<p>OP,
I notice that you also have a chances post for Michigan State that says, “I have a 3.22 GPA, and a 23 ACT (retake score pending). I have recommendations from teachers, a University of Michigan-Dearborn professor, and a few people in the Michigan House of Representatives. I have 100 volunteer hours. I am Captain of the Varsity Wrestling Team and on the JV Cross Country Team. I had an internship in the House of Representatives and an internship with the University of Michigan professor. I was on Student Council and received a Leadership Award, a Science Fair Honorable Mention, a Varsity Letter Award, and I am on the Honor Roll.”</p>
<p>I am curious about how you got your House of Representatives internship an internship with a University of Michigan prof, and recommendations from some people with impressive backgrounds. Compared to the types of accomplishments of students who usually get such positions, your gpa is low and your ECs are unremarkable.</p>
<p>Did your dad line up those positions and recommendations for you? If so, do you ever have any concerns that you may be getting opportunities that you haven’t really earned through your merits?</p>