Should I transfer to the University of Michigan?

Transfer Students
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<p>Currently, I'm enrolled at Central Michigan University. I'm a freshman, and I'm studying to become a political journalist. I really like it there and I can see myself there for 4 years. Plus, my tuition is almost completely covered for my 4 years there.</p>

<p>The thing is, I probably should've been accepted to the University of Michigan. My teacher, who was writing my recommendation, got my letter in 2 months late, and because of that I missed the early decision deadline. I probably would've gotten in then. Instead, I went through the regular decision and was wait listed, in part because of how many they already accepted and a record amount of applicants.</p>

<p>I really, really love Michigan, and it has a great political science department and many great journalists have come out of the school. Even though I love Central, I think U-M would be a step up in terms of getting a great education and I have a shot at transferring. It's like 1 and 1a for me. A couple questions, though:</p>

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<li><p>Would going to an elite school be better for me? I'll be happy at either place (slightly happier at U-M), but would that put me that much more ahead?</p></li>
<li><p>Is it worth paying so much more in money to go there?</p></li>
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<p>Again, I really like Central, but U-M would be a step-up for me. I'd get an even better education and I just love campus there. It's my dream school. And I have a good shot at transferring there, I think. According to my high school college counselor and some online "what are my chances?" things, I probably would have been accepted had my teacher gotten that letter in on time. Obviously, I don't have a college GPA yet, but I had a 3.9 in high school and had a 30 on the ACT. What do you think I should do?</p>

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<p>Ultimately the decision is up to you. As a transfer student who is applying to Michigan for the Fall 2012 semester who got rejected as a sophomore transfer (myself), itll be hard to transfer as a sophomore. However, with your stats (3.9 GPA and 30 ACT) I would say it is definitely in your best interest to apply for transfer if it is your dream school. </p>

<p>If you like CMU, you have some thinking to do, remember the grass is not always greener.</p>

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<p>Go where you feel you belong. If you love UMich, chances are its programs will end up being more suitable for someone of your intellectual caliber and you won’t regret it. But you might miss the friends you have back at CMU or your professors. It’s really up to you - but if UM is your dream school I’d advise you go for it.</p>