The supplement essay (s) can be the most important components of your application. It’s a chance to add depth to something that is important to you and tell the admissions committee more about your background or goals. Test scores only tell part of your story, and they want to know more than just how well you work. They want to see how you actually think.

Below you’ll find selected examples of essays that “worked,” as nominated by the John Hopkins' admissions committee. In each of these essays, students were able to share stories from their everyday lives to reveal something about their character, values, and life that aligned with the culture and values at Hopkins.

The supplement essay for John Hopkins is: 

Founded in the spirit of exploration and discovery, Johns Hopkins University encourages students to share their perspectives, develop their interests, and pursue new experiences.

• Use this space to share something you’d like the admissions committee to know about you (your interests, your background, your identity, or your community), and how it has shaped what you want to get out of your college experience at Hopkins. (300-400 words)*

https://apply.jhu.edu/application-process/essays-that-worked/

What are admissions officers looking for when reviewing your application - This video from an admissions officer at John Hopkins explains what they are looking for with tips on how you should approach your essay and letter of recommendation requests. Think about these questions: 

How are you engaged outside the classroom? 

What interests do you have? 

Where are you making an impact or taking initiative? 

How might you thrive academically and socially at a particular college campus?