<p>how much does michigan factor it in....for example, in calculating my michigan gpa, one of my B+s is in AP Physics...however, my friend who also is applying, has one less B+ and got an A- in regular physics....which is better, it just seems michigan focuses so much on GPA</p>
<p>I'm thinking that it's possible that those with their gpa in the lower 25 percent of UMich may have more rigor in their schedules. Like, if your gpa is a 3.6 and your schedule is very easy, I doubt you would get in (unless your tests were godly). However, people with 3.6s DO get in, and Im willing to bet they had rather tough schedules.</p>
<p>yeah my michigan GPA is a 3.64 and i took AP Euro, AP US, AP Physics and AP Composition and Writing in 10th and 11th grades (in addition to four more this year)</p>
<p>Michigan does not focus purely on GPA. Rigor of schedule, SAT/ACT, ECs, essays, background etc... all play a significant role too.</p>