Transferring to Michigan

beechw00d
Thu, 20 Jun 2013 14:15:44 +0000

Out of High School my son had Michigan as his first, second and third choice :-). He was initially wait listed them rejected as a Freshman into LS&A (3.6 UW/31 ACT) but was accepted as a transfer student into Michigan from GVSU in January of his freshman year for the Spring term. If fact he applied in August for Winter term at Michigan before setting foot on the GVSU campus. First semester grades at GVSU were 3.8+.

Here are my suggestions:


The most important thing is your grade point in college. Do not take a massive load of extremely difficult classes your freshman year in college. That said, don’t take 12 credits of bowling and basket weaving. Bust ass and get great grades whatever you take.
Michigan says they prefer junior year transfers but don’t let that dissuade you from applying earlier.
Be specific with your essays. Really study the various programs Michigan offers and describe how you fit into that specific program (LS&A Biology, Engineering, etc). Consider contacting the dean of the program expressing your interest in transferring and seek any advice they may have.
Be passionate tell them how much Michigan means to you.
Consider applying for an odd semester like Winter or Spring where there will be fewer applications and hopefully your passion will stand out. As I stated my son applied for Winter term freshman year and since he had no grades from his college at that point they allowed him to defer his application until Spring. He sent them winter grades in early January and was accepted 3 week later. Started spring term as a sophomore with 30 or so credits from GVSU plus another 15 or so AP credits.


tpd1987 - I have heard of MPOD, great info.