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i also was just able to log into the admitted students website for the 1st time.... does this mean i am definitely in? i am neurotic and assuming they are playing a sick joke on me.....
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to save me from having to scroll through 75+ pages:
How long were your optional essays? it says "should be approx one page." Does tha tmean 1 and 3/4 is ok? Anyone have insight? Ive called the admissions office but they have yet to get back to me (and I dont expect them to anytime soon).
How long were your optional essays? it says "should be approx one page." Does tha tmean 1 and 3/4 is ok? Anyone have insight? Ive called the admissions office but they have yet to get back to me (and I dont expect them to anytime soon).
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since i am now compulsively checking this page.... my optional essay was 1.5 pages. the admissions office told me this was fine.
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Just went to decision on status checker . . . Michigan is a big reach for me, so I'm willing to bet a round of WL/rejects is going out
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Have you checked the AS site?amputatedbrain wrote:Just went to decision on status checker . . . Michigan is a big reach for me, so I'm willing to bet a round of WL/rejects is going out
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Mine was a page. I really think it's best to keep it from bleeding over onto the second page.DCD wrote:to save me from having to scroll through 75+ pages:
How long were your optional essays? it says "should be approx one page." Does tha tmean 1 and 3/4 is ok? Anyone have insight? Ive called the admissions office but they have yet to get back to me (and I dont expect them to anytime soon).
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I applied 10 days ago and haven't received a single email from Mich. Is this normal?
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I had a page and a line or something like that. I would cut it down a bit then maybe play with the margins or font (but never go below 11pt).DCD wrote:to save me from having to scroll through 75+ pages:
How long were your optional essays? it says "should be approx one page." Does tha tmean 1 and 3/4 is ok? Anyone have insight? Ive called the admissions office but they have yet to get back to me (and I dont expect them to anytime soon).
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No . . . probably wait for the letter. More dignified rejection that way I think.Helmholtz wrote:Have you checked the AS site?amputatedbrain wrote:Just went to decision on status checker . . . Michigan is a big reach for me, so I'm willing to bet a round of WL/rejects is going out
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yes. I applied 3.5 weeks ago and still no status checker. I didnt even get an email acknowleding my app for over a week. Theyre behind. don't hold your breath.bloodonthetracks wrote:I applied 10 days ago and haven't received a single email from Mich. Is this normal?
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Wow, pretty sure you have more patience than 99% of people on here.amputatedbrain wrote:No . . . probably wait for the letter. More dignified rejection that way I think.Helmholtz wrote:Have you checked the AS site?amputatedbrain wrote:Just went to decision on status checker . . . Michigan is a big reach for me, so I'm willing to bet a round of WL/rejects is going out
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OK, I just cracked and checked it . . . IN!!!!! Have hope all you 164 non-URMS111
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Haha, congrats!!!amputatedbrain wrote:OK, I just cracked and checked it . . . IN!!!!! Have hope all you 164 non-URMS111
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+1Helmholtz wrote:Haha, congrats!!!amputatedbrain wrote:OK, I just cracked and checked it . . . IN!!!!! Have hope all you 164 non-URMS111
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Awesome!!! Congrats.
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- bloodonthetracks
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damn, that's frustrating. i just want them to acknowledge that i exist.julesm2200 wrote:yes. I applied 3.5 weeks ago and still no status checker. I didnt even get an email acknowleding my app for over a week. Theyre behind. don't hold your breath.bloodonthetracks wrote:I applied 10 days ago and haven't received a single email from Mich. Is this normal?
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Double spaced, or single? 1 page double spaced is just not that much, and if you have something you feel is important to say I really don't think 1.5 pages doubled spaced is a problem. Minimizing margins and using 11 pt font is always a good idea in those cases, though...Helmholtz wrote:Mine was a page. I really think it's best to keep it from bleeding over onto the second page.DCD wrote:to save me from having to scroll through 75+ pages:
How long were your optional essays? it says "should be approx one page." Does tha tmean 1 and 3/4 is ok? Anyone have insight? Ive called the admissions office but they have yet to get back to me (and I dont expect them to anytime soon).
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People overestimate the subtlety and value of the bolded.starstruck393 wrote:Double spaced, or single? 1 page double spaced is just not that much, and if you have something you feel is important to say I really don't think 1.5 pages doubled spaced is a problem. Minimizing margins and using 11 pt font is always a good idea in those cases, though...Helmholtz wrote:Mine was a page. I really think it's best to keep it from bleeding over onto the second page.DCD wrote:to save me from having to scroll through 75+ pages:
How long were your optional essays? it says "should be approx one page." Does tha tmean 1 and 3/4 is ok? Anyone have insight? Ive called the admissions office but they have yet to get back to me (and I dont expect them to anytime soon).
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I went one page, double spaced. Just work on being succinct and cutting the stuff that isn't as important.starstruck393 wrote:Double spaced, or single? 1 page double spaced is just not that much, and if you have something you feel is important to say I really don't think 1.5 pages doubled spaced is a problem. Minimizing margins and using 11 pt font is always a good idea in those cases, though...Helmholtz wrote:Mine was a page. I really think it's best to keep it from bleeding over onto the second page.DCD wrote:to save me from having to scroll through 75+ pages:
How long were your optional essays? it says "should be approx one page." Does tha tmean 1 and 3/4 is ok? Anyone have insight? Ive called the admissions office but they have yet to get back to me (and I dont expect them to anytime soon).
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double spaced. Michigan comments in other places on the app that they prefer double spaced so I went with that. But I believe I had about .9" margins and 11 font. And a line on the 2nd page. I would say don't go over 1.5 pages though. Because then its closer to 2 than 1.
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I talked to the adcomms.. they basically said 1.5 is fine. Ive already cut it down so much that it would lose meaning if I cut it down anymore. We'll seejulesm2200 wrote:double spaced. Michigan comments in other places on the app that they prefer double spaced so I went with that. But I believe I had about .9" margins and 11 font. And a line on the 2nd page. I would say don't go over 1.5 pages though. Because then its closer to 2 than 1.
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One of mine is half a page the other is 1 page and a half. I thought that would be ok.
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Your situation makes me scared. I don't think I can handle hearing nothing from Michigan for 12 weeks. I'll have a heart attack. Or become depressed.sharthree wrote:Okay...tomorrow. I will have been complete for 12 weeks. Insert sadness.
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