<p>I applied to Michigan on October 11th and received the email stating that they had begun processing my application on the 18th. Total, I have applied to 3 schools, and the other two were Michigan State and Northwestern. I have to admit that Northwestern would be my first choice if I get accepted, but I also have to say that I wouldn't mind ending up at Michigan if it turns out that way in the end (it's my second choice). So far, I've already been accepted at Michigan State and haven't heard from Michigan as of yet (which is starting to bother me). I know that I won't hear from Northwestern for a long time yet so I'm trying not to worry about it (which is really difficult). I've read some of your posts, and it seems to me that you know quite a bit about Michigan (and are truthful in your responses). I guess that I kind of just need someone to talk to right now and get my worries out in the open.</p>
<p>Just so you can get a better sense of who I am - I split my time in high school between two schools (one of which is a normal high school and the other is a math and science center, which is a little more rigorous and selective than the usual). All of the math, science, and technology courses that I have taken in high school were either honors or AP, and I am also taking AP English this year. I have somehow maintained a 3.9583 UW GPA and am ranked 19 in a class of 254 at my home school. I also scored a 28 on my ACT (I know, its a little low for what Im shooting for). In my spare time, I am a member of the National Honor Society, the writing club, and Ayudantes (a tutor for Spanish students in levels that I have already passed), and I played basketball during my freshman year. I also do a ton of volunteer work (such as volunteering at a Ronald McDonald House every other weekend for 3 hours as well as others). Im applying to LSA for Communication Studies and Computer Science.</p>
<p>Im sure everyone gets this way during the waiting period (you know, the worrying and the second guessing). I was wondering if you would be able to maybe think of ways to keeping my mind off of these applications for once (mainly saying that no one can fully predict their decisions on an applicant so really, whatever happens, happens theres nothing I can really do about it). It would just be kind of nice to be able to go through a day and not think about this stuff for once.</p>
<p>Sorry it took so long for me to respond. I am travelling these days. </p>
<p>If you got confirmation from Michigan on October 18th, you should hear back from Michigan anytime between now and mid December. You have good stats and you applied at a reasonable time. There is not much you can do to ease the suspense. That's part of the application process. I actually enjoyed the suspense! hehe</p>
<p>If you are from Michigan, your chances are good. If you are out of state, your chances are still decent, but not good.</p>
<p>By the way, do you know when they will be sending out the letters to the next batch of applicants? I know they do so at certain times during the year, but I'm not sure when they are. It didn't say anything on their website (wasn't known at the time that they last updated it).</p>
<p>Alexandre, do you know someone that applys to the undergrad business school in '06 when it only accepts 70 people can be rejected from there but still be accepted to Michigan?</p>
<p>Globalist, I love Michigan and it is always fun to see students apply to my alma matter.</p>
<p>plmok, I am not sure how the Business school appkicants will be handled. I would assume that it would be a similar scenario to the Music school. First, the applicants are accepted by the school of LSA and then, they are considered by the B school. But I could be wrong. You are better off asking the University directly. Let us know whatr they tell you.</p>
<p>I was in NYC a mere 20 hours ago! I am thinkingof starting an alum club here in Dubai. There must be at least 20 or 30 Wolverines living in the UAE.</p>
<p>Relax Reeses. Like I said above, it takes 4-8 weeks for Michigan to respond these days. You got your confirmation roughly 5 weeks ago. There is no need to panic. You can call the admissions office to make sure they got everything, but you should hear back from them sometime between now and mid-December. And given your stats, like I said before, you stand a good chance...especially since you are an in-state applicant.</p>
<p>Sorry Alexandre if I was starting to get on your nerves. It's kind of like a trait of mine to start getting anxious over nothing. Plus, things aren't made any easier when I have someone pretty vital in my life that lives for annoying me about my applications. Every single time that I see him he asks me if I've been accepted yet (and tells me not to get too excited about it). He did the same thing to me before I was accepted at State for State, and now he's doing it for Michigan. I'm to the point where I just want a letter from them so that he can't bug me anymore (even though after I hear from Michigan, he'll probably start on Northwestern IF I get accepted).</p>
<p>You did not get on my nerves. I find your concerns very typical of college applicants. It is a stressful time in a student's life.</p>
<p>So, who is this person vital in your life that is bugging you? It wouldn't be a boyfriend now would it? Well, I hope you get into Michigan and Northwestern and that you pick wisely. Both are great schools, but they are so different, only one can be the right fit for you.</p>
<p>No, he's not a boyfriend. He's actually my brother. When I said vital, I meant that I can't always avoid him when I want to do so (even though there are times when I don't want to avoid him even though this is not one of them). He is bugging me just slightly about my applications, and the worst part about it is that he knows he can get away with it.</p>
<p>Aaahhhh...sibling rivalries! LOL Oh well, is it a yonger brother or an older brother? If he is older, where does he go to college? If he is younger, just pull rank! hehe</p>
<p>Does Michigan notify you if there are any missing materials in the application? If not, is there a number to call to verify that everything is indeed there?</p>
<p>Michigan should notify if an application is complete or if it is missing something. Of course, if you apply and do not hear back from the university after 2 weeks, you should call the admissions office and ask for a status report. The office of undergraduate admissions' phone number is (734) 764-7433.</p>
<p>He's my older brother, and he goes to Michigan State (I think I personally like U of M better, though). What's annoying is that he knows exactly what to say to get me angry (oh well, that what I get for being his sister).</p>
<p>I see. Well, what is your brother telling you? Obviously, Michigan and Northwestern are clearly better than MSU, and I have a feeling you will get into at least one of them.</p>
<p>lol, That's funny. You're actually not the first person that's said that about me.</p>
<p>Basically, my brother is just giving me a hard time by telling me to not be disappointed if I get rejected or deferred (which I might but that's life) and annoying me about how long it's taking Michigan to respond and how late it is in the process (which is kind of a given for Michigan that it takes forever to hear back). I really don't think he's trying to be mean or anything but is only on my case to just give me a hard time, out of curiousity on what's happening in my world, and out of competition (like you said). For heaven's sake, who would want to have his younger sister have the opportunity to "beat" him in anything (including in scholarship money)? I certainly wouldn't if I were him. Basically, he's being a typical older brother. Note: I've actually heard from reliable sources that he's stated himself that I might actually get accepted into these schools (just not to my face of course). I actually think that's kind of funny. It's just kind of annoying to have someone else on my case about MY applications. I don't need the extra stress (I think I give myself enough of that).</p>