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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Michigan loves that long 550 word essay. There’s a reason why it is so long. It’s not a coincidence.

They expect you have to have a lot to say if there is an alignment with [b]the ethos that is Michigan[/b]. Agree that that Michigan essay generally would not be used anywhere else.

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How would you describe the Michigan “ethos”? [/quote]

"Leaders and best" - they mean it! So much confidence, volume and energy at that school. My DD calls me every day as she walks to class and she's saying hello to everyone, so excited about her day, what she's learning, the game that weekend, meeting her friend at a new coffee shop on State Street, what her career advisor suggested for next summer, what her sorority is planning next week, etc. There's just a lot of life, a lot of smart, energized people, a lot going on. And a lot of kids of alumnae to keep it going for generations.[/quote]

Thank you for being so specific! This sounds awesome - and completely consistent with what we picked up on our visit.

That said, I get that the energy at Michigan is A LOT - and not the right fit for every kid. Interestingly, it was the first school we toured, and it completely lit up our DD, who was surprised to love such a big school. The experience ended up changing the entire direction of her college search.

On that note, now that you see how happy your DD is at Michigan, where else do you think she'd have thrived? Wisconsin is already on our DD's list. Any other suggestions?

Thanks again![/quote]

I am another Michigan parent.  Agree with Wisconsin.  I would check out Indiana, MSU, and Pitt.  Taking into account differences in academic units/relative strength of majors and preferred campus location.[/quote]

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