<p>I am a Jr. in high school and Michigan has become my number 1 college choice. It is my dream school and I was wondering what my chance of getting in was. Realistically I don't believe I have a great chance of acceptance but I would like some opinions. </p>
<p>My GPA up to my Jr. year is a 3.2. I slacked off a lot in my Fr. year...
Freshman - 2.7
Sophomore - 3.3
Junior - 3.6</p>
<p>SAT haven't gotten it back yet but based on my practice test results it will be around 2050.
ACT 31</p>
<p>Extracurriculars - Football 2 years (Fr/So)
Copy/Sports Editor for annual award winning student newspaper
I have had a steady job since SO year. About 18 hours a week during the school year and around 30 a week during the summer. I was promoted to a shift leader (manager) in 4 months. It's a smoothie store.
I also do Martial Arts focusing on Shotokan Karate.</p>
<p>Classes: (I will only include core classes)
Fr. Spanish 2A, Geometry A, Western Civ Honors, Bio A, English 1A
So. Spanish 3A, Algebra 2A, U.S. Government A, Chemistry A, English 2A
Jr. Spanish 4A, Pre-Calc A, A.P. Modern European History, Physics A, (Research & Lit., Contemp. American Lit., Beg. Journalism) <- Semester courses
Sr. (Have not taken yet) Spanish 5A, Calculus Honors, A.P. Economics, (East Asian Studies, U.S. Gov.) <- Semester courses, A.P. Physics B, Advanced Journalism, (Reading and Writing Fiction, British Lit.) <- Semester courses</p>
<p>I go to a high school in CT that was rated the #1 public high school in the state</p>
<p>going to the #1 public h.s will help a little, but your gpa is still kind of low.</p>
<p>your ACT is good and will help make up for the gpa a bit. extra curriculars are good as well.</p>
<p>based on this year, i think you'll get deferred initially. Then if you work really hard the first semester of senior year, then you will have a pretty decent shot at getting in.</p>
<p>just make sure you apply early, and do the best you've ever done ur first sem. of senior year.</p>
<p>I was thinking the same thing as mt522, lucky for you, Michigan doesn't look at freshman year, so if you maintain a good GPA this year to make up for your 3.3 sophomore year and bring it up to like a 3.7 you should have a solid chance with a 31 and a 3.7 GPA.</p>
<p>Also, Michigan takes into account whether your grades have progressed throughout your high school career. You definitely have a shot at getting in. However, I agree with uofm33, you'll probably get deferred initially.</p>
<p>You may be deferred initially (as I probably will, my stats look similar to yours), but I do believe that you will be accepted if you work hard first term of senior year and show course rigor. Of course UMich looks at a lot of factors, so who knows.</p>
<p>Reach.
Gpa is too low and ACT is not high enough to make up for your gpa.
Apply early for the best chance... but it doesn't look too good at this point in time.</p>
<p>The quality and rigor of your school and your course load can overcome a statistically sub-par GPA, so give it your best college try. Take great care on your essays and in selecting your sources for recommendations -- people who write well and give meaningful evidence of your character (not ubiquitous or abstract descriptions). Begin writing essays in the summer...the questions post early July I think. Include a few tear-sheets of your journalistic work (not too many, only your best, as supplemental evidence of a focused talent. Apply early -- BEFORE Nov. 1st (make sure your GC sends your transcripts well in advance). Take a look at the "school profile" your guidance office sends...supplement it by letting them know or reminding them of the rigor of your school (in case the readers who pre-vet your app don't know the school...) Update admissions in the event of special achievements or trend improvements (but don't stalk them.) Include a professional resume in the application "additional info" area. Gun for a 4.0 in your senior year and let them know (for that matter, stand on your head right now to bring this year up a little : ). Make sure you tell them U of M is your first choice, and tell them why, and how you fit.</p>
<p>My son was once in your shoes. He pulled up his GPA substantially, prepared himself and his application well, took dual enrollment courses in his desired area of major, and toiled like a madman to close the gap. And yes, he was admitted. However, he had figured out he wanted U of M early in his junior year and raised his jr. gpa to 3.94, which helped enormously.
One thing you might wish to consider if you are determined to bring up your GPA -- work experience is generally great but if you are at a very rigorous school I'm not sure the income or experience is worth the time-eating effect...S. did notably better when keeping outside employment to the bare essential.</p>
<p>Good luck! We know this road and wish you well.
Cheers,
K</p>
<p>Hey, I am also in a similar situation to yours. My GPA is low, but I do have other good things. For us, a deferral is likely, so it is best to submit the application early. I plan to send mine in September of next year. But if we get deferred, we can work hard first semester of senior year, send in those grades, and have no problem of getting in. Good luck!!</p>