<p>Hey I have a 3.85 unweighted, but a 25 on ACT. I plan on applying to engineering. How often do people get accepted with low ACT scores to engineering, let alone U of M in general?</p>
<p>GPA is the #1 consideration for Michigan. Good grades in subjects that you scored low in on the ACT (below 25) will somewhat make up for your low test scores.</p>
<p>Find out your Michigan GPA to calculate your chances. Take your unweighted GPA, get rid of the non academics (only math, science, foreign language, english, and history), get rid of all the pluses and minuses. If it's 3.7 or above, you have a good shot if you're in-state or not.</p>
<p>I believe the college of engineering also looks at the math subscore of the act, so that might play a factor as well</p>
<p>add to that list of academics the social sciences and speech.</p>
<p>social sciences = History</p>
<p>75% of UM student score above a 25. So clearly, a 25 will not put you in a good position. Your GPA is fine but your ACT is on the low side. Michigan is a reach for you, especially the college of Engineering.</p>
<p>You can re-take the exam if you'd like & study to do better.</p>
<p>Alright</p>
<p>I have a 3.85 UofM GPA. I do plan on retaking the ACT. My classes this year include A.P. Calc and A.P. Physics, among other academic classes. I have good xtra curriculars and currently work 25 hours a week. I am in state and rank in top 6 or 7% of my class. If essays and recommendations are decent, and I can boost math and science scores ( I got 26 math, 25 science. There is room for improvement), is there any hope for engineering?</p>
<p>yes, of course there is hope. You might want to take the SAT too. I think it's easier to study for.</p>
<p>A 3.85 UMich GPA, high class rank, in-state, as well as solid ECs and a job will definitely look good. I'd say now it's a match for you, but if you get that ACT up a few more points you will improve your chances much more.</p>