chances?

Colleges & Universities A-Z University of Michigan
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<p>i'm aware that it's a bit of a reach, but i'm just throwing this out there.</p>

<p>junior
male/white
in-state
gpa: 3.2 with upward trend the past two semesters
no honors/ap
27 ACT
top 50%
generally well-known school, in the top 50 schools in the state
strength:writing,
weakness: math
exceptional skill at piano/saxophone
4 years of band (held leadership position/will continue into next year)/volunteer jazz ensemble for what will be 4 years
mom is a graduate.
can get a good recommendation (had the same english teacher since my freshman year.)</p>

<p>like i said, it's a stretch, but that's no reason to be rude about my chances. thanks!</p>

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<p>Your 27 ACT, 3.2 GPA and no AP/honors might hurt. However, if you’re a really talented musician, then you’ve still got a fairly good chance. I don’t suppose you’ve sent them a cd?</p>

<p>Anyhow, I wish you luck as I am waiting as well.</p>

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<p>I’m going to say a reach. Michigan definitely wants people of Honors/AP level. Michigan really likes Band people, but then again… a lot of applicants take band. Like you said, I would say a stretch. If you don’t get into Michigan, Michigan State is definitely at your level (and is awesome, If I may say).</p>

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<p>Its a reach, but your musical skills will definitely help.</p>

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<p>Rising trend will help; UM doesn’t count freshman grades. If your school offers APs, take as many as you can; they look hard at whether you’ve pursued the most rigorous program possible at your school. Good luck!</p>

<p>Are you talking about Music school, or LSA?</p>

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<p>raise your act score.
Calculate your gpa without freshman year.
Take difficult classes.
That will give you the best chance for admission</p>

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<p>to be clearer, i have no intention of being a music major</p>

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<p>and my recalculated gpa (without my freshman year) is about a 3.3</p>