Does it hurt an applicant to send their MLC application later than others(similar to rolling admissions)?
For the HSSP, how much are EC’s, GPA, and test scores weighed in comparison with the application essays during review?
Thanks in advance
Hi, I was in HSSP freshman year, and worked as a Peer Advisor for HSSP my sophomore year. I graduated from Michigan with a degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology.
HSSP really just looks for quality essays, and your extracurriculars to see if you have any true interest in medicine/healthcare and community service/volunteering. Check out the link attached below to see what you should write about.
As for high school academics, I met people all across the board in terms of standardized test scores and GPA within HSSP. If you got into Michigan, you’re academically qualified/ good enough to be in HSSP. It certainly doesn’t hurt to have a good GPA, and it’s really low down the list of factors they consider if they consider it at all. I can’t tell you for certain since students in HSSP were never involved in the admissions process. But don’t feel restricted or discouraged from applying to HSSP because of poor grades/SAT scores.
https://lsa.umich.edu/hssp/prospective-students/how-to-apply.html
Pro tip: reading mission statements and understanding what the reader of the applicant is SUPER important for the future when it comes to grad schools/med schools/job applications since you can read the application, know what your audience wants, play to your strengths, and display your commitment/interest in ____ due to past experiences or whatever. It wouldn’t be a bad time to start that with your essay for HSSP. Best of luck!