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Michigan’s new early plan sits beside two required school-specific essays.

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Michigan Sets a 300-Word Contribution Essay and a 550-Word School-Specific Response

All first-year applicants must address both their future contribution and the curriculum of the undergraduate school, preferred-admission or dual-degree program they selected.

News analysis · Sep. 18, 2026 · 6 min read

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Michigan Opens a Transcript-Driven Match System With 20 Colleges

Students upload a transcript, receive offers and may see scholarships before completing a conventional application.

News analysis · Aug. 28, 2026 · 8 min read