How hard is it to get into UMich?

[Anonymous]

If you have solid grades (4.4 GPA with 10 APs), 1450 SAT and good extracurricular activities and sports, would that be enough?

My son loves UMich. He had never even been there yet. He is a solid student and is a strong athlete but not college recruit type athlete.

[Anonymous]

1450 is low. "Strong athlete" won't help.

[Anonymous]

It's hard to get in OOS, but he's got a shot.

[Anonymous]

what major?
Does your DC like cold, like really cold weather?

[Anonymous]

In state that’s 100% admit EA. OOO probably EA deferral and RD waitlist. UMich had a record size freshman class this year so bar is even higher.

[Anonymous]

Depends. What major? CS and Business are direct admits, and are extremely competitive for OOS kids. Other majors may be easier.

[Anonymous]

At our school Michigan is an Ivy level admit. A 4.4/1450 would unfortunately not cut it.

[Anonymous]

Also, they view all forms of an A as an A.
So does your son have any Bs?

The kids I know who got in had all As (A or A minus).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you have solid grades (4.4 GPA with 10 APs), 1450 SAT and good extracurricular activities and sports, would that be enough?

My son loves UMich. He had never even been there yet. He is a solid student and is a strong athlete but not college recruit type athlete.

That's a strong profile. I would apply EA and see how it goes. Write good essays. Try to personalize the essays to the school. For example, if he's writing about wanting to attend Engineering, talk about something really specific - a professor's research that you want to be a part of, or even the statue outside the building, etc. - to show how into the school you are. Doesn't always work but better than a generic essay.

[Anonymous]

He should apply to other big 10 schools as a back up plan. Wisconsin may be a possibility, Indiana and Iowa would be easier.

[Anonymous]

depends on major.

[Anonymous]

22 kids out of 242 were accepted our private high school last year. As far as our public, 4 out of the 5 public HS kids on our 2 blocks were accepted. 2 are attending.

It's easier to get into than UVA from NoVA and much easier to get into than GU for public NoVa Hs kids.

[Anonymous]

Iffy. Depends on the high school and major. It’s a gamble for everyone though.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:22 kids out of 242 were accepted our private high school last year. As far as our public, 4 out of the 5 public HS kids on our 2 blocks were accepted. 2 are attending.

It's easier to get into than UVA from NoVA and much easier to get into than GU for public NoVa Hs kids.

This sounds entirely made up.

[Anonymous]

He needs to visit. They want to see interest. Still a difficult admit from oos so get happy about a backup.