<p>Geographically I see that the Midwest represents only about 10% of the entire population at the schools on my list. Is this an advantage or a hindrance for a person applying from the region? Also, my school has never sent anyone to the Ivy league, neither has my magnet school. Although my magnet school is prestigious, this is only its 2nd graduating class. How will all of this play out?</p>
<p>ryan, don't stress too much about your scores. I'm sure you'll see some improvement the second time around but either way they won't keep you out and they won't get you in. It's your grades and personal profile that are your greatest assets so concentrate on flawless senior year grades, compelling essays, upbeat interviews and comprehensive resumes.</p>
<p>On a personal note, I actually grew up in Dearborn, though I now live on the other side of the world. I'm an alumna of UMich and I think it is a wonderful school that has global recognition. However, I would still strongly suggest that you look at a few LACs like Williams and Amherst as the quality of education and post graduate opportunities are profound -- as good as HYPSM, and for some, even better.</p>
<p>I'm researching Amherst and Williams right now, actually. I do need some other schools. You're right, there is a possibility I get rejected from most of the schools I listed, so I'll need some more schools. I don't understand what you mean by resume... is it customary to send resumes with applications? I've never actually heard that before. If you could elaborate, that'd be great.</p>
<p>What a small world... which high-school did you go to? I didn't think anyone would know where Dearborn was, let alone have lived there. I agree, UMich is a great school, and it's within 30 minutes of home. Although I would prefer the other schools on my list, I wouldn't be upset with attending UMich at all. In fact, most of my family has gone to UMich.</p>
<p>Ryan, I went to Dearborn High around the time of the last ice age. </p>
<p>The resume question is contentious. Some people believe that the application is self evident and supplements are overkill. Others (including me) feel that its best to include additional material to enhance and expand. There are different ways to do this. You can provide a straightforward resume: Education, Activities, Awards, etc. </p>
<p>Or you can put together special activity packages. These can include, where applicable: a statement of personal goals, a related essay, a list of achievements and awards, a letter of recommendation, a list of courses, a list of pertinent travel experiences, media coverage (use this one very sparingly) and any talent supplements like a performance tape or slides of artwork.</p>
<p>I think this is procedure is especially valuable at LACs where they really evaluate the whole person and at colleges that dont offer interviews. Colleges that receive thousands of applications may just consider the resume just more wasted trees.</p>
<p>If you were to start a thread on the parents board asking about resumes youll get a lot of opinions.</p>