<p>live4physics, do you happen to attend a school in West Michigan, and does it happen to be a magnet school?
If so, and if it’s the one I’m thinking of, your gc should be able to tell you to relax and should be able to tell you that each year Umich takes about 12-14 students from the pool of about 85 grads.</p>
<p>If it’s not the school I’m alluding to, yet you’re still in the top 10 - 15% of your school, you are likely still in very good shape. Eg. if it’s something like International IB – you’re also in good shape. So just take a deep breath ;)</p>
<p>^ haha nope! Southeastern MI (suburban Detroit). My school isn’t IB but it has AP classes. Sorry guys if my worrying seems excessive; I’ll just be really sad if I don’t get in! Is it true UofM doesn’t recalculate GPA anymore?</p>
<p>If you don’t get in originally… go to HFCC and try to transfer in if you’re so dead set on Michigan</p>
<p>I did that (even though I didn’t try to get in senior year) and HFCC was waaaaay easier to do better in than my High School (GR). Honestly, if you can pull those scores off and you get screwed out of Michigan, you’ll definitely be able to make it in as a transfer… I just joined the Honors Program, Phi Theta Kappa, and got a leadership position in a group.</p>
<p>@Alexandre I am well aware that there is not a threshold to pass, and that not everyone with a certain ACT score and above will get in, but I see posts all the time from people statistically majorly overqualified who post threads similiar to “Will my 35 ACT and near 4.0 GPA get me in.” Honestly I’m not trying to be rude by any means, I’m just trying to tell it like it is. If you look at collegeboard ([College</a> Search - University of Michigan - U of M - SAT®, AP®, CLEP®](<a href=“College Search - BigFuture | College Board”>College Search - BigFuture | College Board)) or any other website that provides this simple information, including Michigan’s website itself, you can clearly see where you stand GPA and ACT wise. In my opinion, people who come on to these forums just to get reassurance that they are almost perfect are just chasing the compliments which bothers me.</p>
<p>@Jaysha I’m going to Michigan (class of 2015 :D) and am not trying to bash the school by any means, I’m just stating that Michigan is easier to get into. Technically at 35 ACT can get you into ANY college (if the rest of your profile is up to par) which is what I was pointing out. Michigan is NOT ivy level when it comes to admissions. Yes it’s very competitive, but with the numbers that the live4phyzcs guy has, it is a virtual 100% admit unless he’s a closet serial killer.</p>
<p>kyle, I would say students with live4phyzics HAD (past tense) close to a 100% chance of admission back in 2009 or 2010. This year, it was closer to 80% and next year, it will drop to 60%. Eventually, all students, regardless of their stats, will have to regard Michigan as a reach. That’s what happens when a university joins the common application.</p>
<p>First of all I’m not a guy. Second, my GPA definitely isn’t near perfect! Trust me, I wasn’t trying to fish for compliments or anything. I have just under a 3.7 unweighted. And I agree with Alexandre; I’ve seen 35 ACTs rejected at UofM this year. And I’m pretty sure GPA carries more weight than ACT anyway.</p>
<p>^make sure you communicate you enthusiasm for umich in your essays and to your guidance consellor. It really can help. Also point out your upward trend (they like that) and explain what was going on when you had your rough start (making sure you take full responsibility.) and take a deep breath. It will all work out. Don’t let the stress of it ruin your senior year. trust me, you may have a long wait ahead but just take your best shot and leave yourself some attractive plan b options and it will all be fine.</p>
<p>Seriously Alexandre???
This is a FEMALE applying to CoE with a 35ACT and an acceptable GPA. She will be accepted as long as she doesn’t end her essay with “GO BUCKEYES!!!”</p>
<p>@KyleTwentyEleven
I gotchya buddy, and congrats! I agree it is not quite at the 6.2% acceptance rate Harvard had…which btw liv4physics, according to just those two stats that you have given us…you would be eligible for admissions at any school. The rest is up to your EC’s/essays/teacher recs…ect…Good luck:)</p>
<p>^Alexandre is just trying to give accurate, up to date information on admission trends. He’s not hyping anything. He actually gets to see the admissions reports ;)</p>
<p>He’s likely doing it because every year regular posters get to hear/read the wailing and great gnashing of teeth that occurs when some applicants who assumed UMich was a “safety” find their stats do not net them admission…and each year there seem to be more and more students with seemingly tippy-top credentials who are not among the admits. So cut him some slack! Forewarned is forearmed.</p>
<p>Itsme, your comment above is way too simplisitc. Michigan may be large and public, but that has no bearing on its quality, reputation and selectivity. Regardless of its public affiliation, Michigan is arguably the most well rounded college in the US and certainly one of the top 10 academic instutitons in the nation. All universities (including Harvard) accept "subpar) applicants. That does not make such occurances the norm. Students with subpar credentials have a 1% chance of admission into Harvard and a 5% chance of admission into Michigan. Either way, only a small fraction of subpar applicnts are admitted into Michigan.</p>
<p>Michigan is not likely to be as selective as the Ivy League anytome soon. However, in a few years, it will be selelctive enough to be a reach for all applicants.</p>
<p>Itsme, your comment above is way too simplisitc. Michigan may be large and public, but that has no bearing on its quality, reputation and selectivity. Regardless of its public affiliation, Michigan is arguably the most well rounded college in the US and certainly one of the top 10 academic instutitons in the nation. All universities (including Harvard) accept "subpar) applicants. That does not make such occurances the norm. Students with subpar credentials have a 1% chance of admission into Harvard and a 5% chance of admission into Michigan. Either way, only a small fraction of subpar applicnts are admitted into Michigan.</p>
<p>Michigan is not likely to be as selective as the Ivy League anytome soon. However, in a few years, it will be selelctive enough to be a reach for all applicants.</p>