<p>Don't let Michigan's decision (or lack of one) slay your confidence. </p>
<p>I think, at least this year, Michigan just isn't the "sure bet" or the safety that people think it is. That doesn't mean you were wrong about the other schools to which you applied.</p>
<p>i got my derferral letter today. they didnt ask me for anything i.e. grades. the letter just said that the decision will be made no later than mid-april. i don't know whether i should send them any additional material.</p>
<p>masterflor & dvie121, that blows my mind.</p>
<p>It must've been b/c of how late you applied, I guess? Last year two white girls from my school got in with 23 ACTs.</p>
<p>If the additional information is good and will help your chances then there is no reason not to send it.</p>
<p>I got deferred today(after a 5 month wait) and they didn't ask me for anything either. I don't think I want to wait until mid-April. If I get a good package from Maryland or Penn State, I think I just might go there.</p>
<p>From what I've been hearing around Michigan is that they accepted a bulk of applications that were received before Thanksgiving. The applications received after Thanksgiving are going to have tough competition as they have accepted the majority of the entering freshman class. Very strange admissions policies at Michigan indeed. Sorry to those others who have been deferred with outstanding stats.</p>
<p>-Apple</p>
<p>dvie121, in a strange way its a little consoling to see that there are others who at least in your case seem way qualified and are deferred b/c maybe this means there is eventual hope afterwall and that they are just being snooty and waitin out, i wish you the best of luck</p>
<p>Masterflor, I agree that students like dvie121 being deferred offers a bit of relief. But I am forced to wonder how many students are being deferred with stats much higher than his or others like him...</p>
<p>I also wish everyone who was deferred the best of luck...</p>
<p>to dvie: stop being a winer, UCLA is better than michigan, plus LA has better weather</p>
<p>This problem is a good reason why Umich should not have rolling.</p>
<p>UCLA is not a better school than Michigan.</p>
<p>Michigan has rolling admissions and it is not a big secret. Anyone that you talk to from the school or anyone on this board could tell you that you have a much better chance of getting in if you apply early. If you don't make it in because you applied in January, it is your own fault.</p>
<p>dvie, although I disagree with Mojojojo's statement (about UCLA being better than Michigan), I agree that since you are in at UCLA, you should stop worrying. You are in at one of the nation's top 25 universities. Well done!</p>
<p>Obviously, applying early is the way to go, but it still doesnt mean that the system isnt bad. Rolling admissions allows for people with sub par stats to get in and colleges often underestimate how many applications they will get.</p>
<p>i haven't recieved info on my decision yet but my bf got deferred and i'm pretty sure it's cuz he applied a little late.. and i really hate it how umich is rolling. i mean yes, getting in college apps early is a good sign and may show that you're productive and focused, but there are so many qualified students that apply a little later and get rejected because, oh no, spots were filled. same with penn state...i feel that it's just not fair. there should be a priority deadline, but everyone's decisions should be evaluated first, then sent out all together around the same date.</p>
<p>ryan, you're right--when you do rolling admissions, you may admit people in October and November that, later on, you realize you probably shouldn't have admitted (inasmuch that their admittance means you have to deny some higher-priority candidates who applied much later). </p>
<p>People who aren't tip-top candidates are best off applying as early as possible. Michigan tells students their chances are increased by an early application, and that's the truth.</p>
<p>However, I don't think it's the case (as has been implied here) that some awful candidates squeaked in by applying in October.</p>
<p>This thing is, Michigan has tried to mitigate the risk of making the "wrong" call early on, by being careful about early admits. That's why you've heard people on this board completely flummoxed about having to wait over 12 weeks for a decision. Michigan has chosen to wait on an admit decision for many candidates, simply because it needs to know more about the applicant pool.</p>
<p>There has been some discussion on campus about changing to a non-rolling admissions model, but I don't think there are many schools our size (i.e. admitting a class of 5000) that do that. There are downsides as well as upsides to changing.</p>
<p>I sent in my application September 30th (although my teacher recs didnt get there till November 4th) and I just got deffered Thursday</p>
<p>Michigan is odd</p>
<p>i sent in my application on October 27th, didn't process until November 8th, and was "in review" for 18 and a half weeks. So when i finally received a letter telling me that I had been deferred and that I would have to wait another month to hear a final decision, I laughed.</p>
<p>yea i don't think i'm gonna go there. not after this.</p>
<p>stuckinarmonk, don't give up. Other schools don't get back to their applicants until April regardless of when they apply. Michigan has well over 20,000 applicants to sift through. I appreciate the frustration you are feeling, but never give up on a university simply because its admission's process is bureaucratic.</p>
<p>i got deffered like 2~3weeks ago after nearly 14weeks after my app was complete
so anxious to find out...</p>
<p>sabeg, what were ur stats?</p>