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Cvjn · 10-11-2006, 05:38 PM

I posted this on NYU's and Chance's forums but I'm not sure if I can get in. I'd love to get into Michigan as well

Basically, I'm an Asian male (yeah I know, against me :'( ) and I'd like to transfer into LSA

I'm a Freshmen at Western Michigan University and I'd love to go to NYU or U of M.

My freshmen GPA... lacking a lot. 3.0 unweighted. I had alot of personal problems from Freshmen to Junior year, and finally taken care of Summer of Junior year when my GPA shot back up to a 3.6 (first semester) and 3.8 (2nd semester) of my Senior year

I think weighted, my GPA is around that as well. Probably lower :'(X

However, that didn't really save my GPA. (Hence why I'm going to only a medium college)

My ACTs, were hovering around 27, and I plan to retake it and hopefully hit over 30s. I've done it before on multiple practice, so with some studying in, I bet I can pull it off.

My college GPA so far, hasn't been submitted yet... (first semester isn't done!) but I suspect around a 3.8-4.0. I'm working my butt off to hold a 4.0 and I'm pretty sure I can get it done, or at least close. (If I don't, I probably won't apply)

I can get some good recommendations, and some good essays (I have 2 english majors proofreading my work!)

That being said, my ECs are

-volunteering in the community
-worked as an intern overseas in Hong Kong/Shenzhen, China for the summer
-violin section leader, and traveled overseas to Europe in the summer to play for Mozart's birthday
-and if I get accepted, volunteer over the summer to go to different countries to help out with 3rd world countries
-played tennis in high school, JV - 2nd singles
-other various orchestral activities like shows independent of normal concerts
-leader of quartet that got 1st divison at competitions (not really worth much... very easy to get 1st division)

I'm taking the most rigorous courses I can, which is actually somewhat limited by my courses (Pre-Business course)

Any chance? Or should I not even try and save my app money?

If I can't get in for Fall 2007, I know I'll try for Winter, and take some courses and volunteer a lot in the summer. Would that help much?

10-11-2006, 05:38 PM	#1
Cvjn Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: University of Michigan Posts: 1,314	Michigan as a transfer? I posted this on NYU's and Chance's forums but I'm not sure if I can get in. I'd love to get into Michigan as well Basically, I'm an Asian male (yeah I know, against me :'( ) and I'd like to transfer into LSA I'm a Freshmen at Western Michigan University and I'd love to go to NYU or U of M. My freshmen GPA... lacking a lot. 3.0 unweighted. I had alot of personal problems from Freshmen to Junior year, and finally taken care of Summer of Junior year when my GPA shot back up to a 3.6 (first semester) and 3.8 (2nd semester) of my Senior year I think weighted, my GPA is around that as well. Probably lower :'(X However, that didn't really save my GPA. (Hence why I'm going to only a medium college) My ACTs, were hovering around 27, and I plan to retake it and hopefully hit over 30s. I've done it before on multiple practice, so with some studying in, I bet I can pull it off. My college GPA so far, hasn't been submitted yet... (first semester isn't done!) but I suspect around a 3.8-4.0. I'm working my butt off to hold a 4.0 and I'm pretty sure I can get it done, or at least close. (If I don't, I probably won't apply) I can get some good recommendations, and some good essays (I have 2 english majors proofreading my work!) That being said, my ECs are -volunteering in the community -worked as an intern overseas in Hong Kong/Shenzhen, China for the summer -violin section leader, and traveled overseas to Europe in the summer to play for Mozart's birthday -and if I get accepted, volunteer over the summer to go to different countries to help out with 3rd world countries -played tennis in high school, JV - 2nd singles -other various orchestral activities like shows independent of normal concerts -leader of quartet that got 1st divison at competitions (not really worth much... very easy to get 1st division) I'm taking the most rigorous courses I can, which is actually somewhat limited by my courses (Pre-Business course) Any chance? Or should I not even try and save my app money? If I can't get in for Fall 2007, I know I'll try for Winter, and take some courses and volunteer a lot in the summer. Would that help much?
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