University of Michigan *out-of-state* chances

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>White, female, first-generation
Ohio resident from a small rural public school
Intended major is math but obviously that's subject to change. </p>

<p>GPA: 3.99 UW
Class rank: 3/147, top 3%
SAT I: 2340 (790 CR, 750 M, 800 W, 10 essay)
ACT: 35
PSAT: 227
AP: Biology, Chemistry, US History, US Government, Statistics, English Literature, Calculus BC (self-study)
SAT II: Literature, Chemistry, Math II</p>

<p>Senior year courses (dual enrollment): Intro to Ethics, Intro to Number Theory, Intro to Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Multivariable Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Intro to Discrete Math</p>

<p>Last four are second semester.
I'm not graduating until next June, but I'm going to live at my dual-enrollment college during senior year, so I won't be able to continue doing activities at my high school. (I'm allowed to, it just wouldn't be convenient.)</p>

<p>Awards:
National Merit Semifinalist (at least)
Published in Teen Ink magazine (twice, 11)
Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award (idk but my school gave it to me, 11)
Yale Book Award (11)
Student of the Month from school (Language Arts 10, Science 10)
Community Service Award from school (10, 11)</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
Working at McDonald's, 5-10 hrs/week all year (11, 12)
Piano lessons (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12) I'm not any good because I don't practice :o
Local chemical engineering mentorship (11)
Co-founded book club at public library (10, 11)
Scholastic Bowl (alternate, 11)
Environmental club (11)
School musical ensemble (10)</p>

<p>Science fair (10) There were five people and I did not win first, second, or third place. Science is not my calling, much as I'd like it to be. </p>

<p>Alateen (9, 10, 11, 12) This is like a 12-step program for children of alcoholics. I kind of wanted to write this down because it's given me public speaking opportunities (which I screwed up, but still), but I don't know if it's inappropriate/too personal. </p>

<p>Summers
Two local science camps (aerospace engineering and biomedical engineering, 11)
[url=<a href="http://www.nscl.msu.edu/teachersstudents/programs/pan%5DThe"&gt;http://www.nscl.msu.edu/teachersstudents/programs/pan]The&lt;/a> Physics of Atomic Nuclei Program at NSCL | National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory (NSCL)<a href="11">/url</a>
Volunteering at public library (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
Volunteering at Safety Town (10, 12)
Volunteering at local arboretum (12)</p>

<p>Other/Requisite Sob Story</p>

<p>I was in foster care from when I was 9 to when I was 12, after which my 80-year-old grandmother became my legal guardian. She died during my freshman year (RIP) and I had to move but didn't switch schools. </p>

<p>To be safe, assume my essays and recs are good but not phenomenal or anything. </p>

<p>Thank you! :D</p>

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<p>For LSA, you are low match. You should be able to get some merit aid too. Some OOS students got $20k.</p>

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<p>Does applying early action help any?
Do you know how important the “why Michigan” essay is compared to everything else? I’m not sure what to write.</p>

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<p>i would say definitely a safety… have u considered ivies? u have incredibly competitive stats and a unique compelling story. i’d give HYPM serious consideration if i were you.</p>

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<p>With ~30% acceptance rate, I would not consider UMich a safety even for low match. Applying EA would definitely help, particularly with merit aid.</p>

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<p>you’re going to mit.</p>

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<p>Subject Test scores:
Literature - 780
Math II - 800
Chem - 740 (probably not sending this one)</p>

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<p>You have great stats and think you have a great chance for U Mich. Planning to apply to other elite schools as well?</p>

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<p>I live in Michigan and you definitely have a high chance for U of M not only because of your grades and test scores but you seem to be very allrounded in terms of EC and volunteering too. I agree with @ognopgod that you should try for some Ivy leagues maybe! (i mean only if you want). U of M would be very lucky to have you!
Please chance me back!! :)</p>