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<p>Take a look at this thread: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-michigan-ann-arbor/1271507-new-common-data-set.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-michigan-ann-arbor/1271507-new-common-data-set.html</a></p>
<p>This year’s acceptance rate is down to 40%. Next year’s rate is likely going to be lower than that. If the OP’s cousin was applying a couple years ago, I would say it’s a match or a safe match. This year, or next year, it might get more complicated. </p>
<p>It’s also generally more competitive for out-of-state applicants as well, though I can’t find a breakdown to back this up.</p>