<p>Does Michigan allow you to to apply EA there and apply EA somewhere else? I know those decisions are not binding, but I heard Michigan frowns upon that.</p>
<p>Any answers would be appreciated.</p>
<p>sorry to jack your thread, but I also am curious.</p>
<p>Also, does UMich use only M+CR for SAT I scores or M+CR+W? I’m really concerned because CR is my weakest section while M and W are much stronger (W really boosts up my score out of 2400).</p>
<p>EDIT: I’m confused because although collegeboard states the 25th and 75th percentile scores at UMich, it does the same for MSU, yet MSU ONLY uses M+CR for merit aid/scholarships…which lends me to think that perhaps they only user M+CR for admissions as well…I’m confused.</p>
<p>Also, can someone please clarify all the deadlines/time frame for me?</p>
<p>If I plan to take the ACT or SAT in October, will that score arrive in time to complete my application for Early Action?</p>
<p>"If you have taken the ACT or SAT previously and are taking the test again in October, you must send in your previous scores to complete your application. Once your new test scores from the October exam are received, we will add that information to your application and consider that in the review process. On the day of the test you must indicate that you want your scores sent to the University of Michigan so that we receive them as soon as the score is available.</p>
<p>You must order your test results to be electronically submitted to/received by the University of Michigan by November 1st, in order to qualify for the Early Action deadline date. Please contact the College Board or the American College Testing program directly to determine delivery timelines.</p>
<p>If you are taking the ACT or SAT for the first time in October and still wish to be considered for the Early Action deadline, though it is unlikely we will receive your test scores in time to process your application for Early Action consideration, we encourage you to complete the rest of your application by November 1st so that we may begin the review of your application once your ACT or SAT test scores are received. On the day of the test you must indicate that you want your scores sent to the University of Michigan so that we receive them as soon as the score is available."</p>
<p>^That really confused me. So, I HAVE to submit my 2090 from May to have my application complete in time? Then, submit the October scores which they will use to make a decision after receiving the score? How do they know that I will be submitting another score? My 2090 is a weak score for an international so I really don’t want to have to submit it. </p>
<p>What is my course of action?</p>
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<p>Yes, Michigan allows you to apply Early Action to as many schools you like.</p>
<p>BUT, you are not allowed to apply to more than one school Early Decision or Single-Choice (aka Restrictive) Early Action. (Neither of which Michigan uses.)</p>
<p>The chart here [Early</a> Decision and Early Action](<a href=“http://www.collegeboard.com/parents/apply/college-applications/21342.html]Early”>Facts About Applying Early Decision or Early Action – BigFuture) says it better than I can.</p>
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<p>The Writing score is considered. Your actual essay, not so much if at all.</p>
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<p>SAT scores from the October 9 administration will not BEGIN to be delivered to colleges until about October 28 electronically and November 1 via paper. U of M does not receive paper score reports from the College Board and they may or may not download them before the EA deadline. Also your scores may not be among the ones available on October 28th.
They will know because you will indicate in your application that you are taking the October SAT assessment. If you are not found to be admissible with the materials on hand before they receive your October scores, they will review your file again once the October scores are received.</p>
<p>Thanks for the info.</p>
<p>What can I do to really help my chances of getting in? Does visiting help…do they consider if you visited when they make decisions? Is there any way that I can communicate that I have had family attend UMich (second cousin attended)? (does this help?)</p>
<p>My SAT I score is really subpar because I took it as a sort of ‘testing the waters’ kind of test and I didn’t intend on using it at all because I figured that all schools would accept October scores for EA/ED…but now I’m stuck in a sticky situation…</p>
<p>Your demonstrated interest in the school is considered (though definitely at the bottom of the list) during admissions. Visiting will not help you very much, as walk-in visits are informal and not really on the record.</p>
<p>A cousin is not sufficient basis for legacy consideration, even less so a second cousin. You may put this information in the additional information section of your application.</p>
<p>As I stated previously, if you are not admissible based on the information in your file before receipt of your October SAT assessment, your file will be reviewed again once they receive your October scores.</p>
<p>^Ok, thanks, could you check your wall posts/visitor messages and respond on my visitor page?</p>
<p>Oh, and another question. Apparently UMich has scholarships (or merit aid, not sure) that they give out to ANY student. A person who works there as part of the financial dept. said that they give out scholarships and do not consider based on where you live (OOS, international, and instate are all on the same playing field) and that it is ONLY for financial aid that the uni. considers residence (only instaters get FA).</p>
<p>So, does this seem to be correct information? Is it merit aid or scholarships that I have to apply for?</p>
<p>If I apply EA and I am accepted (hopefully!) when would UMich notify me if I receive anything? Do I have to apply for these scholarships/merit aid (I don’t know if they are scholarships that I need to apply for or merit aid or scholarships that you don’t have to apply for)? And, if I am accepted EA, will they use my Oct. SAT I score to determine if I am qualified enough for these scholarships or whatever they are? (My May score was 2090 and I doubt that would be sufficient for these scholarships/merit aid).</p>
<p>Please respond if you know the answer.</p>
<p>What the Office of Financial Aid told you isn’t entirely 100% correct, as there are some merit scholarships administered by the University that require Michigan residency and Federal need-based aid is available to those from out of state. But upon admission, UMich considers you for any and all University-administered scholarships that you may qualify for.</p>
<p>Usually test scores alone will not qualify you for scholarships (the Michigan Competitive and the now-discontinued Michigan Promise Scholarship being a notable exception for those in-state), however, where a criteria, the Office of Financial Aid will use your highest test scores to qualify you.</p>
<p>^So, are these scholarships I need to apply for or are they sort of ‘automatic’, in the sense that the UofM ‘people’ pick the recipients? </p>
<p>Also, can you tell me if I understand correctly? So, I will apply, if accepted, I will be considered for ALL scholarships. BUT, some require residency and other things so I will not be able to receive any of those scholarships. For ones that don’t require residency to be established, I will be eligible.</p>
<p>Is that correct?^</p>
<p>Also, when would they notify recipients by? I would really like to know because perhaps there is a chance that I would establish residency before the date…but it depends on how early these offers are given out.</p>
<p>Some scholarships require an application, but other than that, your grasp of situation is correct. You can find the entire list of scholarships at: [University</a> of Michigan Office of Financial Aid: OFA Scholarship Listing](<a href=“http://www.finaid.umich.edu/Types_of_Financial_Aid/Scholarships/ships.asp]University”>http://www.finaid.umich.edu/Types_of_Financial_Aid/Scholarships/ships.asp)</p>
<p>Establishing residency for tuition purposes is difficult unless you have a parent living in MI, are an independent student (typically married and/or over the age of 24). If you are an international student who plans to attend UMich on a Student visa (F1) or any other temporary visa, you are not eligible for in-state residency classification.</p>
<p>Complete financial aid award offers begin in March. Though some scholarship notices are sent along with/follow closely behind the acceptance letter.</p>
<p>I’ll jump into this thread. I’m wondering whether or not I should apply EA to UMich. UMich is currently my first choice school.</p>
<p>Refer to an old chance thread for my stats: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/965419-truly-average-asian-will-chance-back.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/965419-truly-average-asian-will-chance-back.html</a></p>
<p>My unweighted UMich GPA would be about a 3.5 and weighted is just about a 4.0. This is excluding one semester of health, PE classes, and band.</p>
<p>I would love to hear back early from UMich in order to finalize my plans if I happen to earn an AROTC scholarship. However, since UMich does not give any special consideration to EA applicants, I’m wondering if my stats are good enough or should I wait to improve some things (e.g. improve test scores, take SAT II’s)</p>
<p>Any advice would be appreciated, thank you!</p>
<p>Bumping for responses!</p>
<p>If everything needs to be IN at UMich by Nov.1st, when should I be sending everything off to be safe?</p>
<p>^^dont wait much longer. It’s a big school with lots of applications and they say they don’t start reviewing individuals until files are complete.</p>
<p>I can’t send everything in right now though. I need a couple more weeks. My SAT is this weekend and then I’d need at least need a week to get the common app done then a couple days for the UMich supplement. </p>
<p>So, I’m looking at about the 18th-20th of this month. I would send it in ASAP once I’m done everything. So, if I sent it all out by the 20th would that be risky? Would they get everything in time for EA? If something was for some reason missing/incomplete would I have time to finish it up/hand it in and meet EA deadlines?</p>
<p>I mean, I can try to finish everything earlier. I can stay home from school a couple days too, I really don’t mind. But, I’m just wondering if sending it all off by the 20th is risky.</p>
<p>(And can I send things in phases? I can get my GC to send out my transcript by early next week if necessary and I can get my recs and whatnot in a week’s time. Then I could submit the UMich supplement a couple days later and send the final Common App at the end. But would they prefer to have everything in at once?)</p>
<p>I don’t think any schools expect to receive everything all at once - especially Common App schools. Potentially, you would submit your common app and supplement, your counselor would submit counselor recommendation, your registrar would submit your transcript, one or two teachers would submit recommendations, and one or two testing agencies would submit test scores. Obviously, with input coming from all these different sources, the colleges have to be able to routinely handle receiving things at different times.</p>
<p>^What about the time frame? When should I have everything sent in by to be completely safe for EA? (In case something happens and I need time to submit something else in/complete something)</p>
<p>bump it up</p>