<p>I intend to apply next year and am kind of wondering what I will need to do to get in. Intending to major in either engineering or buisness. Here's some stats on myself:</p>
<p>~3.85 unweighted GPA so far this semester (1st semester junior year) with 3 AP classes, 2 honors, 2 regular (not really available in honors). Taking AP Calculus, AP Economics, AP US History and plan on taking at least AP Physics and AP Government next year (AP Stat is another good possibility as well as Multivariable Calculus which doesn't have an AP test). I have a pretty decent record of community service with my church, have played the viola for 6 years, and participated in a German exchange program last year. I also plan on trying to be a camp counselor this summer and helping with some school clubs this and next year. Further, I just moved to this school this year, maybe my relative good grades will send a good signal (ie that I can adapt well)?</p>
<p>So, am I generally on the right track or will I need to "kick it up a notch" if I want to get in?</p>
<p>Thanks for the help you all :)
George</p>
<p>Edit: Further, I have a 2030 on my PSATs which I didn't especially study for and plan to take the SATs at least 2-3 times between now and next year. Should I also take the ACT? How about SAT2s?</p>
<p>Seems to me like you are on the right track, just keep those grades high, do well on the SATs and apply early, and you will have no problem. Also, there is no reason to take the SAT2 for U of M because they do not use them at all to review your application, but check out the other colleges you are applying to just in case they may.</p>
<p>You're doing well. Like puissant said, APPLY EARLY. Applying early = better shots at scholarship money, programs such as Honors, et cetera. Michigan does rolling admissions for a reason - they want to reward the people who were interested enough to apply early in the game. It definitely sounds as though you're interested.</p>
<p>From what I have read on this board, Michigan is "numbers driven". Your GPA and ACT/SAT scores are the most important thing they look at.</p>
<p>Refigure your gpa: Use just your sophomore and junior grades. Throw out elective and pluses & minus. No weighting. Just a straight 4.0 scale. That is your UM gpa.</p>
<p>Check out their web site. I don't believe they use SATIIs or the Writing portion. You might think about taking the ACT. Some people seem to find it easier.</p>
<p>The advice I have read is: keep your grades up, apply early, take the most rigorous curriculum, and keep your grades up. And apply early. Our GC mentioned that applying the first week you are back to school is not too early.</p>
<p>Last year my school had a 6 point scale (ie 94-100 was an A), this year it is 10 point (90-100). How would I convert them and such?</p>
<p>Also, what counts as elective vs non-elective? Technically, AP Calc for me is elective because I have enough math credits already, what would they count it as?</p>
<p>Edit: As per the "only academic classes" (leaving out my orchestra class) and today's report card I have a 3.83 unweighted which isn't bad (only B I got was in AP Calc). With all my classes I have a 3.85 unweighted and a ~4.7 using a 1 point weight/honors or AP.</p>
<p>Just curious, how good of a chance would I have to getting into the Engineering college here? Do most people go into it their freshman year or transfer sophomore year or some such?</p>
<p>Gamefreak, I like your chances for Engineering or LSA. Your 3.8+ unweighed GPA while taking AP classes gives you a check mark on the criterion Michigan values the most; grades! Your SAT score will have to be reasonable if you want to give yourself a good shot. At least a 700 on the math and over a 600 on the Verball. Michigan does not look at the writing section of the SAT yet. They may next year, but I doubt it. The SAT II is not necessary, but most of Michigan's peers (Cornell, Cal, Northwestern etc...) require them, so you might as well take them. As for the ACT vs the SAT, I recommend you take the SAt first. If you break the 1400 on the two original sections of the SAT, you won't have to worry about taking the ACT. With regards to Michigan, apply as early as possible. If you can apply before September, and if your SAT is decent (close to 1400 on the orginal 2 sections of the SAT), I am pretty sure you will have an acceptance come late October. </p>
<p>As for the Business school (Ross), your chances seem iffy. Ross is going to be more selective than any other Michigan program simply because of its quality (top 3 nationally) and size (Ross is very small compared to its peers).</p>
<p>Ahhh sounds good. Yeah as I mentioned, I have only taken the PSAT and plan to review/take a class or something to get my scores up before doing the Real Deal. Anyways, thanks a bunch for the help!</p>
<p>The fact that you're only a junior and are already looking closely at colleges says something about the type of studet you are. Your chances already seem good based on your grades and courseload, and if you apply early that would greatly increase your chances for a scholarship, like Ahab said. I have a friend who applied to Mich at the end of summer with a 91 out of 100 GPA and received a FULL scholarship. Of course she was also the head of a top-notch, nationally-ranked debate team...</p>
<p>The way Mich calculates your GPA is like this:
A+,A,A-...4.0
B+,B,B-...3.0
C+,C,C-...2.0
D+,D,D-...1.0</p>
<p>Also, certain courses not involving the core subjects (Math, English, Science, Language, Social Studies) generally do not count. I know someone on this board asked if AP Art History would count and several people said it didn't even though it's an AP.</p>
<p>just a head up if you're applying for Ross PA you really want to apply early because it is on a rolling basis. to get into Ross you'll need to go the extra mile with unique extracurriculars, but def keep those grades up. 32+ on ACT would be safe in getting you into the honors LSA program</p>
<p>bschool, you're pretty badly mistaken if you think a 32+ ACT makes you a safe bet for the honors program. This year the Daily had a story on the admissions process and talked about a girl with a 34 that didn't even get accepted to Michigan, let alone the honors program, so you're pretty deceived there. Gamefreak, I like your chances, and if you apply early, you're more likely accepted than not.</p>