<p>Do you know or suspect that U of M actually reads and considers what is written in the essay? </p>
<p>My stats are below average (OOS, URM, 3.5 gpa, 1940 Sat) but I know that I can write a well-written essay for the supplemental questions.
I believe my essays will be the only thing that will give me a fighting chance at Michigan.</p>
<p>You can watch this video and decide for yourself, watch the whole video or if you are interested in just what University of Michigan is looking for then start watching at about 32:15 minutes (the video is in the middle of the page):</p>
<p><a href=“College Admissions: Forbes Roundtable Discussion”>http://www.forbes.com/sites/troyonink/2011/09/25/college-admissions-insight-from-the-deans-at-penn-and-michigan/</a></p>