High-achieving high school students with aspirations of attending a top-rated college often have their sights set on HYPSM, shorthand for five of the most prestigious and selective colleges in the country: Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford, and MIT. How do I get into Hypsm? So, how do you get into HYPSM? […]
Is Hazing Illegal in the United States? As of 2019, there are 44 states that have passed laws prohibiting hazing. Of those, only 10 states have laws that explicitly make hazing a felony when it results in death or serious injury. Louisiana may soon be the 11th state to pass […]
The criminal penalties for anyone who violates this statute include both misdemeanor and felony offenses. Offenders can be subject to incarceration ranging from 93 days to 15 years in prison. Fines and penalties up to $10,000 can also be imposed depending on the severity of the hazing. Is hazing is […]
Students that get into Michigan have an average SAT score between 1340-1520 or an average ACT score of 31-34. The regular admissions application deadline for Michigan is February 1. Interested students can apply for early action, and the Michigan early action deadline is November 1. What GPA do you need […]
According to U.S. immigration law, international students are only allowed to work on-campus for a maximum of 20 hours per week. Other than that, international students are not allowed to work off-campus without permission. Is it illegal to work in USA on student visa? The short answer is yes, international […]
Data suggest Michigan’s K-12 education system is witnessing a systemic failure. Indeed, Michigan is on its way to becoming ranked among the worst education states in the country, even worse than traditionally abysmal states such as Mississippi and Nevada. Where is Michigan ranked in education? Education Rankings Rank State Pre-K-12 […]
Legacy status is not a preference in the admissions process but does serve as context – outside of the admissions review – in understanding a student’s interest. Most importantly, it helps us calculate the likelihood of enrollment. Does University of Michigan favor legacy? Even elite public universities such as the […]
Michigan received 83,029 applications for a place in the 2021-22 freshman class and accepted 16,235 candidates for an 18.2% acceptance rate. This is lower than the mark for the Class of 2024 which saw 16,974 applicants offered admission from a pool of 65,021–an acceptance rate of 26%. How many students […]
20 minutes. Answer: At the normal speaking rate of 130 words per minute (wpm), a 20 minutes long speech will have about 2,600 words . How long does it take to say 2500 words? How minutes is 2,500 words? 2,500 words is 16.67 minutes of speaking time. How long does […]
A 2,500 word essay is 16 to 17 paragraphs. A 3,000 word essay is 20 paragraphs. A 4,000 word essay is 26 to 27 paragraphs. A 5,000 word essay is 33 to 34 paragraphs. How long is a 2500 word essay? 2,500 words is 5 pages single-spaced or 10 pages […]
two supplemental essays. All applicants to the University of Michigan are required to submit two supplemental essays in addition to a personal statement written in response to a prompt in the Common Application or Coalition Application, depending on the system you’re applying with. How long should the Umich essays be? […]
Both prompts have word counts that are much shorter than that of the Common App, which is typical of supplemental essays. These two word counts are pretty representative, and you can expect the “Why this college” essay length to be 100-400 words on average. How long should a why college […]
Each University of Michigan supplemental essay has its own maximum word limit, with Essay 2’s limit (550 words) being a bit longer than Essay 1’s (300 words). For both essays, you must write at least 100 words. How long are University of Michigan supplemental essays? There are just two additional […]
What to bring Alarm clock. Backrest/floor cushions. Blanket/comforter/duvet. Carpet/area rug/bath rug. Desk/floor lamps (not halogen) Extension cord (size 16 or less, UL certified) Extra-long twin sheets. Face coverings. What should you not bring to a dorm? What Not to Bring to College: 12 Things You Don’t Need Unnecessary Debt. While […]
Admissions Trends & Notes Applications rose from 65,021 to 83,029 in the 2020-21 admissions cycle. The in-state acceptance rate is far higher than the acceptance rate for non-residents—for the Class of 2024, 47.5% of state taxpayers’ children were accepted compared to 21.9% of out-of-state applicants. What percent of Umich students […]