U of MI Ann Arbor, Penn State, Johns Hopkins and Temple Universities – What are my chances???

Question

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I am a hispanic female senior and want to apply to U of MI Ann Arbor, Penn State, Johns Hopkins and Temple Universities. My stats are as follows. Do I have a good shot at these schools or should I add a safety school?

GPA: 4.4 (includes AP classes)
Rank: 8 out of 1061 students
ACT: 25 (will retake)
wrestled fresman year, wrestling manager soph-senior, play soccer, memeber of NSH, work full time in summer and part time during school year for 2 years now.

Answer 1

I graduated from U of M in 2004. I had a 3.5 GPA out of 4.0. Took 3 AP classes (got 2-5's and a 4), I had a 29 on my ACT and I got in after being on the waitlist for only 2 weeks. I played football and basketball plus I was somewhat active with art. I think if you retake the ACT and get over a 29 you will be considered competitive for UofM. I'm sure since I graduated the criteria for admission have become more stringent. Michigan truly loves diversity on their campus, so you being of hispanic descent will definitely be beneficial for you and UM. Nevertheless, you should always choose a safety school. Hope this helps. Good Luck!

Answer 2

you should always have a safety school ! a little advice the valdictorian of my graduating class was Indian (from India) and she was valdictorian, played soccer,volley ball,field hockey,volunteerd for everything went to every fundraiser and everything and she didnt get in to John Hopkins or temple (she didnt really want to go there ) so keep a safety school...

check out the SUNY Schools in new york

suny cortland

suny oswego

Wells College

syracuse university

Albany College of Pharmacy

University of Albany

Answer 3

You have a very good chance at U of M, though you do need to raise your SAT score (take the ACT too, perhaps--some people find it easier.) Johns Hopkins is a reach for sure, but you have a shot.

Answer 4

Good grades...extra curricular activities...work...and AP classes...plus a minority...if I were you, let the colleges roll out the red carpet for you!

Congratulations on the hard work! All of these are good schools, and I bet you'd make it to all of these. The big question for you should be which one of these will offer the best financial aid package.

Answer 5

Temple -- absolutely

Penn State -- Probably

Johns Hopkins and Michigan -- your test scores are a little low, but you have a shot.