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Hi, I was wondering if I had any shot at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor? Any comments are appreciated, thanks!

background:
I attend a public high school in Michigan, one of the best in state, and country.
senior this fall
female hispanic, 2nd person on fathers side to attend college
undecided major

GPA: 3.7 uw, 4.0 w
SAT: 650 V, 650 M
no class rank, maybe top 10-15% of around 400 kids
Courseload (honors and aps):
9: honors english
10: honors american literature/english, honors american history, h. philosophy
11: h. world literature, h. composition, h. global studies, h. chemistry, h. spanish 4, ap government
12: ap economics (macro and micro), ap spanish, h. physics, h. literary humanities

extra curriculars:
band 9-12, marching band
NHS 11-12
Student government, class rep 9,10,12, treasurer 11
cross country manager 11
Varsity waterpolo 10-12 (all state academic 10,11 and scholar athlete award in the county)
Venture Scouts, vice president, service trips to toronto, chicago, toledo and west virginia
acolyte
150+ hours community service

Work Experience:
Two jobs, one last summer, working in school year

good recommendations, and I am working on the essays.

Any input or ideas you have would be great, should i take the SAT/ACT's again?..be honest, and thanks.

By Alexandre (Alexandre) on Thursday, August 19, 2004 - 02:27 am: Edit

You certainly have a shot. 3.7 GPA (Michigan only looks at your unweighed GPA) and 1300 on your SAT is not bad at all. You are right where the bulk of Michigan appicants fall and you are an URM, which will help you. Apply before October and you have a good chance.

By Kitcat942 (Kitcat942) on Thursday, August 19, 2004 - 09:26 am: Edit

the 3.7 uw,is my core classes 10, 11, no plusses and minuses. I am going to try to have my application in by October. Thanks for your response!

By Atpchik (Atpchik) on Thursday, August 19, 2004 - 10:05 am: Edit

I think you have a good chance of getting in. However it may be harder to get into U of M Engin w/ that GPA and SAT scores. Maybe consider taking the ACT or improving SAT. If you're aiming for LSA, I would still suggest a retake just to be safe.

By Kitcat942 (Kitcat942) on Thursday, August 19, 2004 - 04:26 pm: Edit

I am not as strong in science and math as I am in english, and I know nothing about engineering, lol, so I plan on applying for LSA. Should I take the test again in October and apply after I get my scores back? Thanks for your help.

By Atpchik (Atpchik) on Thursday, August 19, 2004 - 07:37 pm: Edit

I got a 1310 my first time on the SAT's. I took it again(no studying however) and got a 1480. I dunno it just made me feel safer. If your GPA was a 3.8 I wouldn't worry, but with a 3.7 i'd consider retaking. After you retake in October, apply right away.

By Cruella (Cruella) on Friday, August 20, 2004 - 07:34 pm: Edit

Take the ACT if you haven't already. Michigan prefers it anyway.

I would say you're in with or without taking ANY test again.

By A2a2 (A2a2) on Friday, August 20, 2004 - 08:43 pm: Edit

Kitcat, I'd be amazed if you don't get in. Apply now (or as soon as possible at least)!

By Kitcat942 (Kitcat942) on Saturday, August 21, 2004 - 01:00 pm: Edit

Thanks cruella and a2a2! I plan on taking the ACT this October, i've been studying and i think i could get around a 28. Thanks for your help.

By Samwise (Samwise) on Monday, August 30, 2004 - 10:12 pm: Edit

A 28 is worse than a 1300 so forget it and apply.

By Ltw902 (Ltw902) on Wednesday, September 01, 2004 - 03:41 pm: Edit

you're in!

By Kitcat942 (Kitcat942) on Tuesday, September 14, 2004 - 11:00 pm: Edit

thanks for your help. Anyone else? What other schools might be a match for me?