UMich asking LOCI from RD applicant.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My kid applied to Michigan RD last year and I recall that they asked him for a LOCI. Found that odd but assumed that they asked everyone (both deferred and new applicants). He ended up sending one.

Thank you. Just thought this was weird reqy.

OP

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The whole LOCI thing is absurd. They should just let you click a box that says "no I haven't decided to go anywhere else".
Instead they make kids write a whole new "Why Michigan" essay that they aren't going to read carefully. It just puts the apps in a "take this student seriously" pile.

If I had to go through 60,000 applications (or whatever it is now) I’d want the additional info. If you can’t be bothered to write 250 words, you’re not really interested so yeah, you can go to the bottom of the pile.

It's also a fairness thing: Why should just the EA kids get another chance to make their pitch?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The whole LOCI thing is absurd. They should just let you click a box that says "no I haven't decided to go anywhere else".
Instead they make kids write a whole new "Why Michigan" essay that they aren't going to read carefully. It just puts the apps in a "take this student seriously" pile.

If I had to go through 60,000 applications (or whatever it is now) I’d want the additional info. If you can’t be bothered to write 250 words, you’re not really interested so yeah, you can go to the bottom of the pile.

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The whole LOCI thing is absurd. They should just let you click a box that says "no I haven't decided to go anywhere else".
Instead they make kids write a whole new "Why Michigan" essay that they aren't going to read carefully. It just puts the apps in a "take this student seriously" pile.

If I had to go through 60,000 applications (or whatever it is now) I’d want the additional info. If you can’t be bothered to write 250 words, you’re not really interested so yeah, you can go to the bottom of the pile.

+1

+ another 1

Agree with all of this, but from someone who applied RD?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The whole LOCI thing is absurd. They should just let you click a box that says "no I haven't decided to go anywhere else".
Instead they make kids write a whole new "Why Michigan" essay that they aren't going to read carefully. It just puts the apps in a "take this student seriously" pile.

If I had to go through 60,000 applications (or whatever it is now) I’d want the additional info. If you can’t be bothered to write 250 words, you’re not really interested so yeah, you can go to the bottom of the pile.

+1

+ another 1

Agree with all of this, but from someone who applied RD?

RD applicants pretty much would be considered non-leans to be attending Michigan. So a LOCI wouldn’t really be necessary.

[Anonymous]

Basically, if you see this as a burden and either skip it or dog it, you hurt your chances of admission. If you see it as an opportunity, you can help your chances. It's not complicated.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The whole LOCI thing is absurd. They should just let you click a box that says "no I haven't decided to go anywhere else".
Instead they make kids write a whole new "Why Michigan" essay that they aren't going to read carefully. It just puts the apps in a "take this student seriously" pile.

If I had to go through 60,000 applications (or whatever it is now) I’d want the additional info. If you can’t be bothered to write 250 words, you’re not really interested so yeah, you can go to the bottom of the pile.

+1

+ another 1

Agree with all of this, but from someone who applied RD?

If I'm too lazy to read the application the first time and want a kid to write another 250 words that will say what every other kid will say, then maybe i should find another job.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The whole LOCI thing is absurd. They should just let you click a box that says "no I haven't decided to go anywhere else".
Instead they make kids write a whole new "Why Michigan" essay that they aren't going to read carefully. It just puts the apps in a "take this student seriously" pile.

If I had to go through 60,000 applications (or whatever it is now) I’d want the additional info. If you can’t be bothered to write 250 words, you’re not really interested so yeah, you can go to the bottom of the pile.

+1

+ another 1

Agree with all of this, but from someone who applied RD?

If I'm too lazy to read the application the first time and want a kid to write another 250 words that will say what every other kid will say, then maybe i should find another job.

Agree RD deadline just closed. Nothing new to report. Our DC wrote something but will hold on to sending it. Hopefully UVA (in state) comes before Feb 15rh.

[Anonymous]

So. Many. Whiners. On this thread. Michigan isn't for you. Try Bama.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The whole LOCI thing is absurd. They should just let you click a box that says "no I haven't decided to go anywhere else".
Instead they make kids write a whole new "Why Michigan" essay that they aren't going to read carefully. It just puts the apps in a "take this student seriously" pile.

If I had to go through 60,000 applications (or whatever it is now) I’d want the additional info. If you can’t be bothered to write 250 words, you’re not really interested so yeah, you can go to the bottom of the pile.

+1

+ another 1

Agree with all of this, but from someone who applied RD?

If I'm too lazy to read the application the first time and want a kid to write another 250 words that will say what every other kid will say, then maybe i should find another job.

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I actually find this abhorrent. The kid works hard on the application, provides everything that is needed, and then school is like Waahhh, this is hard! So much to go through!!

Ok, guys, now if you REALLY want to come, PAYING THE APPLICATION FEE and us telling you what hoops to jump through, we decided to add another-- please submit another assignment*

*KNOWING that some students simply may not have the bandwidth for this.

You talk about privilege--it's the most privileged who will be able to complete this step.

[Anonymous]

Would be different if Michigan said they'd refund application fee if kids pull their applications at this point.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Would be different if Michigan said they'd refund application fee if kids pull their applications at this point.

That's actually a really interesting idea. Could be one of three options: do nothing, submit a LOCI, pull your app and get a refund.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Would be different if Michigan said they'd refund application fee if kids pull their applications at this point.

Great idea. I personally would prefer this.

- Parent of a postponed DC, who needs to complete that LOCI.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Would be different if Michigan said they'd refund application fee if kids pull their applications at this point.

The odds of that ever happening are about zilch.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The whole LOCI thing is absurd. They should just let you click a box that says "no I haven't decided to go anywhere else".
Instead they make kids write a whole new "Why Michigan" essay that they aren't going to read carefully. It just puts the apps in a "take this student seriously" pile.

If I had to go through 60,000 applications (or whatever it is now) I’d want the additional info. If you can’t be bothered to write 250 words, you’re not really interested so yeah, you can go to the bottom of the pile.

+1

+ another 1

Agree with all of this, but from someone who applied RD?

If I'm too lazy to read the application the first time and want a kid to write another 250 words that will say what every other kid will say, then maybe i should find another job.

+1

I actually find this abhorrent. The kid works hard on the application, provides everything that is needed, and then school is like Waahhh, this is hard! So much to go through!!

Ok, guys, now if you REALLY want to come, PAYING THE APPLICATION FEE and us telling you what hoops to jump through, we decided to add another-- please submit another assignment*

*KNOWING that some students simply may not have the bandwidth for this.

You talk about privilege--it's the most privileged who will be able to complete this step.

Have you ever applied for a good job? Welcome to the real world.