent in the 1040s and the W2s to Hopkins? I have already done my FAFSA, Need Access, and the institutional aid questionnaire...

 

[DrDestroyMD]

Sent mine via email two days ago. awaiting confirmation from the financial aid office that everything is in order.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using SDN Mobile

 

[ironyeti]

Just got a "decision is available on our website" email but there is nothing on their site. I'm not expecting good news 🙂

EDIT: And we're live... Rejection in hand.

 

[kitty8]

"The decision regarding your application to The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine is now available online.

Please log into The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine online application system and click on the decision link."

Where is it...I don't see the link. Doubt this is good news, though. Pre-interview.


😕😕😕

 

[fisharmy]

Just got a "decision is available on our website" email but there is nothing on their site. I'm not expecting good news 🙂

Same here. I am ready to write a "thank you for rejecting me" note though.

 

[gspin13]

"The decision regarding your application to The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine is now available online.

Please log into The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine online application system and click on the decision link."

Where is it...I don't see the link. Doubt this is good news, though. Pre-interview.


😕😕😕

+1 I can't find it either.

 

[twocats]

+1 -- but my online status hasn't changed either

 

[chillen]

yea lol where is it

 

[carnelian]

Is this all pre-interview?? 😵

 

[sharpie1006]

Worried about the rigor of Hopkins...on their second look registration form, they ask for 3 interesting facts about yourself! That's a lot- I'm not that interesting!

My 3 facts from last year:
1. I
2. like
3. sushi

 

[leungdong]

For those working on their financial aid requirements, have you sent in the 1040s and the W2s to Hopkins? I have already done my FAFSA, Need Access, and the institutional aid questionnaire...

I am a little confused on what all I need to send to Hopkins for financial aid. I already submitted FAFSA and the JHU Financial aid form. Is there more?

 

[Donald Blake MD]

If anyone is interested, I called the Fin Aid office and was told that confirmation of necessary materials for financial aid are given if the applicant requests confirmation. So I do not think confirmation is sent to anyone unless asked

 

[somethingdeep]

Anyone know how important it is to get financial aid stuff in by the March 15 "priority deadline" if we haven't heard our decision yet? I interviewed in January, and they said we won't hear until the end of this month.

 

[yellowfish]

Anyone know how important it is to get financial aid stuff in by the March 15 "priority deadline" if we haven't heard our decision yet? I interviewed in January, and they said we won't hear until the end of this month.

I don't think it's very important. I asked the financial aid office about it and they said that since entering students have their financial aid packaged first, they rarely run out of money for them - it's more important for returning students to get their information in early on. Current students can correct me if that's wrong!

 

[sharpie1006]

If anyone is interested, I called the Fin Aid office and was told that confirmation of necessary materials for financial aid are given if the applicant requests confirmation. So I do not think confirmation is sent to anyone unless asked

I believe they'll follow up with you if you're missing any materials after the deadline. And the award package is typically announced before Second Look so you have a chance to visit the financial aid office and ask any questions you have about it, if you want.

Anyone know how important it is to get financial aid stuff in by the March 15 "priority deadline" if we haven't heard our decision yet? I interviewed in January, and they said we won't hear until the end of this month.

If you're still heavily considering coming to Hopkins, I would just send in my financial aid materials regardless of when you hear the decision (assuming it doesn't cost you too much extra?). That being said, as far as I'm aware, the very last batch of acceptances is sent in April, so I'm sure it's also fine if you wait. You can also email/call the financial aid office if unsure.

 

[MedicalAuthor]

Does anyone know if the financial aid here is exclusively need-based?

 

[somethingdeep]

Thanks for the replies!

 

[Donald Blake MD]

Does anyone know if the financial aid here is exclusively need-based?

All Fin Aid at Hopkins is need-based

 

[somethingdeep]

On the Financial Aid Institutional Application, does anyone know if the question about monthly rent or mortgage payment is asking what we currently pay, or what we would anticipate paying if we matriculated at Hopkins?

 

[leungdong]

How does AOA work at Hopkins? Is the top percentage based on grades only? For example, if all 110 students get perfect grades, are they all considered AOA?

 

[riddler]

How does AOA work at Hopkins? Is the top percentage based on grades only? For example, if all 110 students get percent grades, are they all considered AOA?

I'm not sure in particular how it works, but I do know that AOA nominations are only released after the residency process so it has no impact (I think) on your residency application. I remember reading this somewhere, but someone please correct me if I'm mistaken!

 

[DrDestroyMD]

If anyone is interested, I called the Fin Aid office and was told that confirmation of necessary materials for financial aid are given if the applicant requests confirmation. So I do not think confirmation is sent to anyone unless asked

Yeah, I had to call them today to verify that my materials were received. The people at the office were really nice about it, though.

 

[semicharmed]

I'm not sure in particular how it works, but I do know that AOA nominations are only released after the residency process so it has no impact (I think) on your residency application. I remember reading this somewhere, but someone please correct me if I'm mistaken!

This is correct! We designate AOA placements after the match. It won't be an issue for your match to come out of Hopkins with/without this distinction, based on the feedback we receive.

In terms of the Need Access Form; you will need to designate both your current rent AND the rent that you anticipate paying at Hopkins (you will see the questions asking for the year 2013-2014 as this anticipatory element).

Congrats to people who are accepted! It's truly a wonderful place to be and we are really looking forward to welcoming you here in a few weeks.

 

[tomhaverford]

I was interviewed in late February. Anyone know how much longer we have to wait before we'll receive decisions?

 

[falcinator]

I was interviewed in late February. Anyone know how much longer we have to wait before we'll receive decisions?

II 2/1 and haven't heard anything yet.

 

[tomhaverford]

II 2/1 and haven't heard anything yet.

So we'll definitely be missing out on Second Look weekend.

 

[bansheebeat]

I also interviewed on 2/1, and we were told that we'd hear back in late March - just enough time to make it to second look. aaaah fingers crossed!

 

[richardkimble]

So, uh, any guesses on how late "late March" is?

 

[DrDestroyMD]

Does anyone know when financial aid packets are released if we submitted all of our materials by the priority deadline?

 

[diethylether]

It says on the second look schedule that they will be released the week before second look, so when you go for your financial aid appointment at second look you have something to talk about, guessing the first week of April?

 

[Donald Blake MD]

Does anyone know when financial aid packets are released if we submitted all of our materials by the priority deadline?

Last year one student got their packet in the last week of March.

 

[aiwe]

So, uh, any guesses on how late "late March" is?

Too late. 😡 (I kid, I kid. Sort of.)

Come on, Hopkins! Let us know!

 

[DrDestroyMD]

Has any accepted student received any info from the school about housing (particularly 929)? I remember that they said we would receive information by mail in early spring, but I haven't received anything yet.

 

[erutha95]

Has any accepted student received any info from the school about housing (particularly 929)? I remember that they said we would receive information by mail in early spring, but I haven't received anything yet.

http://www.live929.com

 

[Donald Blake MD]

Does anyone know how our aid packet is released? Email?

 

[Traveller01]

To all those waiting to hear back during "the end of May", let's commiserate in our misery. This wait is figuratively killing me...

 

[0953920]

Based on the size of the 2017 Facebook group, it seems like this year there's going to be little waitlist movement... I think it's already at 110 members

 

[sharpie1006]

Based on the size of the 2017 Facebook group, it seems like this year there's going to be little waitlist movement... I think it's already at 110 members

I don't necessarily think so. The number of people that attended 2nd Look last year was fairly high (can't remember, but easily >150), and there was still considerable movement off the waitlist in May. Folks who are considering Hopkins tend to also be considering other great schools.

That and there are still acceptances to be sent out, right? (unfortunately... sorry for the wait, guys) 🙄