As I have been working on college applications, I have decided UMich is still my dream school and my number one choice.
I am applying EA to the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts and I will be undecided in my major. I posted my stats earlier in the summer, but now that I have more under my belt I would like to know about my chances.
I’m a half Asian, half white female from a public high school. I am in state. I have visited the university, gone to a summer info session in my area, and met with the admissions counselor for my school/region at my school.
GPA: 4.00 UW, 4.26 W
ACT: 34 C (34 E, 36 R, 31 M, 35 S, 8 W) (I have taken the ACT 3 other times with composites of 32, 32, and 33)
SAT: 1380 (730 CR/W, 650 M) (Not a great score but my ACT was stronger, thankfully.)
Honors and AP Classes: 4 Honors classes (Honors English 9, 10, Honors Bio, Honors Chem) and 8 AP classes (Calc AB, Calc BC, US Gov, Studio Art, Lang, Lit, Bio, and Chem)
AP Scores: 5 on US Gov, 5 on Calc AB, 5 on Bio
Class Rank: 9 of 295 (Likely to go up to around 6 or so because I am in 4 APs this year)
Extracurriculars: NHS Treasurer, 4 years of marching band, 3 years of optional symphony orchestra (percussion section leader this year), 10 years private study of piano, job as substitute pianist at a church (3 years), Link Crew (junior year)
Volunteer Experiences: Art festival in my hometown, food pantry, community breakfasts for low-income and elderly people, concession stand for my school band, counselor at 6th grade science camp, Red Cross blood drive
Summer activities: volunteer work, Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp for piano (freshman, sophomore, and junior year)
Awards/Recognitions: National Merit Commended Scholar, 3rd Place in local community foundation essay in the humanities contest, 1st place in West Michigan Student Showcase group performing arts (student showcase), 1st place in area awards piano recital advanced division, artwork featured in regional art show, certified Level 9 in piano at Michigan Music Teacher’s Association student testing
Any input on how to make my application stronger as I round it out is greatly appreciated!
It is definitely a match to low match for you.
While one should never use absolutes…I think you’ve got it in the bag.