Okay guys, I've been doing a lot of research into colleges and I think I really want to go to Johns Hopkins. Its a hard school to get into but I have good SATs and high grades so I think I'll be able to pull of getting in. I'm thinking about applying early decision but before I really decide, I'm trying to get some info from people who actually went there. I know its an awesome school so I'm not worried about it academics wise, but I want to know how social life is and how people who went there liked the city and whatnot. Did any of you guys go to Johns Hopkins by anychance or do you know somebody who did? If so, did you/they like it?

Well from stories I heard, I don't think the social life was the selling point for JH

Well from stories I heard, I don't think the social life was the selling point for JH

haha yeah I Know LOL. Basically, I know its not going to be great so I'm really just trying to found out how bad it really is. I've heard from some its not that bad and I've also heard that everyone there is a giant stick up there @$$.

I'm looking at grad school at JHU. Their history department is one of the best in the nation.

I can't answer your question but I will wish you good luck on making your decision. A lot goes in to deciding on what college to go to. Have you read what the Princeton Review has to say? I think I have an old copy of their reviews of all the colleges laying around. They have information on academic, general stuff, and some basic campus/social stuff. I could scan and post the page about JHU if you would like.

Go and visit. That was a major factor in my decision. I enjoy the beauty of the mountains and I'm close to an hour from home, which was my #1 factor.

Go and visit. That was a major factor in my decision. I enjoy the beauty of the mountains and I'm close to an hour from home, which was my #1 factor.

x2.  It was visiting my final two schools that convinced me which one I wanted to go to.

I can't answer your question but I will wish you good luck on making your decision. A lot goes in to deciding on what college to go to. Have you read what the Princeton Review has to say? I think I have an old copy of their reviews of all the colleges laying around. They have information on academic, general stuff, and some basic campus/social stuff. I could scan and post the page about JHU if you would like.

Yeah I checked out Princeton Review online a while ago but I'll have to check it out again and see what they have to say

I would have to say if your SAT are good enough to get into John Hopkins then you probably have numerous schools who would be interested. This said I think you need to look at numerous schools and you should take your major into consideration. Please keep in mind that this decision will effect how you live the rest of your life and is a major investment. I wish you luck, you and your generation are our future. I do not mean to be Uncle Leo but that is who I am.

I would have to say if your SAT are good enough to get into John Hopkins then you probably have numerous schools who would be interested. This said I think you need to look at numerous schools and you should take your major into consideration. Please keep in mind that this decision will effect how you live the rest of your life and is a major investment. I wish you luck, you and your generation are our future. I do not mean to be Uncle Leo but that is who I am.

I am looking at a lot of other schools too but Johns Hopkins just really stands out. My goal is to go into medicine and Johns Hopkins has awesome opportunities in that field, its also close enough that I can drive home easily on weekends if I want to, but its also far enough away that I'm not too close to home.

If you are going into medicine then you are making a good choice.

Bass Wrangler,

As an undergraduate recruiter for LSU may I add my two cents?

First, visit the school and meet with the dean or an assistant dean of the college you wish to major.

Ask questions; obtain a schedule of the classes you take and in what year; note the electives; tutoring offered; and purchase a course catalog.

How is their pre-med program structured and where do the pre-med graduates to for medical school?  Do the majority stay at JH or head to other prestigious medical schools.

What is the drop out ratio of pre-med students? What is the graduation rate of the freshman classes in pre-med?

If you need additional funds, are there jobs on campus you can apply and work? Can you do this your freshman year or must you wait for your sophomore year?

As for the social life, all colleges and universities have their own level of social life.

Some schools, like the big football schools, have wonderful social life surrounding athletics, fraternities and sororities, parties. Others have skiing clubs, etc.  This is the flavor of the university's social structure and each school is the same also different.

Smaller schools have their social life revolving around other activities, such as the arts, club sports, college fishing teams, etc.  You will find and enjoy whatever social activities Johns Hopkins has to offer.

And you will meet and join a small number of friends on campus and do things with them.

Now, a word to the wise.  FORGET THE SOCIAL LIFE. You will blend in easily with the other students and enjoy the social life.  FOCUS ON YOUR STUDIES, especially in your freshman year.

It is easier to get into college then getting out of college with your degree.

Great news about Johns Hopkins and I send my best wishes for a great 5 or 6 years in college.

My daughter is entering her senior year at GW, she is currently on the Deans List!

She wanted to leave the first semester she was there, she felt like she did not fit in.

She found a group of like minded students, seriously pursing their studies, she has a weekly show on their radio station and has prospered.

Learning institutions  like GW and Hopkins are precious and I would say any sacrifices to social living will be worth it in the end.

If you are going into medicine then you are making a good choice.

It must be good, Captain B.J. Hunnicutt went there.

My daughter is entering her senior year at GW, she is currently on the Deans List!

She wanted to leave the first semester she was there, she felt like she did not fit in.

She found a group of like minded students, seriously pursing their studies, she has a weekly show on their radio station and has prospered.

Learning institutions like GW and Hopkins are precious and I would say any sacrifices to social living will be worth it in the end.

GW meaning George Washington University in DC? That is pretty darn impressive to get on the dean's list there.

Yes I am grateful she has her mothers brain genes and not mine

Just had a guy come take a CPR course with me who is a Senior at Hopkins, he said he loves it. Its easy to find a good time if you want to, but its not parties on your doorstep each time you want to study. Sounds like a good mix to me!

I will be in D.C. next week for work, but I'm meeting up with a friend who is a law Student at JHU, so I'll be sure to ask him the same...if I remember!

Thanks for all of the input guys, as always I really appreciate it.

And Sam, your post brought up a few questions that I hadn't even considered. I printed off a copy of your post so that I can use it to make a list of questions that I need to ask when making college visits this summer. Thanks!

Another thing to consider is do any of the schools you are looking at offer programs that guarntee you a spot in their or another medical school?

Having started with one of these programs for pharmacy and knowing many people in them for medicine I can warn you they can be stressful because of grade and extra requirements. Howver, it's nice to know if you stay in the program that you have a spot in that med program.

Just something else to consider.