AP classes=
Taken: AP us government- 96% in class and score of 3 on AP exam
Currently taking: AP statistics, AP psychology
Dual credit college courses=
Taken: 1 Art class, 2 English classes
Going to take next semester: 1 English class, 1 Humanities class, and 1 History class
Extracurriculars=
Varsity cheerleading: On football, wrestling and competition squads (All 4 years)
High school’s fashion magazine club- Model and stylist (2 years- club just started last year)
SODA (students opposed to drugs and alcohol): Youth mentor and volunteer (All 4 years)
TRY (teens reaching youth): Youth mentor and volunteer (All 4 years)
Lean on me: Group that presents to elementaries and middle schools on healthy lifestyles (All 4 years)
Student advisory committee: Member (2 years)
Student ambassadors: Member and volunteer (All 4 years)
National honor society: Member and volunteer (1 year)
High school’s news broadcast show: News anchor (1 year)
Prom committee: Member of t-shirt and focal point committees (1 year- can only be on as junior)
Cords program: Volunteer of more than 160 hours through school district
Volunteer with art teacher: Helps teacher organize and create art projects (Over 20 hours)
Leadership roles=
High school’s fashion magazine club: Head of public relations for club
TRY (teens reaching youth): Treasurer of club
Current jobs= Hostess at chain restaurant (Since April 2015), Showcase worker at local cupcake bakery (Since May 2016)
Letter of recommendations=
2 from academic teachers
1 from club mentor
Family life= Divorced parents, live in single-parent home with just mother, low-income
If you are from new Jersey new York california or Illinois those r the most competitive states. But if you are from like Kansas or wyoming it’s less competitive
your gpa and act are still below average but u do have good extracurricular activities so i guess you have an ok chance but definitely keep other options open.
@Eeeee127 Do you know if continued letters of interest are actually necessary? The deferral letter said all they need is 7th semester grades so I have not sent any letter yet.
If you want to major in biomolecular science, they’ll likely wonder why you’re not taking AP Chem, AP Biology, AP Physics and AP Calculus. If they’re not offered at your school, you might be ok. If they are… and you failed to take them, it will work against you. Many of the bio programs in the college of LSA are taken by pre-med students, who are insanely competitive and throw the curve toward perfectionism. None of your volunteer work or extracurriculars reflect an interest in science/math…which again, works against you. Your GPA and ACT are ok-ish…but don’t stand out. If you have taken the highest levels of Math, Chemistry, Biology and Physics available at your school…you have a chance. If you have not, or have gotten B’s or worse in any of these classes…my gut feeling is that you won’t be offered admission. There’s always a chance, particularly from the Iowa pool, which is not notably populated. But my advice would be to have a strong back up plan.
@MaryGJ Yes I do have multiple back up plans in place. However, I thought UMich did not consider your major for freshman admissions since you cannot even declare one till sophomore year??
“I thought UMich did not consider your major for freshman admissions since you cannot even declare one till sophomore year?” This is a little bit true, and a little bit not true.
Consider this. Clearly, they have an auditions process for their arts programs and weighted consideration is given to perceived talent, correct? Portfolios of work and auditions matter in the decision.
While there is no official protocol, the same holds true of other subjects. If you’re an admissions counselor and you’re trying to fill a limited number of spots in an insanely competitive branch of your school…, you’re going to look for well prepared students who seem to have passion, talent and direction.
While it’s true an undecided student who is truly exceptional will be admitted…kids who are average for UMich applicants…need the best pitch possible to secure one of those highly sought after spots.
You are applying to the College of Language, Arts and Science. And your’e expressing an interest in their science department. Yes, students often change their majors, but typically, they change majors within a field of interest. Certainly there are exceptions. But Math majors rarely become English majors. Engineers seldom go into political science…etc.
Admissions counselors know what is required for success in the science branch of LSA. Having a solid background in Calc, Physics, Chemistry and Biology…matters. Without it, you would likely have to play catch up for a year. There are simply too many well-prepared applicants.
Again, it’s certainly possible i’m wrong and you’ll get some great news. I’m writing to explain how I arrived at my ideas. I wish you the very best for your future. Best wishes and good luck.