UMich asking LOCI from RD applicant.

[Anonymous]

It’s 250 words. The hard part is not going over. Our DC found it helpful and appreciated the chance to say more.

[Anonymous]

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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?

I’m pretty sure nothing about EA and ED is about fairness.

[Anonymous]

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

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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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+ 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.

This is teenager, and some of difficult circumstances. Agree with other poster-- offer option of Essay or Refund.
Why only the students have to stick to agreements?
Btw, this is university funded by taxpayer money. (really, they all are)

[Anonymous]

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

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The privilege on this thread is gross.

Y'all are the reason first gen, URM, etc. had to become such a thing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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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.

+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.

Your post was 1/3 the max for the LOCI.

[Anonymous]

What’s going in Wolverine Land? Sick!

https://www.yahoo.com/news/ex-michigan-students-accuse-professor-004506551.html

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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.

Your post was 1/3 the max for the LOCI.

LOL

[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.

Did your kid got accepted after sending information?

[Anonymous]

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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.

Did your kid got accepted after sending information?

Many students who get deferred in EA are admitted RD.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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.

Did your kid got accepted after sending information?

Many students who get deferred in EA are admitted RD.

True, but the question was about a kid who applied RD. He was not accepted. He was waitlisted and in the end, rejected.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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.

Did your kid got accepted after sending information?

Many students who get deferred in EA are admitted RD.

True, but the question was about a kid who applied RD. He was not accepted. He was waitlisted and in the end, rejected.

Hope your child found a perfect fit school. Ours submitted the LOCI. Now the waiting game.
OP

[Anonymous]

Michigan posts results in batches after Feb 1. Does anyone know how frequently they do this? Every few weeks?

[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?

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.

Michigan has other ways to identify kids who are not privileged.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Michigan posts results in batches after Feb 1. Does anyone know how frequently they do this? Every few weeks?

It's once a month. You should go to the College Confidential board to see the anticipated release dates.