Chances at UofM Ann Arbor

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1

I am currently a senior applying for early action at UMich for LSA. I was wondering what my chances were. I know nobody works for admissions but I was just trying to get a chance.

Asian male

3.6-3.7 gpa
No SAT (getting 1500+ on practice tests looking for an oppurtunuty to take it)
9 total AP/IB classes

ECs:
HOSA (state qualifier)
MSA
Politics Club
Economics club
Science Olympiad (team captain)
Interact Club
Established own youth group for teens between the ages of 12-18 at my local mosque. We meet every Sunday to discuss topics related to religion or wordly issues/problems.
On school board for SEAB (sexual educational activity board). I am the only student representative from the school. It is a group of teachers, parents, and school district board members where we work on updating the health cirriculum throughout the district.
Soon to be Eagle Scout
Volunteer of public local library, Detroit science center. I am a certified Red Cross volunteer, but never got to volunteer due to COVID-19
Work with a nonprofit overseas focused on optometric care for children/adolescents.
In the process of writing a book/novel with a friend. Will be published probably during Summer 2021
Have my own small business
Attempting to establish a chapter of a club at my school

Interest that did not happen due to COVID:
Wanted to volunteer at UMich hospital over the Summer
Get an internship at the hospital

I also have earned money through video games but that’s probably besides the point, as colleges don’t care.

2

Your ECs are good, but if I’m being honest, I don’t think your GPA is high enough, and with no standardized tests to make up for it, it will be tough.

3

Do you think if I took the SAT, got a 1500+, and submitted in between early apps and regular decision (if I get deferred), I would have somewhat of a chance?

4

It would help. Your GPA has to be unweighted. If weighted then it’s tough. Ace out Senior year. You will be deferred. Have back up safeties.

5

Thank God. It is my unweighted gpa. I am trying my best currently in senior year. Do you think if my November SAT is not cancelled, and I get a 1500+. and send it between getting deferred and regular apps, I would have a significantly better chance?

6

Yes. I had a friend who had a 3.65 UW but got a 34 ACT and managed to get into Ross.

7

But the thing is this year its so different. Test Optional made it so that I have no clue how this is going to work.

8

Yes, a 1,500+ increases your chances. The likelihood of deferral is high with your unweighted GPA, but an SAT score of 1,500+ will surely help your app especially as an in-stater.

I’ve recorded here on CC students being accepted with uwGPA’s of around 3.65-3.70 with a lower SAT score (mid-to-high 1,400’s) than what your shooting for with the 1,500+. So keep your hopes up.