Big Dilema...Please help me out

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Michigan
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<p>I've begun to complete the application as well as the supplamental essay for PA to Ross when something hit me, will I have a better chance if I submit the application after I recieve my new sat/act scores for the october and november tests? </p>

<p>I know that Ross PA will still probably be a reach but I'd still like to know if I should wait a few months to apply with new, hopefully higher, test scores so that I will have a better chance for Ross PA/Honors program/scholarships (just throwing that word out there because I like it).</p>

<p>If I decide to just send in my stuff as it is I will have my application done by mid september.</p>

<p>Here are my stats, I appreciate all advice:</p>

<p>SAT: M:740 CR: 720 W: 700 = 2160 (going to retake)
SAT II: US: 780 Physics: 770 Math IC: 740 Bio: 720 Chem: 710
ACT: Math:36 Reading:36 Sci:35 Eng:26 = 33 Essay:11 (most likely going to retake)</p>

<p>Freshman and Sophmore Weighted (all school provides) GPA =94.5
Junior year GPA =99+
Major upward trend that looks something like Freshmen:92ish Soph:96ish Junior:very close to 100
My course load also intensified each year
School doesnt rank (Top 100 School on Long Island, typically sends 30+ out 500 to Ivy's)
AP's: Euro (3...ouch), Physics B (4), US (5)
Senior Year schedule: AP Micro/Macro/Lit/Calc AB/Physics C/Comparitve Government
All honors/AP</p>

<p>EC's:
Student Government: class treasurer (all years)
Spanish club: president
DECA: vice president
Baseball
Teens As Leaders: officer
Led a peer education seminar on AIDS</p>

<p>Awards/Honors Societies:
National Merit commended
National Honors Society
Russian Honors Society
Spanish Honors Society
4th place in a Long Island business competition</p>

<p>Work Experience:
This summer I am Interning at a Financial publishing firm/hedge fund (seperate businesses)</p>

<p>This internship has helped to reinforce my thinking that I want to work on wall street after I graduate. The man I interned for really showed me alot, he brought me into the city for meetings and conferences and really showed me the business. </p>

<p>Intended Major: Economics</p>

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<p>Apply early. Your application won't be sent to Ross until after you have been admitted to LSA anyway. So, Ross will see your October/November scores. Also, if you do worse, you don't have to send them in. If you plan to do the LSA Honors Program, you will have a tough time once you're in Ross. IMO, if you get into Honors, you may only choose to do it your freshmen year. Even if you're not in Honors, it doesn't mean you can't get into Honors Math for example. However, you would not be eligible for Great Books.</p>

<p>The Ross essay is VERY important. You have the stats to get in, so you should make sure your essay demonstrates your passion for business. (The average SAT was 1419 (Math and CR) and the average ACT was 31 and the average GPA was 3.8 for this year's Ross pre-admits. So, you can see how important the essay and the rest of your application is.)</p>

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<p>thanks for the help</p>