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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 […]

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A Fireside Lecture: Advice for the Future & Lessons from the Past in the College Search 

I do not have a very dramatic story to be sure. I cannot say that I always imagined I would be going anywhere outside of my dandy New England bubble. The aphorism “life is full of surprises” has turned out to be true more so than false by my reckoning. It is ironically simple why […]

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Baltimore Recommendations

Baltimore is a city infused with culture, history, and plenty of personality. We’ve put together a series of recommendations grouped by interest for you to enjoy!

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Let Them Eat Cake: Edible Book Festival 2023

The Edible Book Festival is perhaps the tastiest tradition at Hopkins. Held every spring, this festival is full of desserts inspired by literary titles, characters, or authors. While it’s fun to ooh and ahh at the word play, the icing on the cake (*pun very intended*) is that you get to try every cake! Hopkins […]