Chance me please?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Michigan
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<p>I'm a rising senior, most probably will major in molecular bio. I know my GPA is not good and my EC's aren't great. Do you think I have a shot?</p>

<p>School Type: Public
Location: New Jersey
Race/Gender: Asian Female (but I think I'm gonna mark other)
Prospective Major: Cell/Microbio
Unweighted GPA: 3.55*
Weighted GPA: 4.15*
Class rank: Top 10% (don't know exact rank)</p>

<p>*I'm not sure if those numbers are right, I calculated them myself, b/c my school only does weighted out of 7.</p>

<p>Freshman year:
Honors Science - A
Honors Geometry - A
Honors History - A
Honors Spanish 2 - A
Honors English 9 - B</p>

<p>Soph year:
Honors Chem - B
Honors Bio - B
Honors Functions - A
"Average" History - A
Honors Spanish 3 - B
Honors English 10 - B</p>

<p>Junior year:
AP Bio - A
Honors Physics - A
Honors Pre-Calc - B
AP Spanish 4 - B
Honors English 11 - B</p>

<p>Soph year:
Honors Forensics
AP Calc
AP English 12
AP Psychology</p>

<p>SAT I Composite: 2300 (highest single sitting - 2260)
SAT I Math: 800
SAT I Critical Reading: 750
SAT I Writing: 750</p>

<p>SAT II Scores
SAT II Bio (M): 750
SAT II Math IIC: 720 </p>

<p>AP's -
Expecting 3 on Spanish and a 4 or 5 on Bio.
Next year, taking Calc and Psych.</p>

<p>EC's:
Tutoring for middle schools, my high school, and Kumon
Volunteer at soup kitchen
Piano for 13 years
Summer internship at army research lab, published an abstract in a journal
Started a nonprofit organization where we make and sell paintings for charities, or to buy food/medical supplies for third-world countries
Created a for-profit web design business
Regularly participate in piano guild, photography club, and badminton club</p>

<p>Awards:
Honor Roll (4 years)
Cum Laude
National Merit Commended Scholar
National Federation of Music Clubs Gold Cup
Most probably, AP Scholar by next year</p>

<p>Too weak? I'm not sure, I'd love some second opinions. Thanks!</p>

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<p>Like you mentioned, GPA is a concern. Michigan heavily weights UW GPA and that could hinder your chances. Otherwise, you have a solid SAT score and decent E.C’s so I’d say you have a shot.</p>

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<p>I think you have a shot. Your SAT and SAT Subject scores are great and u have good ECs.
If you have a reason for certain grades (death in family, sickness) make sure u mention in. If u don’t, skip that part.
Overall…go for it!
I’m a rising senior too and I hope I get in as well (in state).
Best wishes!</p>

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<p>Also, do they offer any scholarships for OOS students? I’m not likely to get one, but I’m just curious.</p>

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<p>Given your SAT scores, you have a very good chance.</p>

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<p>7-Bs, 4-As if they look at sophomore and junior year and 8-As, 8 Bs if they look at all three years so GPA is dicey at 3.5 but your SATs are good so it’s worth a shot if you are interested in UofM. have many other kids from you applied so their is context to your grades? Michigan is very expensive. They meet need for in-state students but do not guarantee to meet need for out of state students.</p>

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<p>From my school last year, 28 applied and 13 were accepted, and the average accepted gpa is 3.5, and average SAT score ~2100 but that doesn’t take into account EC’s and essay. I wouldn’t qualify for financial aid…I think I’ll give it a go anyway. Thanks for all your help!</p>

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<p>Your school obviously grades harshly and Michigan obviously knows that. Definitely apply. I would say, given the information above, that Michigan is a slight reach, perhaps even a match. </p>

<p>This said, it is unlikely you will receive a merit scholarship.</p>

<p>Clearly, you have access to Naviance. Do not waste your time on asking for chances on CC. Naviance is a far more telling predictor than any CC opinion poll you are likely to receive.</p>

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<p>Agree with Alexandre. If you are in top 10% of your class and U-M takes 1/2 of those who apply and if average GPA of those accepted is 3.5, I would definitely apply. GPA is the only question and there seems to be support for your case.</p>