<p>So I'm going to visit Ann Arbor this spring (as a junior) and I had 2 grandparents that went there (one passed away when I was really young so I didn't know him but my grandma is still alive and well). It's my second choice school as of now but I was just wondering if you think being related to alums help your application much. My cousin, who I thought was pretty smart didn't get in there three years ago so I was just wondering. I think my stats are decently solid anyway I was just wondering because its a public university. Thanks!</p>
<p>it usually helps a little bit, but idk if it will help at all given that your grandparents attended (vs. parents)</p>
<p>It helps a lot more at schools like Harvard.
Michigan is more merit-based because of the large number of applicants.</p>
<p>Ah ok that’s what I figured! So I mean I have a bad cummulative gpa b/c I pretty much got straight Bs almost freshman and soph year. This year, first semester, I had straight As except 1 B. And so far second semester: beautifully straight As (all my classes have been honors or AP all thru HS). </p>
<p>Last year a 5 on the APUS exam. This year I’m in AP Chem and World. So far I’ve got a 32 on the ACT, hopefully going to bring up my reading score (from a 26 yikes!) so I can get closer to a 34. Getting my SATs back in a few days. But is that solid merit? That with some good recs and a helluva lot of ECs?</p>
<p>Chill out man! I got a C+ and a B- in two AP classes in my sophomore year and managed to get into Ross without any impressive extracurriculars or hooks.</p>
<p>Haha alright haha I’m just really disappointed with my freshman and sophomore year efforts. I could’ve done way better</p>