<p>Hi everyone!
I've dreamed of attending the University of Michigan ever since I was a child.
Any hope?
High School: Granada Hills Charter High School
Michigan GPA (only academic classes): 3.0
SAT: 1650
I reside in California so I am applying out of state.
I am able to pay for the tuition completely out of my pocket.
I would like to apply for their LS&A department.
I have volunteered at a hospital for 2 years.
I have done summer internships for 4 years.
I am the treasurer of a school club.
Extracurricular: Contemporary Dance, Gymnastics, Volleyball, Horseback riding....
I can get outstanding letters of recommendation from John Hopkins, Yale, Harvard, and UMich alums.
I can also write a unique and compelling essay. (My life story/experiences are definitely not ordinary and will stand out to someone who is reading thousands of essays.)</p>
<p>I know my grades/scores are really low but high school hasn't exactly been a great time for me but outside of school I have accomplished so much and I have contributed to my community in so many ways. I know that if I do get accepted, they will never regret it! I'll definitely show them but until then, is there any miracle of me getting in? If not, are there any good schools that aren't in the middle of nowhere that will accept me? Also any tips/tricks are appreciated. Thanks everyone for reading this thread, I appreciate it!</p>