<p>Hi everyone. I made a thread about U of m a while ago but now that the common app has opened and I know a little more, I would like to try a real chances thread. I also have a few questions about the Common App if anyone could help.</p>
<p>Top choice school: University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
I am instate and plan to apply early
GPA: 3.9 UW/4.1 W
ACT: 32 (31 English, 35 Math, 35 Reading, 27 Science, 8 Writing)
APs: Microeconomics-5
Macroeconomics-5
Biology-taking senior year
Calc AB-taking senior year
ECs:
Part time job freshman through junior year running a cash register, helping manage inventory, teaching lessons, supervising many kids ages 8 and up, providing customer service, selling merchandise, answering the phone, entering info into the computer, ect. </p>
<p>I let my neighbors dogs out everyday for three years while she was at work if this helps at all.
I have also done track and cross country but only 1 and 12 grade because of my job and other interests.
I have volunteered a couple places and helped organize a stuffed animal drive through the local library but have only recorded about 50 hours with my school.</p>
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<p>I know my GPA and ACT compare well with the median numbers from U of M but I feel my ECs are not stellar. I am not sure how much EC weigh in admissions so this worries me. Also, on the common app it asks for awards and honors. I have always been on the honor roll but I have never been nationally recognized for my contributions to whatever. I know a lot of applicants have these seemingly amazing awards. Is it ok that I don't? These two things are what have me worrying about getting in.</p>
<p>Also, I am a little worried about teacher recommendations. I'm always a good student but I've never had that special connection with a teacher or known any teacher for longer than the class. I definitely have a favorite teacher I'm thinking of asking but I'm worried that he may decline or write something generic because I don't think I stood out in that class. I've always been a listener in class and have just recently started getting more involved in class discussion. I guess what I am asking is: Does anyone have advice for a situation like this?</p>
<p>And one more question about the common app. In the ECs section if I put outdoor track, the next line is Position/leadership. If I wasn't captain, what would i put here? Its a required field. Would I just put the races I ran?</p>
<p>Thanks for reading and sorry for so many questions. I really want to go to U of M and I'm just stressing a bit. I plan to ask my GC for help on my app once school starts. Also, I'm open for suggestion on other schools. I'm interested in business or economics and like what U of M has to offer. Ann Arbor is very attractive and I'm not sure of similar schools because, frankly, I haven't looked too much into it. Thanks again and tell me if you need any more info.</p>