If I get in, will I like Michigan?

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<p>Hi everyone! I'm currently in the process of figuring out where I'm going to apply to college. I'm planning on majoring in either aerospace engineering or mechanical engineering.</p>

<p>I'm hesitant about applying to Michigan for two reasons: I don't know if I'll get in, and I don't know if I'll like it. Hopefully someone will be able to answer a few questions about this for me.</p>

<p>First: whether or not I'll get in. Here's some background info on me.</p>

<p>Test Scores:
* SAT - 670 reading, 670 math, 710 writing --> 2050; waiting on most recent scores
* ACT - registered for the Oct. 25th test
* SAT Subject Tests - registered for the Math II and Biology tests on Nov. 8th
* APs - U.S. History (3), Chemistry (1), Lang & Comp (4); currently taking Calculus AB and Lit & Comp</p>

<p>Classes:
* 9th-11th - mostly CPs (A's), 3 honors (1 A, 1 B, 1 C), 3 APs (1 A, 2 B's)
* Currently - a bunch of CPs (A's), 2 honors (A's), 2 APs (B's)
* GPA - 4.13 (weighted)
* Class rank - 21/167 (might improve a little this year)</p>

<p>Everything else:
* Extracurriculars - cross country, track, orchestra, honor guard, volunteer pit orchestra, stage crew, chess club, gifted
program, National Honor Society, student council
* Great letters of recommendation
* A handful of awards and honors
* 50+ hours of community service</p>

<p>Based on this, does it seem like I would get in?</p>

<p>Second: whether or not I'll like Michigan.</p>

<p>There are a few things I know I want in a university:
* Lots of majors and strong programs (so I have options)
* Medium or large size student body
* Co-ed
* No religious affiliation
* Beautiful, defined campus that isn't too big or too small
* Located in a nice college town
* A lovely autumn, a snowy winter, and a pleasant spring
* A gorgeous library (not absolutely necessary, but the closer to Hogwarts, the better)</p>

<p>Based on this, does it seem like I would be happy at Michigan? From what I've read, the campus looks huge... Also, I live in Pennsylvania, so it's pretty far away (about an 8 1/2 hour drive).</p>

<p>Thanks so much for any input! :)</p>

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<p>You can’t beat the University of Michigan’s law library for beauty. It’s always listed among the most gorgeous college libraries in the world:</p>

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<p>Take a look:</p>

<p><a href=“http://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/americas-most-beautiful-college-libraries/10[/url]”>http://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/americas-most-beautiful-college-libraries/10&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>I don’t think anyone can tell you if YOU will be happy at U-M. Only you can determine that. Have you visited? Until you spend some time there, all you will have are the opinions of others.</p>

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<p>There are a few things I know I want in a university:

  • Lots of majors and strong programs (so I have options)
    <== the number of programs/majors at Michigan is huge/comprehensive</p>

<ul>
<li><p>Medium or large size student body
<== undergraduate and graduate student population put Michigan toward
the large end of the spectrum</p></li>
<li><p>Co-ed
<=== Yes as to Michigan</p></li>
<li><p>No religious affiliation
<=== Yes as to Michigan</p></li>
<li><p>Beautiful, defined campus that isn’t too big or too small
<=== The campus isn’t that defined it is spread out, though
arguably there are 3 main sections which are somewhat contained</p></li>
<li><p>Located in a nice college town
<=== Ann Arbor typically makes top 10 lists for student towns.</p></li>
<li><p>A lovely autumn, a snowy winter, and a pleasant spring
<=== No opinions on the seasons</p></li>
<li><p>A gorgeous library (not absolutely necessary, but the closer to Hogwarts, the better)
<=== don’t know about the Ugli, but the graduate library and the above-grade part of
the law library is pretty cool…</p></li>
</ul>

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<p>I can’t say whether you will get in or not. Not a slam dunk but I can’t rule it out. As far as liking it, it sounds like it would be a good fit. </p>

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<p>I think you will like Michigan as it fits most of your criteria. Unfortunately, since you are OOS, Michigan will be a significant reach. Definitely apply to LSA. You can transfer to the CoE after your Freshman year at Michigan.</p>

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<p>Based on your criteria, you’ll love it here. </p>

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<p>It would be a great school that fits your criteria, however, you are a bit low in stat for admission particularly for the CoE. You need to bring up your GPA and SAT scores as they are likely below the 25th percentile for CoE.</p>