<p>I think your chances for U-M are pretty solid with a 3.98 UW GPA. If you are looking for a safety school, I would consider Indiana and MSU - you will get into both of those schools. With your 32 on the ACT, you should qualify for at least a $9,000.00 scholarship. The IU application is easy to fill out (no essay or teacher recommendations). If you send the application in early, you will find out that you are accepted in a couple of weeks and you will have a two and half months to know you are in college while you wait for U-M to respond. MSU has a good reputation in science and they also respond quickly and there may be merit aid there as well.</p>
<p>I agree with happymom that you should look into merit aid possibilities. I would also consider if you are interested in more selective schools than Michigan. I don’t think you will need to worry too much about safety.</p>