University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) Undergraduate Application Material

Application Deadline- 1st November(Early Action) and 1st February

(Regular)
General: http://admissions.umich.edu/apply/international-students/requirementsdeadlines
Application Fee: $75 Non Refundable
Application: Online- https://www.commonapp.org/Login
Application Documents:
Letters of Recommendation: 3 (online)
Essays:
1. Common Application Personal Essay (online)
The essay demonstrates your ability to write clearly and concisely on a selected
topic and helps you distinguish yourself in your own voice. What do you want the
readers of your application to know about you apart from courses, grades, and test
scores? Choose the option that best helps you answer that question and write an
essay of no more than 650 words, using the prompt to inspire and structure your
response. Remember: 650 words is your limit, not your goal. Use the full range if
you need it, but don't feel obligated to do so. (The application won't accept a
response shorter than 250 words.)
a) Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so
meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this
sounds like you, then please share your story.
b) The lessons we take from failure can be fundamental to later success. Recount an
incident or time when you experienced failure. How did it affect you, and what did
you learn from the experience?
c) Reflect on a time when you challenged a belief or idea. What prompted you to
act? Would you make the same decision again?
d) Describe a problem you've solved or a problem you'd like to solve. It can be an
intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma-anything that is of
personal importance, no matter the scale. Explain its significance to you and what
steps you took or could be taken to identify a solution.

e) Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or informal, that marked your

transition from childhood to adulthood within your culture, community, or family.

2. General Essays:
a) If you could only do one of the activities you have listed in the Activities section
of your Common Application, which one would you keep doing? Why? (Required for
all applicants. Approximately 100 words)
b) Essay #1 (Required for all applicants. Approximately 250 words)
Everyone belongs to many different communities and/or groups defined by (among
other things) shared geography, religion, ethnicity, income, cuisine, interest, race,
ideology, or intellectual heritage. Choose one of the communities to which you
belong, and describe that community and your place within it.
c) Describe the unique qualities that attract you to the specific undergraduate
College or School (including preferred admission and dual degree programs) to
which you are applying at the University of Michigan. How would that curriculum
support your interests?

Transcripts: (Online)
A certificate representing 12 years of academic education (excluding pre-school or
kindergarten years) with an equivalent of first division achievement in senior
secondary school is required for freshman application. (Examples: All India Senior
School Certificate, Indian School Certificate, Delhi Senior School Certificate, Higher
Secondary Certificate).
The whole transcript from 9th to 12th must be uploaded by your current school
principle( If you school was different then please provide the transcripts to your 12 th
class principle from 9th to 10th Standard school principle or till whichever standard
you have changed your school)
Test Code:

School Code for the SAT: 1839

School Code for the ACT: 2062

TOEFL code is 1839

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Online Application
Application Fee
Official Transcripts(Online)
Essays
Letters of Recommendation(Online)
Official SAT scores through College Board
Official TOEFL score through ETS
Financial Documents (required once admitted)
Copy of Passport (required once admitted)