Should I call Michigan? Forum
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Should I call Michigan?
I applied December 15, and my application is only listed as "Complete" now, as it has been for a week or so. Should I give them a call to make sure everything's in order?
- St.Remy
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Re: Should I call Michigan?
"Complete" is the status you are at until a decision is rendered. I, for example, have been sitting at "Complete" for about three months now. Calling after only a week is not a good decision.
- The Gentleman
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Re: Should I call Michigan?
So it took over a month to get a status checker? Welcome to the club!
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I got my status checker 8 days ago. It's just really ominous and I wish they would make a decision already. I'm already in at Columbia and Berkeley. It seems strange that Michigan is taking longer given that they are lower ranked and in the same state as me.
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- Helmholtz
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Re: Should I call Michigan?
..........gmreplay wrote:I got my status checker 8 days ago. It's just really ominous and I wish they would make a decision already. I'm already in at Columbia and Berkeley. It seems strange that Michigan is taking longer given that they are lower ranked and in the same state as me.
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Helmholtz wrote:..........gmreplay wrote:I got my status checker 8 days ago. It's just really ominous and I wish they would make a decision already. I'm already in at Columbia and Berkeley. It seems strange that Michigan is taking longer given that they are lower ranked and in the same state as me.
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Re: Should I call Michigan?
What's the problem? The rule that lower ranked schools are less selective than higher ranked ones doesn't apply to Michigan?
- MrPapagiorgio
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No, the problem is that you are in at Columbia and Boalt but complaining about not hearing back from Michigan.gmreplay wrote:What's the problem? The rule that lower ranked schools are less selective than higher ranked ones doesn't apply to Michigan?
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- Helmholtz
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Re: Should I call Michigan?
I don't think that's the only problem with the OP.....MrPapagiorgio wrote:No, the problem is that you are in at Columbia and complaining about not hearing back from Michigan.gmreplay wrote:What's the problem? The rule that lower ranked schools are less selective than higher ranked ones doesn't apply to Michigan?
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Off the top of my head I can think of yield protection, the fact that it's only been a few days, that the selectivity difference between Michigan and CLS/Boalt isn't that large, etc as reasons.gmreplay wrote:What's the problem? The rule that lower ranked schools are less selective than higher ranked ones doesn't apply to Michigan?
But the main problem is that you are whining.
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lulzHelmholtz wrote:I don't think that's the only problem with the OP.....MrPapagiorgio wrote:No, the problem is that you are in at Columbia and complaining about not hearing back from Michigan.gmreplay wrote:What's the problem? The rule that lower ranked schools are less selective than higher ranked ones doesn't apply to Michigan?
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Where did I whine? I'm just trying to make sure I'm properly informed and keeping up with my admissions. No need to get snippy.bk187 wrote:Off the top of my head I can think of yield protection, the fact that it's only been a few days, that the selectivity difference between Michigan and CLS/Boalt isn't that large, etc as reasons.gmreplay wrote:What's the problem? The rule that lower ranked schools are less selective than higher ranked ones doesn't apply to Michigan?
But the main problem is that you are whining.
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- MrPapagiorgio
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Re: Should I call Michigan?
bk187 wrote:But the main problem is that you are whining.gmreplay wrote:What's the problem? The rule that lower ranked schools are less selective than higher ranked ones doesn't apply to Michigan?
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Nah I just find it funny that you're in at T4 and complaining about not hearing back from Michigan.gmreplay wrote:u mad bro?
Congrats on CLS, though. That's awesome.
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is T4 just fancy talk for Columbia?MrPapagiorgio wrote:Nah I just find it funny that you're in at T4 and complaining about not hearing back from Michigan.gmreplay wrote:u mad bro?
Congrats on CLS, though. That's awesome.
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- MrPapagiorgio
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Re: Should I call Michigan?
No its me being lazyHelmholtz wrote:is T4 just fancy talk for Columbia?MrPapagiorgio wrote:Nah I just find it funny that you're in at T4 and complaining about not hearing back from Michigan.gmreplay wrote:u mad bro?
Congrats on CLS, though. That's awesome.

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lol, just walk away. you were asking for it. this is the stupidest thread i've seen in a long time. sometimes i wonder if these people are for real, because if you're smart enough to get into columbia and boalt, then you shouldn't be asking questions as stupid as this. seems like this is a backdoor way to say "look at me! look at me! i got into a good school mom!"
we all do around here, son.
we all do around here, son.
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robotclubmember wrote:lol, just walk away. you were asking for it. this is the stupidest thread i've seen in a long time. sometimes i wonder if these people are for real, because if you're smart enough to get into columbia and boalt, then you shouldn't be asking questions as stupid as this. seems like this is a backdoor way to say "look at me! look at me! i got into a good school mom!"
we all do around here, son.
Michigan says something on their website about calling them after a month or so if you don't hear back from them. I was just checking if I needed to do that. Nothing else. Please stop being a douche.
And I want to get into Michigan because I really like the school and because Michigan is my home. I want options so I can make an informed decision. Is that so abhorrent?
PS: thx MrPapagiorgio
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Re: Should I call Michigan?
the hostility might also be because (iirc) the michigan status checker tells you that "complete" is the last status before "decision"... but anyways, I'm sure you will be hearing good news from UM soon! Relax and enjoy CLS/Boaltgmreplay wrote:robotclubmember wrote:lol, just walk away. you were asking for it. this is the stupidest thread i've seen in a long time. sometimes i wonder if these people are for real, because if you're smart enough to get into columbia and boalt, then you shouldn't be asking questions as stupid as this. seems like this is a backdoor way to say "look at me! look at me! i got into a good school mom!"
we all do around here, son.
Michigan says something on their website about calling them after a month or so if you don't hear back from them. I was just checking if I needed to do that. Nothing else. Please stop being a douche.
And I want to get into Michigan because I really like the school and because Michigan is my home. I want options so I can make an informed decision. Is that so abhorrent?
PS: thx MrPapagiorgio

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Re: Should I call Michigan?
yeah it's abhorrent. this is what they tell you:gmreplay wrote:robotclubmember wrote:lol, just walk away. you were asking for it. this is the stupidest thread i've seen in a long time. sometimes i wonder if these people are for real, because if you're smart enough to get into columbia and boalt, then you shouldn't be asking questions as stupid as this. seems like this is a backdoor way to say "look at me! look at me! i got into a good school mom!"
we all do around here, son.
Michigan says something on their website about calling them after a month or so if you don't hear back from them. I was just checking if I needed to do that. Nothing else. Please stop being a douche.
And I want to get into Michigan because I really like the school and because Michigan is my home. I want options so I can make an informed decision. Is that so abhorrent?
PS: thx MrPapagiorgio
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