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Tikkun Olam

By Julieta V., ’27 Tikkun Olam, a desire to help repair the world, is the most important value that my family transmitted. Although it was presented to me all my life, I internalized its meaning when I realized I needed to do something for my city. I grew up in La Plata, which sits on […]

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To Be, or Not to Be (A Researcher)? A Portrait of a Humanities Student as a Woodrow Wilson Research Fellow

Hi there! I’m Holly, and I just graduated from Hopkins, where I was a Woodrow Wilson Fellow in Theatre Arts and Studies (yes, we have a theater program and yes, you can do theater research at Hopkins!).   The Woodrow Wilson Research Fellowship is Hopkins’ largest undergraduate research grant; you get up to $10,000 to […]

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Application Tips: Additional Information Section

The Additional Information section of the Common Application and the Coalition on Scoir application allows students to share information not previously discussed in other parts of their application. Admissions Counselor Axel Bax provides advice on how to use the optional Additional Information section to include any necessary context for the admissions committee. The best way […]

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Application Tips: Community Disruption Section

We know the COVID-19 pandemic caused global disruptions, including how you experienced high school and the college search process. We also know that natural disasters and other external events may have influenced your journey as well. Admissions Counselor Stephanie Cerini explains how to share this information in the college applications. The best way to continue […]

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Application Tips: When to Apply

We explain the differences between Early Decision I, Early Decision II, and Regular Decision, so you can choose which plan is right for you. The best way to continue learning about Hopkins? Sign up for our mailing list.

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Application Tips: How We Review Applications

At Hopkins, we’re looking for students who will follow their interests beyond papers and projects to make meaningful contributions to society—from our understanding of history to scientific discoveries and technological innovations. As we’re reviewing your application, we look for evidence to show us how you might thrive in our academic environment and engage in communities […]

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A Tale of Two Cities…and Their Gifted Education Systems

Hello, my name is Raymond Perez. It’s still surreal to be a Hopkins grad, having just finished my final project in the spring for the Woodrow Wilson Fellowship: The Global Excellence Gap. Even before I committed to Hopkins, I knew my time here would be defined by my research—after all, this is the top research […]

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Club Colombia

If you ever ask us what our favorite thing about Colombia is, we will most definitely say it’s its people. Everyone’s happiness is contagious, and you’re guaranteed to laugh if there’s a Colombian around. Growing up in Bogota and Cali, our lives were shaped by this cheerfulness and kindness of those around us, and we […]

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Civic Life

Empowering students from all areas of study to be engaged global citizens. What does it take for people to engage productively as informed, skilled, and effective members of democratic communities and the world? The area of civic studies examines why such skills are foundational to making liberal democracy work in pluralistic societies, how such capacities […]

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5 Things to Consider if You’re Thinking About Early Decision

Applying Early Decision (ED) gives you the strongest chance of admission to your top choice university because space in the class is most abundant at this stage. Follow our tips to help you find your best match and prepare to apply.   1. Do your research. Identify which factors are most important to you in […]