<p>Hey everyone,
So I'm having some concerns about how I can successfully enroll at the University of Michigan. Since I am Moroccan, and I currently live in Morocco, which makes me an International Student, applying to the University and/or for Financial Aid, is kinda tricky. I was, however, born in the US, but because of the diplomatic status of my parents, i wasn't then given the American citizenship. Anyway, I am currently schooled in a French-patterned education, and according to the university's website I need to have an overall average of "assez bien" (good enough) or "bien" (good), the latter being the better score, at the French baccalaur</p>
<p>Not sure about the French exam. I’d suggest calling the admissions office.</p>
<p>Yup, generally 4 years undergrad and 2 years grad.</p>
<p>It seems your financial aid system would be complicated as an international student: [Office</a> of Financial Aid: International Students](<a href=“http://www.finaid.umich.edu/home/howtoapplyforaid/internationalstudents.aspx]Office”>http://www.finaid.umich.edu/home/howtoapplyforaid/internationalstudents.aspx)
I’m sure you could work the situation out if you act early enough.</p>
<p>Your performance on the SAT really depends on you. I recommend some preparation to become familiar with the format, but the extent to which you prepare depends on how eager you are. I’d also suggest taking a practice test if you have time to determine how much you want to study. I think one of the mot important things to remember when taking the SAT is to remain calm. I have some very intelligent friends who went into the test freaked out and they didn’t do so hot. </p>
<p>I’m applying to UMich, as well. Good luck!</p>
<p>Thanks a lot for answering, and thank you for that link, I must’ve not scoured the site thoroughly enough! I’m sorry, but could you also explain to me how the whole ‘credits’ thing works? And good luck to you too!</p>
<p>Credits are just a way to measure how many classes you’re taking, because not all classes in American universities are supposed to take the same amount of time. Classes that take more time will have more credits, and there’s usually both a minimum and maximum number of credits you’re allowed to take.</p>
<p>Thanks a lot!</p>
<p>it’s four years of undergraduate studies, and then two years to acquire an MBA in a School or College (in this situation, it’s Ross School of Business at UM). </p>
<p>Yes, it’s four years of undergraduate, but after that, you have to apply for acceptance to the MBA program(s). It’s not automatic that if you attend UM as an undergrad that you will be accepted into the MBA program there. And most reputable MBA programs will want to see at least two years of post-college employment.</p>
<p>University of Michigan offers terrible out-of-state/international aid so I wouldn’t count on much.</p>
<p>You should probably check the international dates for SATs or whatever.</p>