@supernovacoach - U Michigan waitlisted my D’s HS valedictorian. OOS, Engineering. 4.0 UW GPA, 36 ACT, 1600 SAT tons of relevant ECs, volunteer work, leadership, awards etc. Visited the school and had a Hail interview as well. He was accepted at a host of other very selective schools so yes, it is possible to get deferred or WL by UMich with these scores. (My D was WL as well).