As stated Michigan is thinking its a back up. Also as stated write to the mission of Michigan… Read this from GT https://pwp.gatech.edu/admission-blog/2017/05/16/admission-its-not-fair/
Now go back and read your daughter’s essay again. Then read both Michigan’s and her current schools Mission statement, moto etc. Which does she follow more?.
Make sure is clear in the essay that he really wants Michigan without sounding cliché… “It’s my number one dream school”
My son described the “type” of students he wanted to be around and learn with /, from. It was very direct and honest. It also spoke to the culture at Michigan. We are OOS also. It also followed “Leaders and Best”, theme… Hmmm… Where did I hear that from?. Hmm…
There is also some luck at play here.