Johns Hopkins welcomes first members of its Class of 2019

A record number of high school students applied early decision to the Johns Hopkins University this fall, identifying it as their top choice and committing to attend if admitted.

The 1,865 applicants represent a 17 percent increase from last year's early decision pool, which had already seen a 10 percent increase from the prior year. This group of applicants also represents the most academically competitive early decision applicant pool in Johns Hopkins' history, with 91 percent in the top 10 percent of their graduating classes.

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