Junior Chances Please

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<p>Hello,</p>

<p>Just wondering what my chances are at UMich - either Business or Engineering (are these UMich's two best majors?)</p>

<p>GPA: UW 3.61
SAT: 2280, retaking
SAT IIs: Math IIc: 800, Physics:800 - (I hear UMich doesnt consider SAT2's though?)
ECs:
Service club Pres.
Puzzle club Pres.
Math club Tech officer
Marching band 4 years - maybe section leader next year, awaiting interviews
Piano 8 years
Trumpet 7 years
Local web design service for non-profit organizations
Summer internship at start-up company (will be doing lab testing)</p>

<p>Sopho: AP World (3)
Junior: AP Eng Lang (?), AP Phys Mech. (?) and E&M (?), AP Calc BC (5)
Senior: AP Gov/Macro, AP Bio, AP Eng Lit, AP Stat, AP Comp Sci</p>

<p>Increasing GPA trend until this semester :( - dropped 1 point <- will that hurt?</p>

<p>Almost all faculty on campus know me, stellar recommendations</p>

<p>Decent but not brilliant essay</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>LSA and CoE you should get in. Ross is getting really tough but you have a shot. The business school starts soph year so you can always re-apply towards the end of freshman year. This link should explain it a little better: </p>

<p><a href="http://www.bus.umich.edu/Admissions/BBA/Prospective/Program/HowToApply.htm#HS-Seniors%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.bus.umich.edu/Admissions/BBA/Prospective/Program/HowToApply.htm#HS-Seniors&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

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<p>In-state or out?</p>

<p>If in-state, then I would say you are a match.</p>

<p>If out, then you are a slight reach.</p>

<p>Regardless of in or out, apply early.</p>

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<p>OOS (California)</p>

<p>Any other opinions? </p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>hey, I was wondering what is early enough for michigan? How about the end of September, too early?</p>

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<p>no such thing as too early</p>

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<p>I would say, once again depending on the difficulty of your high school, safety-match for LSA and CoE. You have a good SAT, great extra curriculars, etc. If you write your essays well I'd say you're in.</p>

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<p>What exactly is LSA? I'm assuming CoE = College of Engineering?</p>

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<p>LSA=Literature, Science and Arts. It is the "regular" undergrad program that the majority of the student body is in. Regardless of whether or not you apply for Engineering or Ross, a decision will first be made on whether or not you receive admission to LSA></p>

<p>In terms of applying early, contact your counselor about sending things starting in the first couple weeks of August. Have everything in by the first week of September.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the info. </p>

<p>Just curious, why apply so early, does it greatly improve chances at UMich?</p>

<p>Also, if I apply early and do not get in, will I still be able to reapply normal-decision with a new SAT retake?</p>

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<p>With the new Early Action program in place, it's obviously advantageous of you to apply early. Regardless, you get one application out of the way, so you can focus on others. But do not compromise the quality of any of your applications just to get them done.</p>

<p>If you get deferred from EA, then you will be considered for regular decision. As such, if you retake the SAT and it is not considered during your EA application period, then it will most likely be considered when admissions officers reexamine your credentials and transcript during the RD period.</p>

<p>Good luck</p>

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<p>Marching band 4 years - maybe section leader next year, awaiting interviews
Piano 8 years, Trumpet 7 years
^I think this is a strong point, maybe emphasize this when you apply.</p>

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<p>Ah got it, thanks!</p>

<p>Regarding the Ross business school, does that take into account my high school GPA or just the 1st year at UMich?</p>