help me get into u of m!

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<p>hi! my name is mariam and im currently a sophmore just about to be done with the year. im starting to get really serious about colleges and ive done my research.
i have a gpa of about 3.94
the core classes i have taken:
algebra
geometry
honors algebra II
honors bio
honors chem
honors english 1 and 2
french 1 and 2
west civ
modern west civ</p>

<p>the classes i will take
ap bio
ap chem
honors anatomy and physiology
ap english (junior and senior year)
ap us history
french 3 and 4
ap government
honors analysis
ap calc
psychology </p>

<p>my leadership roles so far and in the future
- i volunteer at special olympics every year
- starting next year im starting a community outreach club in the school targeting local charities and schools
- im volunteering at U OF M hospital starting this friday
- i hope to land a role on student government at least once
-NHS </p>

<p>i come from a uniquely diverse background that you dont hear about too often. im pakistani and italian.</p>

<p>so far my last act (from june) i got a 28, but plan on retaking until i get at least a 32. ive also taken the SAT multiple times. im apart of the john hopkins center for talented youth program and hope to do some of their programs if its possible</p>

<p>since i live in ann arbor ive been on the campus a bunch of times for different camps there like a volleyball camp and the WISE engineering camp
what else can i do to get into u of m??
- please, any advice at all, any critique, would be greatly appreciated. im very ambitious and i know that with the proper guidance i can do this.
anything at all to help me out would be great!
- mariam</p>

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<p>If you stick to your schedule for junior/senior year you shouldn’t really have anything to worry about.</p>

<p>Whether to retake the ACT though is what you should address. Consider what factors encourage you to retake it. If your goal is Michigan, the difference between a 30 and 32 for you wont be worth retaking to get a 32 so consider your other university choices as well.</p>

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<p>sorry this has taken me so long! but your advice is really great!i have another question though
i also heard that if i go to u of m for premed that they have a “reputation” for not accepting their own students to their med school. now do u believe this has some truth to it or is it just misinterpreted fiction?
also another thing to add i am just about to finish up a two week internship at Domino’s Pizza. i think it shows that i have diversity and am exploring all my options. the internship is fabulous and im having so much fun, will it help me in the long run because i know my extracirriculars are a bit weak.
and yea that does make sense about the act score, i plan on applying to a few schools !</p>

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<p>…sounds like you’ve got it in the bag lol
you’ll do very well, i can tell.</p>

<p>i got in with a 29 this year so you should be pretty good to go if you’re planning to retake.</p>

<p>when actually applying remember to make your essays as unique as you can :)</p>