<p>Alright I've pretty much posted in every hole of this site about Umich transfers, and got little to no replies.</p>
<p>Could somebody PLEASE answer some of my questions about transferring? The application has just been released and I want to get done with it before school starts in less than 1 month.</p>
<p>1) Umich's 2009 essay topics are the SAME as last years, am I supposed to rewrite them? Or just submit the same saved ones?</p>
<p>Wouldn't it be really cheesy if I submitted an essay which would have the same core to it? (since it's the same topic)</p>
<p>2) Is there anything like the Early Decision plan for Freshmen for transfers? Or wouldn't it matter if I submitted tomorrow or in January as a transfer?</p>
<p>3) What other overall helpful advice could I get concerning a transfer to Umich? I had pretty solid stats as a high school senior, but the center of my rejection was applying late.</p>
<p>I will be applying for a transfer from MSU honors incase anyone's wondering. Would a 3.5+ suffice for a transfer into LSA?</p>
<p>If you'd like to see my highschool/AP stats please let me know.</p>
<p>1) I would rewrite them to match your current situation and make your essays even better than before. </p>
<p>2) For transfers, I don't think it matters too much, but as always, earlier is better. </p>
<p>3) advice? umm, apply earlier, and keep up the good grades. A 3.5+ I would think sould suffice for a transfer, but I would recommend taking classes that show interest in a certain field that you are looking to pursue.</p>
<p>I'll just finish up my essays in the remaining summer days and submit my application during the 1 month winter holiday, awesome.</p>
<p>one more thing, activities won't matter as much as a transfer right? I doubt I'll be able to join clubs or anything in the 1st semester, I'll be busy getting used to the city/college.</p>
<p>nono, activites can help even if its for 1 month or so. Activites show that you seek to become an active part of the community, which can definitely help your application. Since its only for a short while, join several clubs that interest you. And plus, you can most likely continue that same club (diff people) at Umich if you do transfer.</p>
<p>I did jack **** at my previous college except for one or two group activities that were related to my classes and wrote about them in my essays. Trust me on this - GPA matters the most, and after that how well you answer your essay questions.</p>
<p>well, I never said you can't get in without clubs. Clubs just gives a little boost that can help your application. And plus, joining clubs isn't hard at all especially if your only joining for one semester.</p>
<p>I'm currently transferring to Michigan. I don't really remember the essays...what were the topics? One was on academics and one was on diversity...was there one on a book or something? </p>
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<li><p>I think I would try to write different essays...You probably would come off as lazy if they see you applied before and looked at your file (if they have it). </p></li>
<li><p>I hear Michigan is rolling for transfers...but I didn't know that when I applied. I submitted a week before the deadline. </p></li>
<li><p>I had decent grades...I went to a pretty good school before (not Michigan) and I took some upper level classes. Furthermore, I'm transferring as a junior...and it's easier to do that...at least for LSA. I hear that transferring to Michigan is getting harder (even though that's just what's happening nationwide). I don't know if being instate helps or hurts for transfers, I'm out of state. </p></li>
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<p>In terms of advice, I would say getting good grades is important. I was involved in a couple of things at my school, and one thing that I was really passionate about. I don't know, it can be a transforming experience. I really can't think of anything to say right now, but I'll check back later...</p>