How to Afford Michigan OOS?

PickOne1
Wed, 26 Aug 2015 12:53:35 +0000

There are other schools, and honestly UMich is a big reach based on what you have told us. UMIch OOS is very competitive, we had stellar kids in our HS who did not get accepted. You would need some hook …

Your own state flagship will likely be much cheaper (half the cost!) and you may be more competitive there. Likely your state flagship would also have a good Poly Sci department. UAlabama might be one of the few OOS public options with any merit, there could be others, but flagships are all competitive and few states are looking to have OOS students supported by their tax payers.

Some private schools give out generous merit, but you would need to move below 50 on USNWR to be competitive for merit scholarships. You need to be in the top 25% or higher …