Is a 1350 competitive enough for OOS?

res_ipsa
Sun, 06 Nov 2011 10:40:02 +0000

A 3.87 unweighted GPA is certainly competitive even for OOS admission. The test scores should be sufficient - I don’t think that higher test scores would have a material impact on your chances. More important factors are the rigor of you high school curriculum and whether a 3.87 from your high school is as meaningful or more meaningful than a 3.87 at a different high school. Good EC’s, essays and recs may help tip the balance.

I would definitely apply. I would consider Michigan a match and not a reach or a safety. Not a slam dunk.