<p>Times sure have changed. When I applied to Michigan 20 years ago, I postmarked my application on the last possible day in the spring and didn’t even write the optional essay. I still got accepted 2 weeks later. I know I would have no shot today.</p>
<p>Good for the university to be more selective. In order to stay an elite university, I believe Michigan has to become (or maintain) a global brand. In order to augment its brand, I agree with the general strategies of becoming more selective, increasing financial aid and increasing the ratio of OOS and international students (assuming they are more qualified in general). </p>
<p>In the next few years, high school seniors will no longer consider Michigan as a safety school.</p>