How I Got Into JHU

In this episode of Admit One, host Marc Zawel speaks with Annie, a sophomore at Johns Hopkins University, about her unique journey through the college admissions process. Annie shares her experiences transitioning from private to public school during the pandemic, the challenges she faced, and how she ultimately crafted a standout application that led her to her top choice school. 👉 Subscribe for more real stories and insider tips from top college admits and former admissions officers. Chapters 00:00 Welcome to AdmitOne Podcast 01:36 Annie's Journey: From Private to Public High School 02:54 Navigating 9th Grade Transitions: Social & Academic 04:34 Facing School Limitations: No APs Until Junior Year 05:35 Getting Into Johns Hopkins: Decision Day Story 07:33 Why She Chose Biology and a Humanities Minor 10:03 Building a Strong Profile: Extracurriculars and Research 12:08 Summer Strategy: Research, Medicine & YYGSl 13:10 The Importance of Early Planning in College Applications 14:55 College Applications Are Built in 3 Years, Not 4 15:57 Avoiding Burnout: Finish Essays Before Senior Year 17:29 Finding the Hook: Connecting Dance and Medicine 19:41 Deciding on ED2: Why Hopkins? 21:17 Touring Schools & Changing Her Mind 24:00 Transitioning to College: Skills and Mindset 25:50 Dealing with Doubt in a Competitive Environment 27:17 Tuning Out the Noise 30:20 Advice for Freshmen: Explore Early, Focus on Academics 33:24 Advice for Pre-Meds: Be Curious, Stay Balanced Book a consultation with us to learn how our counselors guide students from day one: https://www.acceptu.com/contact/advisor/ #collegeadmissions #collegeapplications #extracurricularactivities #earlydecision