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creekster · 08-26-2006, 04:19 PM

My son is thinking about applying for early admission to JHU as an undergraduate. He and my wife visited the campus this summer and since then he has been absolutely smitten with the place for some reason. I know little about it other than what I read on the web, which includes that it is expensive. He isn't sure if he can get in and the early admission process would enahcve his chances but also bind hiim to the place. Any thoughts either way? Anybody know about the LDS community there?

Colly Wolly · 08-26-2006, 04:27 PM

He would be in my brother's ward - he lives in Baltimore. John's Hopkins is a great school, very expensive, and smack dab in the middle of the hood. My brother lives in downtown Baltimore and he has alot of stories about gunshots and crackheads and the whole nine.

I can get you in touch with my brother who could give you a better idea of what to expect. He could tell you about the ward and everything. He serves in the young mens. Private message me if you want.

UteStar · 08-26-2006, 04:42 PM

Obviously the Johns Hopkins name carries a lot of weight especially in its graduate programs such as Medical and IR. I am sure its undergraduate program is well thought of but I don't know much about it. But Baltimore is a great city, close to DC. Cost would be an issue...nothing better than $20K per year in undergraduate costs.

Surfah · 08-26-2006, 10:19 PM

Inner Harbor is tight. One of the best baseball stadiums in the country if not the best. Plus some good action at Pimlico. And there is plenty of crack and women to spend the winnings on. What's not to love about Baltimore?

creekster · 08-26-2006, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by surfah33

Inner Harbor is tight. One of the best baseball stadiums in the country if not the best. Plus some good action at Pimlico. And there is plenty of crack and women to spend the winnings on. What's not to love about Baltimore?

Gee, that makes me feel very good. Thanks.

SeattleUte · 08-26-2006, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by creekster

My son is thinking about applying for early admission to JHU as an undergraduate. He and my wife visited the campus this summer and since then he has been absolutely smitten with the place for some reason. I know little about it other than what I read on the web, which includes that it is expensive. He isn't sure if he can get in and the early admission process would enahcve his chances but also bind hiim to the place. Any thoughts either way? Anybody know about the LDS community there?

Johns Hopkins is a premier university. Absolutely first rate, Ivy League caliber. The medical school is always ranked second or third in the nation; it's the Yale of medical schools, as Yale is to law schools, that is.

FarrahWaters · 08-26-2006, 10:52 PM

My brother-in-law goes to the Johns Hopkins medical school. The university is in the middle of a high crime rate area, but my sister and bro-in-law live further out in a nicer area. He takes the train into school everyday, about a 20 minute commute. I think their ward recently split, it was huge before, and they had to pick up two or three of the lower-income members each Sunday for church. They have a close group of LDS fellow medical student friends. BIL got a full-ride scholarship (based on his grades and parent's income) so they are basically getting out of Med. school close to debt-free. I usually talk to sis. over the weekend, I can get more info. from her then.

il Padrino Ute · 08-26-2006, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by surfah33

One of the best baseball stadiums in the country if not the best.

Being able to attend Orioles games would be reason enough for me to send my kid to Johns Hopkins.

Archaea · 08-26-2006, 10:58 PM

If you afforded sending your son to JHU, you wouldn't be able to afford going to Orioles games.

Did Baltimore get a soccer team called the Orioles?

RockyBalboa · 08-26-2006, 11:13 PM

In my line of work I talk to many doctors from all over the country every day.

John Hopkins is the cream of the crop.

08-26-2006, 04:19 PM	#1
creekster Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: the far corner of my mind Posts: 8,711	Any thoughts on Johns Hopkins Univ.? My son is thinking about applying for early admission to JHU as an undergraduate. He and my wife visited the campus this summer and since then he has been absolutely smitten with the place for some reason. I know little about it other than what I read on the web, which includes that it is expensive. He isn't sure if he can get in and the early admission process would enahcve his chances but also bind hiim to the place. Any thoughts either way? Anybody know about the LDS community there? __________________ Sorry for th e tpyos.

08-26-2006, 10:19 PM	#4
Surfah Master Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: F'burg, VA Posts: 3,211	Inner Harbor is tight. One of the best baseball stadiums in the country if not the best. Plus some good action at Pimlico. And there is plenty of crack and women to spend the winnings on. What's not to love about Baltimore? __________________ Ernie Johnson: "Auburn is a pretty good school. To graduate from there I suppose you really need to work hard and put forth maximum effort." Charles Barkley: "20 pts and 10 rebounds will get you through also!"

08-26-2006, 10:58 PM	#9
Archaea Assistant to the Regional Manager Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Orgasmatron Posts: 24,338	If you afforded sending your son to JHU, you wouldn't be able to afford going to Orioles games. Did Baltimore get a soccer team called the Orioles? __________________ Ἓν οἶδα ὅτι οὐδὲν οἶδα

08-26-2006, 11:13 PM	#10
RockyBalboa Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 7,297	In my line of work I talk to many doctors from all over the country every day. John Hopkins is the cream of the crop. __________________ Masquerading as Cougarguards very own genius dumbass since 05'.

08-26-2006, 04:27 PM	#2
Colly Wolly Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,281	He would be in my brother's ward - he lives in Baltimore. John's Hopkins is a great school, very expensive, and smack dab in the middle of the hood. My brother lives in downtown Baltimore and he has alot of stories about gunshots and crackheads and the whole nine. I can get you in touch with my brother who could give you a better idea of what to expect. He could tell you about the ward and everything. He serves in the young mens. Private message me if you want.

08-26-2006, 04:42 PM	#3
UteStar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,817	Obviously the Johns Hopkins name carries a lot of weight especially in its graduate programs such as Medical and IR. I am sure its undergraduate program is well thought of but I don't know much about it. But Baltimore is a great city, close to DC. Cost would be an issue...nothing better than $20K per year in undergraduate costs.

08-26-2006, 10:52 PM	#7
FarrahWaters Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,122	My brother-in-law goes to the Johns Hopkins medical school. The university is in the middle of a high crime rate area, but my sister and bro-in-law live further out in a nicer area. He takes the train into school everyday, about a 20 minute commute. I think their ward recently split, it was huge before, and they had to pick up two or three of the lower-income members each Sunday for church. They have a close group of LDS fellow medical student friends. BIL got a full-ride scholarship (based on his grades and parent's income) so they are basically getting out of Med. school close to debt-free. I usually talk to sis. over the weekend, I can get more info. from her then.