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You can begin your application at any time, even with minimal information, and work to gather all of the requirements. You can fill out your application completely online. You can save your...

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Yes, application waivers may be granted for corporate partnerships, military personnel, and health & human services employees. Ask an admissions representative for details.

You can apply online using the online application.

Regarding applications for Summer:

Review times for completed applications range from approximately two to four weeks. 

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Most programs require that your application be accompanied by at least two to three letters of recommendation. You will want to talk to your admissions representative to get the specific...

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Regarding applications for Summer:

Review times for completed applications range from approximately two to four weeks.

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No. For admissions deadlines, please visit our Admissions and Aid webpage

A statement of purpose is a written narrative that accompanies your application. This essay is a great way to demonstrate your writing skills as well as showcase your individual personality to the...

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Once the Admissions Office has received all required materials, it sends the completed application to the Admissions Committee. The Admissions Committee for the chosen program assesses the...

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An official transcript is one that is sent directly to Johns Hopkins University from your previous institution of study. They must be mailed or sent electronically over a secure server by an...

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Regarding applications for Summer:

AAP offers rolling admissions for the summer term. You are strongly encouraged to apply and complete the application process at...

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A good letter of recommendation should come from someone with whom you have a strong relationship — either personally or professionally — but is not a member of your immediate family.

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International applicants seeking a visa to study on campus should submit all application materials at least three months prior to the start of the intended semester of study.

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Applicants who earned their post-secondary degree(s) in a country other than the United States are required to have a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA performed by an outside...

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Yes. Fees will vary by organization. Please check their websites for the most current service fees.

Most applicants from countries where English is not the official language must submit scores from either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing...

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AAP requires a minimum score from the following tests:

  • TOEFL: 600 on the paper test, 250 on the computer-based test, and 100 on the Internet-based test (IBT).
  • IELTS:...
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For TOEFL: The institution code is 8747.

For EILTS and PTE: Students should use "Krieger School of Arts and Sciences - Advanced Academic Programs".

All scores (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE) can be sent electronically.

Select "Electronic Delivery", and for Designation, please put "Johns Hopkins Advanced Academic Programs" or the institution code:...

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The English proficiency exam can only be waived if:

  • The applicant holds a post-secondary degree from a country where English is both the official language and the only language of...
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Yes, some programs allow for a visa sponsorship. Applicants seeking admission to enroll in onsite courses in the U.S., taking at least three courses per semester, may request certification for a...

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Degree Programs:*

  • MS in Applied Economics
  • MS in Bioinformatics
  • MS in Biotechnology
  • MA in...
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Currently, AAP does not offer scholarships to international nor domestic students.

There is no tuition assistance available.

Students can apply using the online application.

Admissions requirements vary based on the degree program. For more specific information, please view the Quick Stats Guide. However...

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JHU AAP accepts official transcripts that are electronically sent directly from the granting institution and emailed to aapadmissions@jhu.edu.

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If a student’s institution does not provide electronic transcripts, a student should request that their institution send an official transcript directly to:

Johns Hopkins University...

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A student’s program location, budget, and mode of transportation should influence their housing selection. Please consult the...

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International students who are enrolled in three courses or more to satisfy their visa requirements are considered to have full-time status and should enroll in the University Student Health...

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JHU does not provide transportation between these campuses. It is important to note that the Homewood campus in Baltimore is approximately 42 miles (68 km) from Washington, D.C.

Students...

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Advanced Academic Programs does not provide employment for students. Strict immigration laws exist that govern the employment of international students in the United States.

It is important...

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Yes, for some programs. With approval from your program adviser and program director, you can enroll in CPT for programs that participate in CPT. (You must complete the...

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Yes, but only after receiving a recommendation from your program adviser and approval of the OISSS.

Yes. Please contact your academic adviser for approval prior to enrollment in the course.

Teaching assistantships are not available to students at Advanced Academic Programs.

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