<p>There are some need-based scholarships that are partially based on merit, but that is part of the financial aid system. The majority of the merit aid that is awarded at UMich has nothing to do with need. Both of my daughters got significant merit aid and we never filed a Fafsa, nor were we asked for any financial information, it was offered based on the application for admissions.</p>
<p>I believe it also depends on where you live and the schools you attend. I am a DPS student and got a full ride with a 3.3 GPA and 22 on my ACT. Generally low, decent for DPS.</p>
<p>I think you got financial aid, that is based on a number of factors, but most importantly - need. When someone says full ride it more frequently connotes scholarships that are based on factors other than need.</p>
<p>I got a scholarship. Compact Scholarship awarded to Detroit Public Schools students. All you need is a GPA of 3.0 or higher and ACT over 21. Sucks, but thats the quality of DPS.</p>
<p>Congratulations on getting that scholarship! Is that good at any college you go to, or only in state?</p>
<p>Anywhere In State. If it had applied to anywhere in the US I know I would be at California by now!</p>
<p>Nice sentiment LVivi09 about wanting to leave the state. You should get down on your hands and knees and be thankful that you got that scholarship. You and I both know there are way more deserving candidates who got nothing. Sorry to be so harsh, but can you honestly disagree with me?</p>
<p>Honestly, yes I can disagree with that! I dont think there is anyone more deserving than myself. The quality of my school has nothing to do with me, I am sure had I been in a better school system I would have had higher scores. I was 1 of 4 students to recieve that scholarship at my school. I had the highest ACT score of my class, and higher than the scores of all students in the previous class (2008). I did all I could do with the resources given to me.</p>
<p>I was only making that statement because it appears you can’t wait to leave the state from your remarks. The good people of the state of Michigan are giving you the opportunity of a lifetime, and you state that if you could take the scholarship to California you’d be out of here already. It just seemed a bit too disingenuous to me.</p>
<p>I am originally from California, I have friends and family there. My life is here now, but given the chance I know I would go.</p>
<p>Ahhh. Well that’s an entirely different scenario. Please excuse my rants. I guess I’m a bit jaded lately with what’s been going on in this state. I apologize for my remarks.</p>
<p>30 act, 3.85 uwgpa, 7 aps, vp stuco, nhs, french nhs, journalism nhs, ap scholar. I was admitted into academic scholars program at MSU, and waitlisted at U of M. Sucks. Especially after reading some of these low stats of students that were admitted. I guess U of M doesn’t need any more white chicks.</p>
<p>^ When did you apply? Oftentimes late apps = waitlist at U of M because of their rolling admissions process (thus it’s an advantage to apply early)</p>
<p>^^yes, our HS val applied later and was denied.</p>
<p>I applied early admission and was deferred and now waitlisted. I never dreamed I wouldn’t go to UofM. I cannot move on. I cannot get over it. I qualify in every way.</p>
<p>“30 act, 3.85 uwgpa, 7 aps, vp stuco, nhs, french nhs, journalism nhs, ap scholar. I was admitted into academic scholars program at MSU, and waitlisted at U of M. Sucks. Especially after reading some of these low stats of students that were admitted. I guess U of M doesn’t need any more white chicks.”</p>
<p>Wow, thats terrible. Im sorry to hear that. If you really think about it though, for every student accepted that you were more qualified than, theres probably a rejected student that was more qualified than you. It is an infinite cycle. You might be just as qualified or more qualified than some students, but you were not what they were “looking for.” I know it seems harsh. At some point though, you have to count your blessings(Academic Scholars Program at MSU). Maybe being in the scholars program will open something unavailable to you as a regular student at Michigan. You may end up finding greater success at MSU. Please dont let this experience turn you bitter, this is only the beginning.</p>
<p>Thanks for your kind words, mjohns142, you brought tears to my eyes. Somebody understands. I still have a little hope though. Thanks</p>
<p>snowbaby: “bloom where you are planted.” YOU will make your college experience what it will be! </p>
<p>Make good use of the advantages available to you in the scholars program, and there will be no stopping you. In spite of your disappointment right now, I can just about promise you that, if you fully engage in the academic and social life of your new home, you quickly find that you can’t imagine being anywhere else.</p>
<p>No worries rjkofnovi, excused :)</p>
<p>Hey snowbaby … sorry about your situation, really hope you can make it! I understand how you must feel looking at stats like mines, I would feel the same. One thing I know from my application process is that I was compared only to my own school, and probably district. I sort of felt the same way when I applied … app was in september, had a friend admitted by december, I remember talking to my counselor about it and as she encouraged me to apply to northwood U. and making a plan B I told her I really had no idea what I would do if I was not accepted there because that was the one and only plan. I know I would have cried my eyes out if I was not accepted. I still am stressed because the friend that was admitted early went to Cass Tech which is supposed to be top notch here in Detroit, had a 24 on his ACT (only 2 more than me) and wasn’t required to go through bridge like me. </p>
<p>I know from my teachers and principal that what really helped me was my agressiveness, I really bothered them … Called, emailed, etc. </p>
<p>Keep it up hun, and keep your hope. Its a good sign if they haven’t said no. As long as its not a no, there’s still hope! So call and email them, see what’s up with your app and hopefully we will see you there come fall. :)</p>
<p>snowbaby, if you don’t get off waitlist try transferring.
I mean your in academic scholar program, which are some of the top people at MSU. Apply for Honors College, and then take the courses. Afterward try transferring. You have a good chance</p>