One of my parents went to Michigan. Will that help my chances?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Michigan
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<p>see title.</p>

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<p>Not a lot. Go to the admissions website and download the criteria PDF. You will see that alumni legacy is “considered” but not important.</p>

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<p>Legacy is not an important criterion, but if you are a top student, it certainly enhances your chances.</p>

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<p>Rumor has it that it is worth about a point added to your ACT score so not much.</p>

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<p>I’ve met some people with low numbers that got in because of legacy, so it definitely helps. Not a guarantee though.</p>

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<p>Kyle, that is not why they got in. Perhaps they got in because they are exceptional in one way or another or because they fit a specific demographic need. Legacy status may influence the outcome for a qualified applicant, but not for a weak candidate.</p>

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<p>Some of the arts (Music, Theater, Dance, Art & Design, etc.) do not stand rigidly on the same criteria, especially on ACT scores. If you are looking to major in one of those areas you would also be required to submit a portfolio or to perform at an audition. Even though the ACT requirement is theoretically lower for those majors there is still a minimum, 23 I have heard.</p>

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<p>Sorry, I realize I misworded my statement. </p>

<p>What I intended to say was they got in with the HELP of a legacy.</p>

<p>My bad.</p>

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<p>31 ACT, 3.6 unweighted gpa (honors and AP), 4’s and 5’s on AP exams, 3rd generation alumni, both parents alumni. Instate. Did not get in.</p>

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<p>beechwood-wow…that is rough. What was your weighted GPA? How many AP’s did you have? Did you have a lot of EC’s? I would have thought you would be in since you were in state…sounds like admissions is going to be tough this year based on that!</p>

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<p>Our school did not weigh GPA. AP Psych, AP Lit, AP Composition, AP Environmental Sci all 4’s and 5’s. Good but not great EC’s - environmental volunteering, varsity basketball, etc. International Baccalaureate program first two years (tough classes that I don’t think Michigan gave any extra credit for). All teacher recommendations were good and from Alumni. </p>

<p>Much greater weight is placed on economic background, race and sex than legacy. Accepted U of Ill and Case Western but not U of M. As far as I can tell from reading here and talking to others legacy has virtually no influence on admissions.</p>

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<p>thanks for sharing your info. hope you are happy wherever you ended up.</p>