Chances of getting in

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Michigan
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<p>my first choice would be University of Michigan,
and i plan on applying early descion/ early action
i got a 27 w/10 writing score ACT, and a 3.42 ***. GPA(yes i know low)
however i have taken 2 advanced classes soph, year, 2 AP's junior year, and 4 AP's senior year showing an incline in rigor of coursework and overall gpa.
and if it helps(as i have been told) I am African American
as for extracurriculars:
roughly 400 hours with a church group that ive been apart since freshman year
founder of one club
co-founder of another club
4 years basketball
along with 2 years Volleyball
community service within the deaf community
and addition held a Job and internship
Other:
3 on US history AP test
4 on English lang an comp AP test
letters of recomendation:
1 from bio teacher explaining why i should have received an "A" in the first semester of the course all tho i received a B and got a 101% on the final
AP english and AP US history teacher
Pastor of maranatha chapel, senior pastor of well over 5k member congregation
attending#2 school in San Diego school distric
applying for need based financial aid
out of state
....also think about applying to University of Miami and Tulane as Well, any thoughts or chances on those colleges?</p>

<p>and if any of those colleges seem out of reach, what colleges do you recommend that would be in reach for me?</p>

<p>i would really appreciate all input :)</p>

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<p>Based on what I have seen in the official UMich chances thread, (and I am assuming you’re an OOSer), the ACT score and GPA really aren’t what this college seems to look for.</p>

<p>ECs are very strong, though. But like I said, the GPA and ACT score really aren’t helping your case. I don’t think you have much of a chance of acceptance.</p>

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<p>Like I said in the other thread…</p>

<p>So now you have someone that thinks you have little chance. Are you not going to apply? Just send in your stuff and see what happens. If you don’t get in you will be disappointed, of course. But you know that is a distinct possibility, so you are at least ready for that outcome.</p>

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<p>straight up fallenchemist, best answer i’ve received…</p>

<p>great advice and thanks :)</p>

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<p>i don’t know, you’re black, so that’s gonna be a major hook. plus your ECs look good. hopefully those 2 factors help to overlook the GPA/ACT stuff. good luck!</p>

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<p>collegebound - you are welcome. I truly wish you the best of luck. You will end up someplace great, I am sure. College is 90% what you make it, not what it makes you. There are great opportunities in many places.</p>