Hey folks, so I'm a CC transfer student aiming to apply for U of M Ann Arbor this coming fall. I was just curious if anyone knew if the school had a specific SAT score requirement? I know it's a competitive institution, just not sure how my score stacks up.
As a highly competitive institution, the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor doesn't have a concrete SAT score requirement. However, they typically look for strong scores, given the competitive nature of their applicant pool.
Before the test-optional policy came into effect due to the pandemic, the middle 50% of admitted students at UMich generally achieved SAT scores between 1380 and 1540. Keep in mind that being in or above this range does not necessarily guarantee admission, as UMich takes a holistic approach to their admissions process, assessing things like course rigor, GPA, essays, and extracurricular activities alongside test scores. UMich has maintained their test-optional policy, so if you have an SAT score that you don't feel will boost your application, you don't need to submit it.
Be sure to present the most competitive application possible by focusing not only on strong SAT scores, but also your grades, course selection, involvement in extracurricular activities, essays, and any other components that are part of UMich's application process.
Of course, each application is reviewed holistically, so if your score is slightly lower than the aforementioned range, other strong parts of your application could potentially make up for it. Good luck with your application!
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