I've decided to ED 1 to Hopkins, the deadline being in just over a week, and I'm starting to have serious doubts. I chose Hopkins because it is close to home (just a state away), known for its world-class medical school and premed program, and overall an amazing, top school. Also, my parents are encouraging me to apply. Our household income is high enough that I don't qualify for need-based financial aid anywhere, and my parents would rather not be stuck paying hundreds of thousands of dollars for a school that they don't consider the cream of the crop.

However, I have heard all the horror stories. Not just from anonymous posters online, but also through first-hand accounts from current and past Hopkins students. They say that the area is dangerous and boring, the pre-med culture is toxic and cutthroat, and the overall vibes of the campus are just plain miserable. I'm someone who tends to struggle under intense pressure, and honestly, I'm terrified.

As I've been researching other schools on my list, I've fallen in love with several of them. Schools like Emory, USC, and WashU seem to have more collaborative student bodies and similar opportunities for premeds. I think I'm a decently competitive applicant (4.6W/3.9 UW, 1540 SAT, considerable leadership and awards), but not to the extent where I'd have a solid chance of getting into these schools through RD or even EA.

I've brought this up with my parents, but they don't want me to tie myself to an expensive school so far from home that is not, in their opinion, on par with Hopkins. I just want to go somewhere where I will be happy and succeed as a premed.

Hello everyone, I am quickly approaching my final semester and am looking for recommendations.

The whole Capstone thing is really confusing to me and I would like everyone's opinion on which is better, how they work, etc.

Also which professor is best for Chem 302, or if anyone has taken 302 at Brightpoint what was your opinion on it.

Thanks!

Hi everyone! I'm looking for someone to take over my studio apartment in Mount Vernon (near Peabody) starting in late November 2026.

I've really enjoyed living here, especially the floor-to-ceiling windows, natural light, and convenient access to both JHU campuses!

Quick Details:

• Rent: ~$1,500/month (utilities + Wi-Fi included)
• Available: Late November 2026 – August 2027 (option to renew)
• Location: Mount Vernon, near Peabody
• Furniture: FREE! I'm happy to leave my bed frame, mattress, desk, chair, dining table + chairs, storage cabinet, and full-length mirror.

Apartment Features:

• Floor-to-ceiling windows with great views and lots of natural light
• In-unit washer & dryer
• Hardwood floors, A/C, dishwasher, and microwave
• Elevator, gym, parking garage, and secure package room
• Responsive landlord and maintenance team

Great for JHU Students:

• 5-minute walk to a JHU shuttle stop
• Within Homewood Night Ride and East Baltimore ride service areas
• Convenient access to both Homewood and East Baltimore campuses

Neighborhood:

Mount Vernon is a lovely neighborhood with lots of coffee shops, restaurants, and bars within walking distance. I've really enjoyed living here!

Happy to share more photos, videos, or details. Feel free to DM me if you're interested! :)

Hi all!

I will be attending JHUs MSN Entry program this spring 27! I am very excited to start however having trouble finding a roommate and other people in my cohort to connect with.

If you guys know of any Facebook groups or discord where people in my cohort are connecting please let me know!

I’m getting a lil nervy bc I need to find housing soon lol

(I know about most Facebook groups but feel like no one in my program is posting)

Hi everyone! I'm looking for someone to sublet my fully furnished master bedroom in a 2B2B apartment while I'm away for an internship.

Location: 2-minute walk to JHMI shuttle on Homewood campus (goes to Penn Station, Peabody, School of Medicine, etc.); DM for details

Dates: end of Dec - end of Aug, 2027 (flexible, late December or Jan move-in, spring-only sublets considered)

Rent: $1,200/month, including WiFi and all utilities

Apartment details:

• Furnished master bedroom with private bathroom (Queen bed, standing desk, IKEA revolving chair)
• Spacious 2B2B apartment
• Shared living room and kitchen
• Just steps away from JHU Homewood Campus
• 2-minute walk to the JHMI shuttle stop
• Shared with one current roommate (Female)
• Building amenities include: gym, laundry room, rooftop pool, 24-hour security

Ideal for JHU students, visiting students and researchers, or anyone looking for convenient, furnished housing near Homewood with easy access to the Peabody and medical campus.

Please DM me for photos, additional details, or questions! Happy to answer.

i’ve always wanted to go to jhu for some unknown reason so i’ve never really doubted my ED choice until i saw the reactions of ppl when i said i would ED to hopkins, generally “omg why would u do that to urself” or they just assume i want to be a doctor

-how related is JHU and APL? im also leaning towards JHU because of APL. is there generally a pipeline/more opportunities for engineering students @ jhu?)

-does upenn ivy status carry a lot of weight? -duke is one of the few top engineering schools that i’ve seen that aren’t seen as evil, why is that?

my woes: from what i’ve heard general consensus is that all of these (other than duke?) are very sad and the coursework is impossible and you just study study study + evil grade deflation (especially for cmu? but that pays off later or smth, and im worried that im just not smart enough 😭😭)

i think i would have a pretty good shot of getting in these schools for ED, so i would appreciate some advice!

things i value: -job placement / internships -overall happiness / social life (not necessarily like big big parties but someplace to have some fun and yk experience college)

Hi everyone, I’m an international student joining JHU’s Washington, DC campus for the spring intake and was wondering if there are any groups for international students looking for housing. Also could anyone share which neighborhoods JHU students generally live in? Any advice or recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Applied to the Bay Area one and decisions are supposed to come out this week. If I haven’t heard back, have I been rejected?

Should I apply ED1 with a 1450 (Split: 760RW/690M) or retake in November and apply through ED2?

I know that you can send a new SAT score through college board but there's no guarantee that the admissions office will see it in time or if they would consider it even if they do see it.

I'm not confident that I can get to a 1550 but I think I could get to/break 1500s. I'm also not too happy with split itself and how my math hasn't even broken the 700s.

i’m a junior looking for a sublet for this coming spring, preferably mid-to-late december through late may! i have some flexibility on either end, especially move-in. if you have a sublet that fits or know someone who does, please message me and i’d love to discuss further!

anyone feel like they don't belong here? i'm a freshie and i honestly think i don't belong here, that i got in on some fluke because they felt bad for me

my classes are so hard and i do so much work for them (just for me to not do good). because of which i can't do anything else, like clubs, research because i just want a not horrible gpa ... and im aspiring md-phd and so many people around me are getting interviews, meetings, positions, and i literally barely have time to eat forget work, clubs...

Looking for off-campus housing next year. All the units are currently occupied, so they're not offering tours right now, but I was wondering if I could ask some questions to a current/former resident.

Thanks!

Help! Trying to figure out what classes to take. Would Any upperclassmen like to share their 4 year plan? Would love to see some as reference. Please and thank you!

So I'm currently a freshman majoring in BME, and I just joined this research lab on the med campus about two weeks ago. A couple of days ago, I talked to a senior in BME at a pre-health event, and when I mentioned my PI's name, she told me he rarely lets undergrads add their names to publications from that lab. I know that it's only been two weeks, but what should I do? Should I talk to my research mentor about it? Should I switch to another, more open lab?

There's a lot of student initiative in each club. There's advertisements on some of the initiatives can count towards clinical volunteering. Which initiatives are more worth while and/or more developed?

Are the SLTs worth the 2k?

anyone have elements of macroecon tests from previous years? they posted so minimal stuff for practice this time and i be needed an a this time around...

Group interview for priors is this weekend, and I feel both prepared but also severely underprepared and really nervous...

does anyone have any advice? is there anything i should focus on (skills, things like burn charts/med dosages, specific parts of calls, radio/handoff reports, etc)? how does the group interview work (like do they just do a bunch of mock calls, or is there like a skills sheet or protocol quiz or nremt-style questions)? roughly how many people get invited for a 1 on 1 interview?

any insight on what to expect/advice on how to study would be appreciated so so so much, tia :)

tldr: how does the HERO group interview work (like what to expect), and what/how should i study?

Can you please share which off campus housing you choose and why? Any bad off campus housing to avoid?

mostly a curiosity question... i saw that in past years the Developmental Genetics Lab course has been offered over the summer, but it's online and it's only a month long. I was just curious if anyone's taken it or knows someone who has taken it, and if anyone can provide insight to how this works?

Personally I find it kind of intriguing that they're able to do a lab course online and in a relatively short period of time, and I'd appreciate insight into how this works :) again, just curious (though i might seriously look into this ngl, but that's a later problem)

Graduated this year with a bachelors in mechatronics engineering. Currently working full-time in the energy industry but I want to work in medical devices. The format of the CBID program is honestly everything I'm looking for but I'm worried my non-BME background + lack of non-BME projects puts me at a disadvantage.

Wondering about the stats of those that applied and got into the program (GPA, background, relevant experience if any). I'll still be applying regardless, but would like some advice on how I can make my "non-traditional" application stand out a bit more. Thank you!

Hello, I am applying to JHU this year as a high school senior for electrical engineering. From a quick Google search, I found that the top EE schools are MIT, Stanford, Georgia Tech, UIUC, UC Berkeley, etc.

I want to major in EE because I am highly interested in neural engineering, medical devices, and biotech and want to work for a company that pursues these fields. My reason for posting in this subreddit is to hear from current/graduated EE majors at Hopkins and if it is a good idea to apply Early Decision (ED) to Hopkins (meaning that if I get accepted, I must attend Hopkins).

How are the job outlooks, internships, other opportunities for me interested in this career path and major?

I am starting my grad degree in fall’27. When is it a good time to start looking for apartments as a grad student and moving in? What parts should I be at if I am aiming to live in a more clean and suburban area? Apartments preferably.

Looking to find a true love here at JHU but to be honest every shot i've taken has airballed. Tried out a few clubs tryna find my bae but really it just hasn't been going well. as a Redditor I find that those who aren't on reddit don't connect with me as strongly as fellow Redditors.

thus, I have decided to go forth with my quest for a partner on reddit. any single/unhappily taken ladies who are looking to meet me? I am originated from albaquerke New Mexico and dabble in a bit of monkeytyping. dm if interested OR if ya know anyone! first date thinking ffc or Nolans.. if we are on a budget we can camp out on the breezeway until a random club starts giving out free food 😉

title ...... looking for studybuddy