3.55 gpa + 30 act?

Colleges & Universities A-Z University of Michigan
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<p>How would UMich LSA view this applicant?</p>

<p>Background information: First gen for college (parents dropped out of high school), Indian (Asian), in-state (lives near UMich campus), went to a competitive school, had a Mon-Fri part-time job since 11th grade, transferred from an easy school to a more rigorous school (according to Newsweek.com) in sophomore year.</p>

<p>Stats:
GPA: 3.55 with an upward trend
ACT: 30
SAT: 2080
PSAT: 200</p>

<p>AP: US History: 5, Micro/Macro: 5, English Lang: 5</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
NHS (11, 12)
Key Club (10, 11, 12)
DECA Club (11, 12)
Physics Bowl (11, 12)</p>

<p>Awards:
Questbridge semifinalist
Certificate of Congressional Recognition
1st place Physics Bowl
2nd place Economics State Championship
2nd place DECA
Finalist for finance essay competition from Wall Street</p>

<p>Intended major: Economics</p>

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<p>I would put you at a semi-reach. a 3.55 GPA is very low for UM. Being in state, first gen, and having solid scores help, but under a 3.7 hinders your chances significantly</p>

3

<p>As an In-State applicant’s mom, I would have to agree with Pat. Under a 3.7 is a reach at UM. Your ACT would have to be 32+ to fix it. Sorry, just my opinion.</p>

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<p>Reach but you have some things in your application that are going for you (Questbridge, first generation, IS). GPA is the problem. Good luck</p>

5

<p>Your ACT score is within the range they want to see. Even though your GPA isn’t perfect, I think the upward trend will help you out. Plus, your ECs are impressive.</p>

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<p>My son was denied with a bit better upward trending GPA and higher 31 on his ACT and more AP classes. He was a legacy - Father, Grandfather. He transferred to U of M as a Soph. I think you are on the edge and it could go either way.</p>

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<p>I mean 3.55 is low and 30 is semi-low. Reach even if you are first gen. The common app is making Michigan a lot more competitive.</p>

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<p>Reach </p>

<ul>
<li>Low GPA w/ not a very heavy AP load </li>
<li>Decent but not great test scores</li>
<li>ECs are kinda weak - there’s only EC you held for 3 years … the rest are at 2 and I don’t see any leadership</li>
<li>Good to have awards but I don’t think these are ones that will significantly improve your chances</li>
</ul>

<p>It might be better if you go to Huron or Pioneer if you’re in the AA area.</p>

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<p>It might be a bit of a reach, but your ACT score is very good. Trust that they will take notice of this.</p>