<p>I think I may have applied too late…they received my application last week</p>
<p>Stats:
Rank: 35/304 (top 12%)
SAT: 1350 combined (710m 640v)
Recalculated michigan gpa is rather low: 3.5
I took the hardest courses available 2APs junior year (chem and us history) and am taking 4APs this year (art history, calcab, stat, and bio)</p>
<p>Extracurriculars:</p>
<p>RESEARCH:
1)Editor of an undergraduate level Scientific Journal “Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology”
2)Contributor to the undergraduate level Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology Publication - pending"
3)I participated in an intensive seven- week research program over the summers of 2003 & 2004 where I worked with a mentor on original research, analyzed scientific data, and used state of-the-art instrumentation.
4)Numerous Science Research awards 2003 siemens westinghouse semifinalist, ISEF Finalist, 2nd place NYSSEF team award, many more…
5)I included my past two research papers with my application</p>
<p>Varsity Tennis (4 years)
NHS (4 years)
Beach buddies – mentored incoming freshan students (12 grade)
Foreign language honors society (3 years)
Israeli culture club (3 years)
Volunteered at local nursing home (4 years) --accrued 350+ hours
It’s Academic (4 years)
Math team (4 years)
SADD (3 years)
NCSY (jewish organization) (2 years)</p>
<p>Research 2003 and 2004 (bioengineering then astrophysics)
I worked the summer of 2002 and during the school year</p>
<p>Very good essay---- ethical dilemma on my biological father and overcoming an inner struggle and finding myself----(helps explain some poor grades)</p>
<p>Incorporated research in my other essays, emphasizing that I wish to pursue research at michigan and stated the types of research I would be interested. I discussed how I would be an asset to the researching community because I already have undergraduate research experience</p>
<p>I’m just a little worried about my class rank and GPA…I really think I applied too late</p>
<p>Thanks!!</p>