<p>I come from an Ann Arbor high school that sends A LOT of their students to UMICH. I was wondering if it is easier to get in if you are from Ann Arbor? When I looked at the decision tread most out of state students had outstanding scores, gpas, etc. But the instate kids that got in didnt even have great scores, etc.</p>
<p>It’s easier to get in as an resident student. </p>
<p>It shouldn’t be easier getting in from Ann Arbor as opposed to any other district in Michigan, but the quality of the Ann Arbor schools are well above average (and the yield in A2 is expectedly much higher than average), so I wouldn’t doubt that there was a disproportional number of students from Ann Arbor schools going to U-M. With all that said, I’m not aware of any accepted student (instate or out-of-state) not having something to offer and still getting accepted. Michigan uses a holistic admissions method, so they will consider everything when you apply including community involvement, extracurriculars, essays, recommendations, part-time jobs, leadership positions, awards and demonstrated interest among other factors. It does occasionally happen that someone with unusual life experiences can be accepted even with some slightly lower stats, but that’s a far cry from not being less qualified.</p>
<p>I also came from an Ann Arbor High School (Pioneer) and I feel like we definitely did get bonus points from being in Ann Arbor. We send WAY more kids to Michigan than the other high schools in the state, and many of those other high schools are on the same level or even above us (saline for example). This is most likely due to connections in my opinion. The Ann Arbor High Schools have a large number of faculty kids and alumni. I’m sure you should know this. There’s probably at least 20 kids in your grade that are research assistants or volunteering in some way at Michigan already. At least, this was my experience.</p>
<p>It’s no surprise that an Ann Arbor affiliation helps in admissions. The same happens with East Lansing & State, South Bend & Notre Dame or even Boston & Harvard.</p>
<p>And I would hope Michigan residents have an easier time getting in, after all, it’s our school. The mission for U of M was ever to teach New Yorkers and Californians that can’t get into Ivies. It’s a public school for the good of our residents.</p>
<p>Thank you so much for the response. I really hope that going to an Ann Arbor High school will help my chances of getting in!</p>