<p>Are there any transfers here that can share their past experiences transferring to such a big school? Thanks!!!</p>
<p>would love to know more as well anything and everything</p>
<p>Sure, I would be happy to. I’d share more but I’m not really sure what kind of information you would like to know, if you want to know about the application process or what it’s like as a transfer student at UM so I’ll just say a few basic things about both. </p>
<p>I transferred in from the University of Pittsburgh for the Winter 2012 semester after 3 semesters. I had a 3.71 GPA and 46 credits. One thing to know is that GPA and credits are by far the most important thing the admissions people look at. Essays, extracurriculars, high school transcript, etc are just secondary. From what I’ve seen, applicants averaging 15 credits/semester and at least a 3.6 GPA generally get in. After sending in my application, the thing I remember most about the wait is stress and worry. I was freaking out and obsessed with checking my email and Wolverine Access. But the wait makes getting the acceptance letter that much better.</p>
<p>As a transfer at UM, I really don’t feel much of a difference from the people who enrolled as freshmen. There isn’t anything like 2nd class students. I would also strongly advise you live in a dorm your first year as it is a great way to make new friends, my current best friends here are my old North Quad roommates. Finally, UM is generally a lot more difficult academically than your school, assuming you came from a less academically rigorous school. I have had to try a lot harder here and I still haven’t gotten the grades that I did at Pitt. If you would like to know something else, feel free to ask.</p>
<p>Im working on transferring there to the LSA dept from a local CC, anyone else trying to transfer from Schoolcraft in Livonia?</p>
<p>Just trying to get a feel for things really from others who have transferred from a CC into the LSA dept. Thanks</p>
<p>Hello, my names Edgar, I too am looking for some pieces of information, and I guess I’ll give you a brief narrative about my position, and hopefully someone could comment and give me some advice. </p>
<p>I applied this year the University of Michigan and was rejected, totally heartbroken, it was my big number one and boom. Anyway, in high school I had a GPA around a 3.5, took the most difficult courses possible, only honors and AP courses. During high school I had 100+ hours of community service, captain of debate and the most decorated member in the clubs 20 year history, 2 varsity sports, head of some youth and government activities and some other minor clubs. Scored a 27 on my ACT and have 17 AP credits that are transferable at Michigan and the University of Connecticut, the school I’m attending next year. This brings me to the next part of my transferring process. At UCONN, I will be taking 17 credits next semester, currently majoring in History and Political Science with a major in Judaic studies. I talked to my advisor and we worked out all of the credits transferring. </p>
<p>Now that you know the story, I come asking for advice. I would do anything to go to michigan and I was wondering if I could get any pieces of information, from other transfer students, current UofM students parents, anything really. I would be extremely greatful!!!</p>
<p>for those whom it applies to, Happy Father’s Day, and thanks again so much!!</p>
<p>I just got in as a transfer to LSA, so I can offer some advice. I always tell people to make sure their credits will transfer, I feel it goes a long way with admissions. In addition to that, just try to get a 4.0, join an academic club or organization and make some friends. If UCONN is anything like Auburn (the school I went to freshman year), opportunities will fall into your lap as long as you grab them. Is there a freshman writing contest? Enter it. Are there events in your clubs you can get involved with or plan? Plan them. If something sounds interesting, then do it! But don’t forget to have fun. If you’re actually excited about what you’re doing, then it will come out in your essays. I asked admissions at the very beginning what they recommended and they said that you should plan to spend one full year at your school. Apply by the feb 1 deadline (or what ever it is this year, they don’t have early admission for transfers) and try your hardest!</p>
<p>That post was addressed to Edgar. Good luck!</p>
<p>I do not start until Fall this year, but I thought I’d share my experience thus far.</p>
<p>I had bad grades in High School. I ended up getting my GED the same year I was suppose to graduate high school. I took a couple community college classes and pretty much blew them off (skipped/withdrew/mediocre grades). In 2010, I got serious and went to Umich’s local community college (Washtenaw community college [WCC]). WCC has program called MPOD which helps students transfer into Umich. I am still currently enrolled at WCC, taking two summer classes before beginning in the fall. I actually only know of one person who did NOT get into U of M from my “class”. GPA’s ranged from 3.4-3.9.</p>
<p>To whom this may concern, if your anywhere near Ann Arbor, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to check out WCC. I am actually surprised how many people have gotten in. I always assumed you needed a perfect record and really competitive GPA to be admitted. </p>
<p>I know someone who attended M-tech with a 3.5 GPA, then transferred to WCC for two semesters, got 4 A’s one B, and one C and got into Biomedical Engineering. (The C was one their last semester too)</p>
<p>I know of someone who only attended WCC with an average of 3.47 and got into ChemE which requires a 3.5 minimum</p>
<p>I know of someone who came to WCC from Texas, went here for two semesters, 3.7 GPA got into Environmental Engineering.</p>
<p>I personally had a 3.92 (including one withdrawal) and got into Computer Science.</p>
<p>Each of these examples happened this year transferring into Fall.<br>
My counselor told me if a student has +3.5 GPA = very likely to be admitted from WCC.</p>
<p>Good Luck guys!</p>
<p>Out of High School my son had Michigan as his first, second and third choice :-). He was initially wait listed them rejected as a Freshman into LS&A (3.6 UW/31 ACT) but was accepted as a transfer student into Michigan from GVSU in January of his freshman year for the Spring term. If fact he applied in August for Winter term at Michigan before setting foot on the GVSU campus. First semester grades at GVSU were 3.8+.</p>
<p>Here are my suggestions:</p>
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<li> The most important thing is your grade point in college. Do not take a massive load of extremely difficult classes your freshman year in college. That said, don’t take 12 credits of bowling and basket weaving. Bust ass and get great grades whatever you take.</li>
<li> Michigan says they prefer junior year transfers but don’t let that dissuade you from applying earlier.</li>
<li> Be specific with your essays. Really study the various programs Michigan offers and describe how you fit into that specific program (LS&A Biology, Engineering, etc). Consider contacting the dean of the program expressing your interest in transferring and seek any advice they may have.</li>
<li> Be passionate tell them how much Michigan means to you. </li>
<li> Consider applying for an odd semester like Winter or Spring where there will be fewer applications and hopefully your passion will stand out. As I stated my son applied for Winter term freshman year and since he had no grades from his college at that point they allowed him to defer his application until Spring. He sent them winter grades in early January and was accepted 3 week later. Started spring term as a sophomore with 30 or so credits from GVSU plus another 15 or so AP credits.</li>
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<p>tpd1987 - I have heard of MPOD, great info.</p>