<p>I have received a 25 ACT score twice in a row.. I know that is substantially low for this school, however, I have a 4.0 UW and a 4.114 W GPA... I am top of the class, along with MANY EC's. Is it a possibility?? Has anyone been accepted there with similar stats?</p>
<p>Right now your ACT is a yellow flag, take care of that and UM should be a safe match for you. Give yourself a 3-4 months to prepare and retake. For someone of your caliber, consistently scoring +32/36 on a non-specialized test like the ACT should be very manageable with the proper preparation. Just get 2 or 3 good prep books and do a little bit every day, then do a few full-length practice tests to simulate the real thing a week or so before the test date. Know the reasoning behind every question you do and try to find patterns in the questions you feel comfortable/not comfortable with.</p>
<p>thank you so much! I really did not study much for either of the times I took the test so hopefully the next time around studying will help me out… Thanks for the info!</p>
<p>Look into getting a good tutor if you can afford it. I can’t remember how much my parents paid, maybe $40 a half hour. My tutor didn’t really improve my scores too much, but my sister went from a 25 to a 30 on the ACT with the same tutor. With grades like you have the problem is probably test taking skills and not smarts. A good tutor will teach you strategies on test taking. I think in total my parents spent about $200 on the tutor. Good luck and GO BLUE.</p>
<p>It’s a definite possibility. My friend was accepted with a 26 ACT. It was her second time taking it; the first time, she received a 23. (Of course, she is in-state, so that might make a difference…)</p>
<p>I got admitted as the top of my class with a 27 ACT on my 3rd try (24 the first, 26 the second). I had many ECs, great essays, etc… I got admitted to the honors program as well. Your GPA and course rigor outweighs your ACT score usually and with your stats, you should be fine.</p>
<p>I think your chances are better than the kid on the other thread with the 3.52 GPA and the 2380 SAT. There are definite students with your stats at U-M, probably more than you think because students with 25 ACT do not like to go around telling people their score. The 4.0 GPA is more important to U-M than the test score. If you got a 25 twice you may not be a good standardized test taker. Nonetheless, if you haven’t practiced for the test, I would get a tutor and try again because if they take you it will be in spite of the 25 not because of it. Your chances may be affected by U-M’s evaluation of your high school. If the 4.0 is indicative of strong academic performance and U-M likes your high school, that will help.</p>
<p>Definitely apply and good luck on your next ACT.</p>
<p>Michigan places much more weight on curriculum and GPA than on standardized tests. Michigan will be a reach, but it is certainly out of reach. Try to improve that ACT score to 27 or 28 if possible. Apply EA.</p>
<p>I think Alexandre meant to say “it is certainly not out of reach”.</p>
<p>Thanks to all! One of my friends got admitted with a 24 ACT and a 4.0 UW gpa this year. She told me to definitely aply early. I have been studying a great deal over these past few days for the test tomorrow. My reading and english scores have both went up 4 points each in the practice! I really appreciate the feedback</p>
<p>i was accepted with a 25, as long as everything else in your application, essay, transcript, extra curricular, is well balanced you should be fine!</p>
<p>Taking practice tests can make a huge difference in your score. The format for the testing, for me at least, was a little unusual and once I got the hang of it I was able to raise my score seven points without tutoring.</p>
<p>I know people who have gotten in with 24s and 22s. Try taking it again but standardizes tests aren’t the only thing they look at.</p>
<p>I got a 25 and a 3.82 unweighted. I come from a school where only a few people apply (meaning no more than 10). I have very good EC’s and a professor there is writing my rec letter. I also have done a program through their school. Im also in-state.</p>
<p>Do I have a chance of getting in?</p>
<p>I got a 25 and a 3.82 unweighted. I come from a school where only a few people apply (meaning no more than 10). Ive taken the hardest classes my school offers and have gone above and beyond by taking college classes and online AP’s. I have very good EC’s and a professor there is writing my rec letter. I also have done a program through their school. Im also in-state.</p>
<p>Do I have a chance of getting in?</p>
<p>Yes, you have chance. So apply EA and show passion in your essay. You’ll never know unless you try �� good luck!!</p>
<p>You have a chance but you must realize that if you are accepted that you will be admited in spite of your score not because of it. The admissions committee will look at your entire record and based primarily off of your high school transcript may decide that the ACT score is not indicative of your academic achieivement. The test score is one of many factors and is given less weight than GPA and course rigor. I don’t know what U-M thinks of your high school and whehter a 3.82 too there is considered good. Your guidance counselor will know more. There are students without hooks with your score who get in but I can’t say you’re a match. Apply early and best of luck.</p>
<p>In response to res ipsa, my school doesnt offer too many challenging courses. For example, we offered two AP classes last year and I took both of them (Calc and Govt.) and this year they are offering online AP’s and I am taking 3 of them. I also took 1 college class last year and am taking another this year. Would a 3.8 seem less valuable for not-as-challenging curriculum? I took the hardest classes I could.</p>
<p>They shoud know what is offered at your school. They don’t hold it against you if your school does not offer more AP classes. Whether a 3.8 is sufficient depends on more than just what courses are offered - your school may have a sense of this.</p>