University of Michigan - Chance me!

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>University of Michigan is my dream school, and if I get accepted, I will do whatever it takes to get there. Anyway, here's my stats:</p>

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<li>Out of state, from Texas. I go to a highly competitive high school here.<br></li>
<li>I haven't calculated my weighted GPA yet, but my GPA is a 4.2 right now.
At my school, 4.0 = maximum for regulars, 4.5 = honors, 5.0 = AP classes
I've taken 7 AP classes so far in 3 years. I'm taking 5 more this year. </li>
<li>SAT scores: 2120 (Reading: 690, Math: 760, Writing: 670). I'm retaking it in October.</li>
<li>SAT subject: Math: 750, Planning on taking biology and physics in November. I know UM doesn't care much for subjects though.</li>
<li>ACT score: 30 (English: 31, Math: 33, Reading: 32, Science: 24)</li>
<li>I participate in Science Fair every single year, & I make it to the regional level (no HUGE wins though)</li>
<li>Piano player for 11+ years</li>
<li>This past summer, I was accepted into the UTD nanoexplorers program - really prestigious research institute internship</li>
<li>Top 6% of my graduating class (rank 88 out of 1,311)</li>
<li>Clubs: Science Fair, NHS, Spanish Club</li>
<li>Won a few awards in high school for filmmaking/video contests.</li>
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<p>I went to the campus 2 weeks ago & actually got to live there for a week, since my friend lives on campus. Fell in love with the place. I went on the campus tour by myself (my parents didn't come to MI with me). </p>

<p>I'm doing early decision, so the deadline is November 1. </p>

<p>I'm planning on applying to LS&A. Not sure about my major yet...probably biomedical sciences or something.</p>

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<p>bump. any idea??</p>

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<p>What’s your unweighted GPA (4.0 Scale)? Assuming your UWGPA is in the 3.75 range, with a 2120/30 I think you’ll have a good chance. But understand that Michigan financial aid for OOSers isn’t great. Realistically you’re looking at a lot of loans so you should have the “finances” chat with your parents.</p>

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<p>cool, we have similar stats!</p>

<p>i went to a campus visit to umich, and they said that you should be in the top 50-75% range (which you are), and make sure you structure your resume, essay(s), and application so that it demonstrates your specific interests.</p>