U-M Office of Undergraduate Admissions

Transfer Student Application Written Responses for 2010

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Taubman College of Architecture + Urban Planning

External Transfer Students (not currently enrolled at U-M Ann Arbor)

  1. “We know that diversity makes us a better university – better for learning, for teaching, and for conducting research.” (U-M President Mary Sue Coleman) Share an experience through which you have gained respect for intellectual, social, or cultural differences. Comment on how your personal experiences and achievements would contribute to the diversity of the University of Michigan. (250 words)
  2. Describe the path that led to your decision to study architecture at the University of Michigan. What specific experiences, events, writings, buildings, or people have been influential? (250 words)
  3. Answer one of the following questions (A, B, or C). (500 words)
    1. Describe a setback that you have faced. How did you resolve it? How did the outcome affect you? If something similar happened in the future, how would you react?
    2. Discuss an issue of local concern. Why is this issue important to you? How do you think it should be addressed?
    3. Tell us about a book you have read that you found especially challenging, stimulating, or provocative. Explain why it made an impact on you.

Internal Transfer Students (currently enrolled at U-M Ann Arbor)

  • Describe the path that led to your decision to study architecture at the University of Michigan. What specific experiences, events, writings, buildings, or people have been influential? (250 words)

School of Art & Design

External Transfer Students (not currently enrolled at U-M Ann Arbor)

  1. “We know that diversity makes us a better university – better for learning, for teaching, and for conducting research.” (U-M President Mary Sue Coleman) Share an experience through which you have gained respect for intellectual, social, or cultural differences. Comment on how your personal experiences and achievements would contribute to the diversity of the University of Michigan. (250 words)
  2. If you were going to re-configure the human species, discuss some of the current attributes you would retain, and some that you would not retain (250 words)
  3. Answer one of the following questions (A, B, or C). (500 words)
    1. Describe a setback that you have faced. How did you resolve it? How did the outcome affect you? If something similar happened in the future, how would you react?
    2. Discuss an issue of local concern. Why is this issue important to you? How do you think it should be addressed?
    3. Tell us about a book you have read that you found especially challenging, stimulating, or provocative. Explain why it made an impact on you.

Internal Transfer Students (currently enrolled at U-M Ann Arbor)

  • What experiences and aspirations have influenced your decision to apply to the University of Michigan School of Art & Design? Discuss the attributes of this particular BFA program which make it the best choice for you. (250 words)

Stephen M. Ross School of Business

Stephen M. Ross School of Business Transfer Students must apply directly through the Stephen M. Ross School of Business.

School of Dentistry

Dental Hygiene Four-Year Degree

External Transfer Students (not currently enrolled at U-M Ann Arbor)

  1. “We know that diversity makes us a better university – better for learning, for teaching, and for conducting research.” (U-M President Mary Sue Coleman) Share an experience through which you have gained respect for intellectual, social, or cultural differences. Comment on how your personal experiences and achievements would contribute to the diversity of the University of Michigan. (250 words)
  2. Describe your academic and career goals, and how the University of Michigan Dental Hygiene program will lead to these goals. What courses, health care and work experiences, people, or other factors have been influential in your decision to study dental hygiene? (250 words)
  3. Answer one of the following questions (A, B, or C). (500 words)
    1. Describe a setback that you have faced. How did you resolve it? How did the outcome affect you? If something similar happened in the future, how would you react?
    2. Discuss an issue of local concern. Why is this issue important to you? How do you think it should be addressed?
    3. Tell us about a book you have read that you found especially challenging, stimulating, or provocative. Explain why it made an impact on you.

Internal Transfer Students (currently enrolled at U-M Ann Arbor)

  • Describe your academic and career goals, and how the University of Michigan Dental Hygiene program will lead to these goals. What courses, health care and work experiences, people, or other factors have been influential in your decision to study dental hygiene? (250 words)

BS Degree Completion (for RDH holders only)
Degree Completion E-Learning (online)

External Transfer Students (not currently enrolled at U-M Ann Arbor)

  1. “We know that diversity makes us a better university – better for learning, for teaching, and for conducting research.” (U-M President Mary Sue Coleman) Share an experience through which you have gained respect for intellectual, social, or cultural differences. Comment on how your personal experiences and achievements would contribute to the diversity of the University of Michigan. (250 words)
  2. Describe your academic and career goals, and how the University of Michigan Dental Hygiene program will lead to these goals. What courses, health care and work experiences, people, or other factors have been influential in your decision to study dental hygiene? (250 words)
  3. Answer one of the following questions (A, B, or C). (500 words)
    1. Describe a setback that you have faced. How did you resolve it? How did the outcome affect you? If something similar happened in the future, how would you react?
    2. Discuss an issue of local concern. Why is this issue important to you? How do you think it should be addressed?
    3. Tell us about a book you have read that you found especially challenging, stimulating, or provocative. Explain why it made an impact on you.
  4. Discuss your reasons for pursuing the baccalaureate degree in dental hygiene, including your career goals for the next 5-7 years. Also address your reasons for choosing the online program. (250 words)

Internal Transfer Students (currently enrolled at U-M Ann Arbor)

  • Describe your academic and career goals, and how the University of Michigan Dental Hygiene program will lead to these goals. What courses, health care and work experiences, people, or other factors have been influential in your decision to study dental hygiene? (250 words)

BS Degree Completion Programs (for RDH holders only)
Degree Completion On-Campus

External Transfer Students (not currently enrolled at U-M Ann Arbor)

  1. “We know that diversity makes us a better university – better for learning, for teaching, and for conducting research.” (U-M President Mary Sue Coleman) Share an experience through which you have gained respect for intellectual, social, or cultural differences. Comment on how your personal experiences and achievements would contribute to the diversity of the University of Michigan. (250 words)
  2. Describe your academic and career goals, and how the University of Michigan Dental Hygiene program will lead to these goals. What courses, health care and work experiences, people, or other factors have been influential in your decision to study dental hygiene? (250 words)
  3. Answer one of the following questions (A, B, or C). (500 words)
    1. Describe a setback that you have faced. How did you resolve it? How did the outcome affect you? If something similar happened in the future, how would you react?
    2. Discuss an issue of local concern. Why is this issue important to you? How do you think it should be addressed?
    3. Tell us about a book you have read that you found especially challenging, stimulating, or provocative. Explain why it made an impact on you.
  4. Discuss your reasons for pursuing the baccalaureate degree in dental hygiene, including your career goals for the next 5-7 years.

Internal Transfer Students (currently enrolled at U-M Ann Arbor)

  • Describe your academic and career goals, and how the University of Michigan Dental Hygiene program will lead to these goals. What courses, health care and work experiences, people, or other factors have been influential in your decision to study dental hygiene? (250 words)

School of Education

External and Internal Transfer Students

Please help the admissions committee get to know you and how you think in your own words. Choose one of the following topics to address in an essay (2-3 typed pages).

  • A memorable mentoring experience you’ve had with a child or young person (perhaps as a tutor, camp counselor, or volunteer)
  • An important incident from your life as a learner (at school or in another context)
  • An encounter with a teacher who made a positive or negative impression on you (at school or in another context)

In the personal statement you should first describe the experience and the people who were central to it. Then reflect on the significance of the event, using one or more of the following questions as a springboard.

  • Thinking of yourself as a future teacher, why might it be valuable for you to remember this experience?
  • Thinking of yourself as a future teacher, do you now understand this event differently than you did at the time?
  • Thinking of yourself as a future teacher, what aspects of this episode puzzle you or raise questions in your mind?

  • Please be sure that your personal statement concentrates on analyzing the significance of the event, as opposed to remaining at the level of description.

Teaching Major Essay

For Secondary Applicants only: In addition to your Personal Statement, please help the admissions committee understand how you think about your subject matter by addressing the following questions in a short essay (1-2 pages typed).

  • Why did you select your major area of study?
  • What is particularly compelling to you about this subject?
  • What do you suppose might be especially valuable for students in grades 7- 12 to understand from the study of this subject?

College of Engineering

College of Engineering Transfer Students must apply directly through the College of Engineering.

Kinesiology

External Transfer Students (not currently enrolled at U-M Ann Arbor)

  1. “We know that diversity makes us a better university – better for learning, for teaching, and for conducting research.” (U-M President Mary Sue Coleman) Share an experience through which you have gained respect for intellectual, social, or cultural differences. Comment on how your personal experiences and achievements would contribute to the diversity of the University of Michigan. (250 words)
  2. Why is kinesiology the right choice for you? What do you plan to study and how does that tie in with your career aspirations? (250 words)
  3. Answer one of the following questions (A, B, or C). (500 words)
    1. Describe a setback that you have faced. How did you resolve it? How did the outcome affect you? If something similar happened in the future, how would you react?
    2. Discuss an issue of local concern. Why is this issue important to you? How do you think it should be addressed?
    3. Tell us about a book you have read that you found especially challenging, stimulating, or provocative. Explain why it made an impact on you.

Internal Transfer Students (currently enrolled at U-M Ann Arbor)

  • Why is kinesiology the right choice for you? What do you plan to study and how does that tie in with your career aspirations? (250 words)

College of Literature, Science and the Arts

External Transfer Students (not currently enrolled at U-M Ann Arbor)

  1. “We know that diversity makes us a better university – better for learning, for teaching, and for conducting research.” (U-M President Mary Sue Coleman) Share an experience through which you have gained respect for intellectual, social, or cultural differences. Comment on how your personal experiences and achievements would contribute to the diversity of the University of Michigan. (250 words)
  2. Describe your educational path. How did you get to where you are today? What are your educational goals, and how does the University of Michigan fit into them? (250 words)
  3. Answer one of the following questions (A, B, or C). (500 words)
    1. Describe a setback that you have faced. How did you resolve it? How did the outcome affect you? If something similar happened in the future, how would you react?
    2. Discuss an issue of local concern. Why is this issue important to you? How do you think it should be addressed?
    3. Tell us about a book you have read that you found especially challenging, stimulating, or provocative. Explain why it made an impact on you.

Internal Transfer Students (currently enrolled at U-M Ann Arbor)

Students who are currently enrolled at U-M Ann Arbor and wish to transfer to LSA must contact the Newnan LSA Advising Center, 1255 Angell Hall, 734.764.0332.

School of Music, Theatre & Dance

External Transfer Students (not currently enrolled at U-M Ann Arbor)

  1. “We know that diversity makes us a better university – better for learning, for teaching, and for conducting research.” (U-M President Mary Sue Coleman) Share an experience through which you have gained respect for intellectual, social, or cultural differences. Comment on how your personal experiences and achievements would contribute to the diversity of the University of Michigan. (250 words)
  2. As you prepare to pursue a career in music, theatre or dance, what are your thoughts on the relationship between the arts and today’s society? How relevant has your art been to your community and to you? (250 words)
  3. Answer one of the following questions (A, B, or C). (500 words)
    1. Describe a setback that you have faced. How did you resolve it? How did the outcome affect you? If something similar happened in the future, how would you react?
    2. Discuss an issue of local concern. Why is this issue important to you? How do you think it should be addressed?
    3. Tell us about a book you have read that you found especially challenging, stimulating, or provocative. Explain why it made an impact on you.

Internal Transfer Students (currently enrolled at U-M Ann Arbor)

  • As you prepare to pursue a career in music, theatre or dance, what are your thoughts on the relationship between the arts and today’s society? How relevant has your art been to your community and to you? (250 words)

School of Nursing

External Transfer Students (not currently enrolled at U-M Ann Arbor)

  1. “We know that diversity makes us a better university – better for learning, for teaching, and for conducting research.” (U-M President Mary Sue Coleman) Share an experience through which you have gained respect for intellectual, social, or cultural differences. Comment on how your personal experiences and achievements would contribute to the diversity of the University of Michigan. (250 words)
  2. Describe why you want to be a nurse. Include your specific experiences and abilities related to health care that will make you a good candidate for the nursing profession. Also describe your understanding of nursing's role in health care and how you see yourself embodying these roles. (250 words)
  3. Answer one of the following questions (A, B, or C). (500 words)
    1. Describe a setback that you have faced. How did you resolve it? How did the outcome affect you? If something similar happened in the future, how would you react?
    2. Discuss an issue of local concern. Why is this issue important to you? How do you think it should be addressed?
    3. Tell us about a book you have read that you found especially challenging, stimulating, or provocative. Explain why it made an impact on you.

Internal Transfer Students (currently enrolled at U-M Ann Arbor)

  • Describe why you want to be a nurse. Include your specific experiences and abilities related to health care that will make you a good candidate for the nursing profession. Also describe your understanding of nursing's role in health care and how you see yourself embodying these roles. (250 words)

College of Pharmacy

External and Internal Transfer Students

  1. “We know that diversity makes us a better university – better for learning, for teaching, and for conducting research.” (U-M President Mary Sue Coleman) Share an experience through which you have gained respect for intellectual, social, or cultural differences. Comment on how your personal experiences and achievements would contribute to the diversity of the University of Michigan. (250 words)
  2. A personal statement of your career goals and your reasons for selecting the Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences degree program. The statement should be 2-6 pages in length. Please mention courses, work experiences, and other factors that have contributed to your decision to pursue this B.S. degree.
  3. Answer one of the following questions (A, B, or C). (500 words)
    1. Describe a setback that you have faced. How did you resolve it? How did the outcome affect you? If something similar happened in the future, how would you react?
    2. Discuss an issue of local concern. Why is this issue important to you? How do you think it should be addressed?
    3. Tell us about a book you have read that you found especially challenging, stimulating, or provocative. Explain why it made an impact on you.

Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy

Internal Transfer Students (currently enrolled at U-M Ann Arbor)

  1. Explain how your background, your experiences inside and outside of class, your career aspirations, etc. have led you to apply to pursue a BA in public policy. (300 words)
  2. Identify a contemporary policy issue that interests you and discuss the most important considerations that a successful solution to the problem would have to take into account. (400 words)