Do I have a shot?

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<p>What are my chances of getting into Umich?
I'm applying for Biomedical Engineering (College of Engineering)
I received a confirmation email saying they got my application around October 12th.
I'm from in-state and attend a well known (in Michigan) and competitive private school.
I have fairly decent essays and good recommendations.
The other schools I'm looking at are Columbia and Johns Hopkins.
Thanks for your input.</p>

<p>IN SCHOOL EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES<br>
High School Varsity Tennis (10, 11, 12)
High School Junior Varsity Tennis (9)
Destination Imagination Team Captain (High School Club 10, 11, 12)
Peer Tutoring Service and Board Member (High School Organization 9, 10, 11, 12)
President of Latin Club (High School Club 9, 10, 11, 12)
Math Competitions Club (High School Club 9, 10, 11, 12)
Brother & Big Sister Program (10, 11, 12)
Quiz Bowl (High School Club 9, 10)
International Club (High School Club 9, 10)
The Day Times Features Columnist (Newspaper 12)</p>

<p>OUT OF SCHOOL EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES<br>
Volunteer Service at North Oakland General Hospital (10, 11, 12)
Volunteer Service at The Grace Centers of Hope (9)
Kashmiri Overseas Association (9, 10, 11, 12)</p>

<p>SUMMER & SERVICE EXPERIENCE<br>
Research work on development of NiMH electric power with Ovonic Battery Company, and Research work on Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Storage with Texaco Ovonic Fuel Cell Company (9, 10, 11)
Studied Financial Mathematics at University of Michigan’s “Michigan Math & Science Scholars Program” (11)
Participated in National Student Leadership Conference concerning Medical Ethics (10)
Student Panel Member of The Religious Diversity Initiative – Jewish Community Council (10)</p>

<p>LEADERSHIP POSITIONS<br>
Peer Tutoring Service Board Member and Organizer (High School Organization 11, 12)
Youth Director and Committee Member of Local Chapter of Kashmiri Overseas Association (9, 10, 11, 12)
President of Latin Club (12)
Team Co-Captain of Destination Imagination Club (11, 12)
Treasurer of International Club (9, 10)</p>

<p>ACADEMIC ACHEIVEMENTS & AWARDS<br>
National Physics TEAMS Competition
o 1st Place in State (Junior Division)
o 17th Place in Nation (Junior Division)
Science & Engineering Fair of Metro Detroit
o 2001 – 2002 Science Fair
2nd Place Detroit Edison Environmental Science
Honorable Mention Air & Waste Management Association of Michigan
o 2003 – 2004 Science Fair
1st Place Detroit Edison Environmental Science
Honorable Mention Air & Waste Management Association
Green Ribbon 5th Place Award
Mathematics Contests
o 2003 – 2004
MMPC Part 1 Top Ten in School, Top 100 in State
MMPC Part 2 Qualifier<br>
o 2004-2005
MMPC Part 1 Top 1000 in State
MMPC Part 2 Qualifier
o Outstanding Performance in Michigan Math League, American Scholastic Mathematics Association Contests, American Mathematics Competitions 2001 – 2004
National Merit Semifinalist
National Latin Exam
o Maxima Cum Laude Award & Silver Medalist (2002)
o Maxima Cum Laude Award (2003)
o Cum Laude Award (2004)
Destination Imagination Awards
o 2002 Regional Finalist & State Finalist
o 2003 Regional Finalist & State Finalist
o 2004 Regional Runner-Up & State Finalist
Peer Tutorial Service
o Outstanding Service Award (2002-2003)
o Outstanding Service Award (2003-2004)
Varsity Tennis
o 2003 Regional Champions & State Runner-Up
o 2004 Regional Runner Up & State Runner-Up</p>

<p>ACADEMIC PROFILE<br>
Honor Classes (12 Classes)
o 9th – Literature/Speech/Composition, Geometry, Ancient and Non-Western World History, Biology, Latin II
o 10th – American Literature & Composition, Argumentation Speech, Algebra II, Western Civilization, Chemistry, Latin III
o 12th – Organic Chemistry
AP/IB Classes (10 Classes)
o 11th – World Literature, Pre-Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, Latin IV
o 12th – Survey of English Literature, BC Calculus, Advanced Biology, Advanced Physics, Latin V
GPA
o 9th – 3.4
o 10th – 3.4
o 11th – 3.4
Honor Roll
o 9th – Magna Cum Laude
o 10th – Magna Cum Laude
o 11th – Magna Cum Laude
Standardized Test Scores
o PSAT: 228 (99%)
o SAT: 1530 (Math: 790; Verbal: 740) – Best Score
o SAT II: Math IIC – 770, Writing – 710, Physics – 650
o ACT: 35 Composite Score</p>

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<p>Since you have incredible test scores and awards and extracurriculars even, yes I think you have a very very good shot based on what others have been saying on in-state admissions and test scores like yours.</p>

3

<p>ofcourse you will get accepted. no doubt.</p>

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<p>I would think you are looking good, but really the best person to ask is your college counselor. They would know the track record of kids applying to UMich from your school and could tell you where you would stand. I am not from Michigan so I do not know the conventional wisdom on deadlines, test scores and grades for admits to the state schools there, and have found that the highschool college counselors are the best source for that kind of info, particularly for state and local colleges.</p>

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<p>anyone else? alexandre?</p>

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<p>im just worried that my gpa is real low for bio med engineering, when i talked to one of the admissions officers, she said a 3.6 and above is what they really look for</p>

7

<p>Yes, your GPA is a little low for Michigan - but if you go to Country Day, Cranbrook, Greenhills, etc. they'll take that into consideration.</p>

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<p>Your SATs/ACTs will really help you. Your GPA is low, but not enough to eliminate you. I would say you have a good chance of getting into all 3 schools you are seriously considering.</p>

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<p>thanks and yea i do go to DCD</p>

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<p>You should be OK at Michigan. Your test scores and other awards are way above average and a 3.4 at DCD is equal to a 3.7 anywhere else. I have to say...I think Columbia is a long shot. We were all stunned a few years ago when one of the top students at Greenhills was rejected. He had ECs - sports, leadership position, great recs. With a school like Columbia, your basic qualifications are just get you a lottery ticket. On the other hand, another student was accepted last year - but I think he had legacy at Columbia.</p>