Sidwell GDS and Michigan

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Nothing wrong with Michigan but it is just a big state school. A far cry from an elite Big 3.

A high flyer from a DC private with other options likely won't chose a public uni filled lots of Michiganders.

Says you. My DC, a high flyer from a DC private with other options, can't wait.

+1. Friend of family, Sidwell kid loved UMich.

[Anonymous]

JR usually does well with Michigan but not this year at all. EA was rough all around.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nothing wrong with Michigan but it is just a big state school. A far cry from an elite Big 3.

A high flyer from a DC private with other options likely won't chose a public uni filled lots of Michiganders.

Sorry your first statement is just wrong. It is a big state school, but a lot more and very high-caliber. Ann Arbor is an awesome, quintessential college town. Just bring your winter gear and try to spend at least one summer there. Your challenge at Michigan as an OOS student is finding a community, both socially and academically, within a big place.

[Anonymous]

what do you think the odds of Michigan are for a Big3 kid with a 4.0? (Michigan considers all forms of an A to be an A and my kid has had no B's in high school).

Math post calculus, language equal to post AP.

College counseling office isn't sure.

[Anonymous]

Anyone know if they don’t include Freshman year grades in GPA calculations? I’ve always heard this but wasn’t sure if true!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Did anyone get in?

Actually did anyone get in from any top DC private? I don't know of any.

I believe there are 4-5 Holton girls attending Michigan next year.

[Anonymous]

Whatever Holton CC is doing they have the secret sauce-top admissions all around-congrats to some smart ladies!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Did anyone get in?

Actually did anyone get in from any top DC private? I don't know of any.

I believe there are 4-5 Holton girls attending Michigan next year.

At least 3 from GDS attending Michigan next year.

[Anonymous]

Getting into the U of M out of state - you should have top grades in most rigorous classes. Helps if you can show success on the AP exams as well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Getting into the U of M out of state - you should have top grades in most rigorous classes. Helps if you can show success on the AP exams as well.

So what do you think the odds are with a 4.0 from a Big3?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:what do you think the odds of Michigan are for a Big3 kid with a 4.0? (Michigan considers all forms of an A to be an A and my kid has had no B's in high school).

Math post calculus, language equal to post AP.

College counseling office isn't sure.

Will need to show UM is a top choice and not a backup for an Ivy application.

[Anonymous]

If 4.0 is most rigorous classes and some AP scores to back up, have a decent shot. Might get initially deferred in EA but show that interest!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If 4.0 is most rigorous classes and some AP scores to back up, have a decent shot. Might get initially deferred in EA but show that interest!

Thx! The 4.0 includes a year of math beyond calc BC, physics C, AP foreign language (two years---literature and language), etc.
This kid has wanted Michigan for years. Not interested in the Ivies.

[Anonymous]

Be sure to try to register and visit for an official tour and let your College Advisor know it is the TOP choice (only if it actually is) and they might note that in the school letter.

[Anonymous]

Yes-tour in person is important if OOS.