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Freshman Applicants
The SAT Reasoning Test or the ACT with Writing Test is required. Up to three SAT subject tests are recommended.

Applicants interested in an engineering major should submit scores from the Mathematics Level 2 SAT subject test and at least one science SAT subject test.

SAT Score Choice Policy
Johns Hopkins University considers your highest section scores across all SATs taken—even if they were on different test dates—in our evaluation of your application. We therefore encourage you to update your application with new test scores each time you take the SATs. This policy corresponds with the College Board's "SAT Score—Use Practice Highest Section Scores Across Test Dates—Version 2."

Transfer Applicants
SAT Reasoning Test or ACT scores are optional. SAT Subject Tests are not required.

International Applicants
In addition to the freshman test requirement outlined above, the TOEFL is required of applicants who do not speak English at home AND have not attended an English-language school for five years or longer. All other international applicants are not required to submit TOEFL scores but may do so to supplement their application.

Applicants should score a minimum of 600 (written test) or 250 (computer test). Applicants taking the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) should have minimum sub-scores of 26 (Reading), 26 (Listening), 22 (Writing), and 25 (Speaking). A Critical Reading SAT score of 670 or higher waives for the TOEFL requirement for all students.

A Note on Standardized Test Dates
Johns Hopkins strongly recommends that Early Decision (ED) candidates complete their required standardized tests no later than October of their senior year. Regular Decision (RD) candidates should complete the required tests no later than December of their senior year.

Although we cannot guarantee that November (ED) or January (RD) scores will arrive before the Admissions Committee evaluation, past experience suggests that scores taken on these dates usually arrive in time.

November (ED) or January (RD) scores will be accepted for those students unable to meet their test requirements by October (ED) or December (RD). In such cases, we encourage you to note your intention of taking the later standardized test(s) on your application. There is no need to rush your scores.


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Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Mason Hall
3400 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21218

Phone: 410-516-8171
Fax: 410-516-6025
Email: gotojhu@jhu.edu