<p>I need opinions. I’m considering applying to UMich-AA just to have another option if I end up only being accepted to UT-Austin - just because I really want to get away from home. I don’t want to waste a lot of time doing the app and essays if there’s not a pretty great chance that I’ll be accepted (i.e safety or low match). What do you think my chances are for UMich?</p>
<p>Stats:</p>
<p>Montgomery Community College - 3.92
Approximately 70 credits by the time I’m finished, having taken the hardest available courses
ECs - President of Student Government, lead vocals in band, volunteer math tutor, couple other clubs.
Tests - ACT: 34 SAT: 2220 SAT IIs: 740/750/740</p>
<p>Hook: first generation (if that’s a hook anymore) and not applying for financial aid.</p>
<p>Thanks for your input.</p>
<p>And also, do you think the education/degree/opportunities one would receive from an Econ degree at UMich are much better than those at UT-Austin, to the extent that it’s worth paying 2X as much?</p>
<p>That’s the thing I can’t get over. UMich is a great school, but it’s public, so while it seems like I’m getting jipped, I really don’t think I am. Privates are fine to apply to because everyone pays the same regardless of their residency, but it’s tough to apply to a good public school OOS when there is such a good school in state for a fraction of the price…</p>
<p>If you apply, you’re in, you have a great chance, but my roommate (he does BS a lot and I haven’t researched into it) was saying how 60 was the max that Michigan takes. </p>
<p>If that’s not true, then I’d say you have a damn good chance.</p>
<p>To answer the second question… </p>
<p>I honestly have to say no. As awesome as it’d be if we both got into UMich (party!!), UT-Austin isn’t that bad, and for Econ, Michigan is strong, but… from what I’ve been told is that a lot of business degress don’t… matter? (if that’s the right word at all) too much at an undergraduate level. If you’re not planning on doing masters, I’d say try (find out credit thing first), if you are doing masters, I’d say stick with UT Austin and get great test scores and get into like UChicago or some big Econ school</p>
<p>Ok, well from what I hear most schools only accept 60 tops and don’t mind if you have more. Hopefully that’s the case. </p>
<p>I don’t care if they won’t accept more than 60 credits (or even all 60) since every other school I’m applying to will only accept 60 as well, at most.</p>
<p>I saw your response to my second question now. See…that’s so confusing to me. So an Econ degree wouldn’t be better from UMich than UT, even though UMich is a considerably better school?</p>
<p>But I know an Econ degree and the opportunities at NYU are better than those at UT…</p>
<p>I’m planning on law school probably, by the way.</p>
<p>this is just what my business professors have told me and honestly, not too sure if they told me this cause they don’t want me to leave or what</p>
<p>basically an undergraduate degree in Econ doesn’t warrent the different between an in-state cost and a basically private school cost. If you’re applying for Law School, I say don’t do it. Texas is a pretty decent state school, (friend of mine goes there, doesn’t complain TOO much )</p>
<p>My situation was similar in the sense that I wanted to get into NYU Stern (which in your situation mirriors Michigan) or Michigan LSA. Even though those schools are a lot closer, the cost of the school supposedly doesn’t warrant going there. </p>
<p>It depends on the law schools to which you are applying. Outside of the top 3, UMich and UT–Austin are on par in terms of reputation. If you want a shot at Harvard Law School, then they are both pretty bad. From the statistics I have seen, you need somewhere around a 3.9+ from UMich to have a chance at HLS, which is difficult to get, and you would need the same from Ut–Austin to have a chance, which is not as difficult to get.</p>
<p>Ok thanks Cvjn. I’m kinda thinking of not applying now. :rolleyes: I’m very indecisive. </p>
<p>It sucks man. I want out of Texas! The only alternatives really (as in good schools) are top publics (30K!) and privates (40k!). But I obviously feel better about the private schools because at least there, pretty much everyone’s getting screwed, except for those with scholarships.</p>
<p>Nspeds: So what would you say then about NYU Econ, which is basically my second easiest school to get into, after UT. Does it have a considerably better rep than UMich or UT just because it’s a private school?</p>
<p>Because I’m confused. Is it about ranking? If it were, UMich (#24) should have a reputation comparable to Georgetown (#23?) among law schools.</p>
<p>Well, I don’t think it would matter how good UMich is in law, since that’s not part of their undergrad program. But for the record, I believe UMich is top 20 at least.</p>
<p>So UMich is basically only worth the OOS money if you go for Ross or engineering? Got it.</p>
<p>That’s what generally most OOS students go for. Most of my friends there that are OOS, are either in Ross or Engineering. I think only one (from Georgia) is Pre-Med</p>
<p>Nevermind. I’ve been looking at Harvard Law School’s admitted class undergraduate representation. It seems Georgetown sends many more students to HLS than peers of comparable size and <em>better rank</em>, including Northwestern and Emory University. I can see that G-Town is quite a gem for law school hopefuls.</p>
<p>Not necessarily. UMich is great if you can get the GPA. UT is not so great, period. NYU is treated like any lower-first-tier/higher-second-tier private: they get the scraps after the top 25 and the Ivy League students are admitted.</p>
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<p>I actually really don’t know. I find it surprising that we place so well. It’s great:D</p>
<p>brand_182 if you attended high school in texas and graduated in the top 10% of you class than I believe by tx law you are automatically admitted to any “public” university in the state of texas inc. UT-Austin, A&M etc. Of course you still will have to follow through with the application process.</p>
<p>I was top 15%. But I was already accepted into some good public schools in Texas, regardless of the top 10% rule, which I strongly disagree with.</p>
<p>I’m pretty sure I won’t be settling for Texas though. :D</p>
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