did mich really read your essay?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Michigan
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<p>i was discussing umich the other day with my friend who also applied. i mentioned how i thought that all three of my essays were very strong and how i hoped that they would strengthen my application with a whole.
she replied with: "what? are you kidding? michigan doesnt read essays! everyone knows its all about numbers!"
this shocked me b/c every admission counselor i have had any interaction with have emphasized their "extensive and through admission process" which DOES include a reading of ALL the essays. </p>

<p>what do you guys think? any thoughts? i really hope they read mine :/</p>

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<p>I've worked in the admissions office while they read applicants' essays.</p>

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<p>Michigan definitely reads essays. Essays are not as important as they are to smaller, private elites, but they are still important.</p>

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<p>Hell Yes ! I would even go into what extent. There defentily not the UCs who disregard them.</p>

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<p>They definitely read your essays. However, not much weight is put on them. Especially if you are a strong student number-wise. If you are borderline, however, a good essay will help.</p>