LOCAL/T_____ATEThe Michigan Daily - Tuesday, January
Admissions changes cause frustration for students deferred by
2,199-
'U'
ADMISSIONS
Continued from Page 1
for the Fall 1999 term," the first para-
graph concluded.
Enders, who attends City High
School in Grand Rapids, was not denied
bgeferred - along with a large num-
ber of those who applied to the
University in the fall.
"I'm very frustrated," Enders said.
"I've heard that a valedictorian got
deferred"
In the meantime, Enders and the
many others who were deferred must
wait until the University makes a deci-
sion to accept or deny their admission.
"We ask students to be patient with
us in this process so that we can give
application the attention and con-
sid ration it deserves," Peterson said.
Many students said they were sur-
prised with the changes in the system
after hearing stories of the speedy appli-
cation process of past years.
"You always hear 'yeah, yeah, you're
in, don't sweat it ... with your test scores,
you'll be accepted, no problem.' And
then you get deferred," Enders said.
. ders added that three of his high
s ,l classmates have been accepted
to the University, while approximately
20 others have been deferred.
"A notice of deferment does not
mean that students will not be admit-
ted," Peterson said. In fact, she added,
"a large number of students will still be
admitted, many of them from among
the group that has been deferred"
But guidance and college counselors
are reporting that their students who
applied to the University are concerned
about not being accepted after being
deferred.
"Many were surprised that they
weren't immediately admitted and some
are worried," said Jim Stone, a guidance
counselor at Wiley E. Groves High
School in Birmingham.
Mark Stevens, a guidance counselor
at Forest Hills Central High School in
Grand Rapids, said many of his stu-
dents "are on pins and needles."
"When a kid has worked hard through-
out high school and has chosen U of M as
their number one choice, (the deferment)
bursts a bubble," Stevens said.
The University is requesting that
deferred students submit their fall
grades to receive further consideration.
Students who have been deferred
said they now must fight off senioritis,
a common five-month laziness that hits
high school seniors after they have been
accepted to the college of their choice.
"No senior slack this year," Enders
said.
New system changes
processing
Adding to the confusion of new
admissions procedures, the implemen-
tation of the new M-Pathways comput-
er systems in October slowed applica-
tion processing.
M-Pathways is gradually replacing
the University's administrative comput-
er systems, some of which are more
than 25 years old.
Peterson said the University normal-
ly begins processing applications in
September, but since M-Pathways was
not up and running until October, there
was a backlog in applications.
"Once you get behind, it is hard to
catch up," Peterson said.
The M-Pathways computer systems
can help in the admissions process by
finding important criteria in applicants
that the University looks for in the "best
candidates," M-Pathways Director
Laura Patterson told the University
Board of Regents on Jan. 21.
Patterson reported that about 20,200
applications had been processed to date.
While last January there were 6,000
applications backlogged, Patterson
added that the computer system has
eliminated this year's earlier backlog.
"We anticipate receiving over 21,000
applications from first-year applicants
for a class of about 5,200" wrote direc-
tor of undergraduate admissions
Theodore Spencer in the letter sent to
Enders in December.
Peterson said a postcard was sent in
December to all applicants warning that
there would be a 12-14-week delay as a
result of the computer changes.
"In the long run, this (M-Pathways)
will speed things up," Cantor said.
Making a final decision
Enders, who wants to study journal-
ism, also applied to Syracuse
University in New York. He said he will
not hear from Syracuse until March.
"Michigan is my back-up school,"
Enders said.
The letter that Enders received in
December encouraged him "to explore
other educational options"
"It's not necessarily encouraging,"
Enders said.
Stevens said, "Most of our college-
bound students don't put all their eggs
in one basket"
The deferment is making many stu-
dents re-evaluate their desire to attend
the University, even if they are accepted
in the long run.
"I know of a lot of students who
aren't going to wait,' Enders said. "A
lot of kids are fed up."
University administrators said they
want to keep the deferred students inter-
ested in attending the University.
"We hope the refinement of our
admissions process will not have a neg-
ative effect on students' desire to attend
the University of Michigan," Peterson
said.
But some believe that the changes
may decrease the quality of the incom-
ing class.
"The most qualified students become
the most disenchanted if they aren't
accepted immediately and that may cre-
"#'m very frustrated. I'Ve heard that a
valedictorian got deferred.f
- David Enders
Deferred University applicant
ate a weaker pool in the end," Stone said.
The letter sent to Enders in
December said he will be notified of the
University's final decision on his accep-
tance by mid-April.
"I hope that I hear earlier than that; it
would make my life a little less stress-
ful;" Enders said.
I mo""
Want A
Challenge?
Start your career off on the right foot by enrolling in the Air Force
Officer Training School. There you will become a commissioned
officer in just 12 weeks. From the start you'll enjoy great pay,
complete medical and dental care, 30 days of vacation each year,
plus the opportunity to travel and
AIM HIGH see the world. To discover how high
a career in the Air Force can take
you, call 1-800-423-USAF, or visit
our website at www.airforce.com
www.aifoce corn
rW
#' I
SWI
lIT
AU
AVOID THE HASSLES
WORKOUT AT ONE ON ONE:
+ 1,3,4 and 6 month membership available
+ 30+ Aerobic classes per week
+ Free kick boxing classes
+ Spinning classes
f Area' "largest selection of exercise equip
Full Time Summer Work
Selecting all majors
Average 1st summer $6520
Work out West
Call 971-0790 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
HEAD COACH WANTED for 13 yr. old
b all league. Practices to start immed.
In practice facility already obtained.
Team sponsor & partial team in place &
ready to play. 2-3 eves./wk. req. Contact Tom
Plunkett at 747-6020 for further info.
HOUSECLEANER/MORNINGS organize.
file, projects, errands yard, pets, MAC skills.
Mon.-Sat. 9-1 pm. $8-$10/hr. 996-4847.
JOBS, JOBS, JOBS!!!
Chat with famous UM alumni, enhance your
resume while you earn some extra cash!!!
**Telefund needs you!** Flexible evening
hours, paid training. Earn up to $8/hour!!
C098-7420 for more info or stop by 611
Church #304.
M OR F TO CARE FOR 2 boys ages 12 &
10 in my NE A2 home. 3pm-6pm M-Th.
Great kids. $7.50hr. Must have own reliable
vehicle, ref. Call Mary Kay 668-0599.
MAC COMPUTER literate. Part-time
person needed at Publishing/ Ad Firm. Input
editorial copy, assist with production of pubs
and ads. Hrs. flex. $10/ hr. Jan 769-0939.
MACKINAC ISLAND RESORT Hotel
seeking summer staff/front desk, dinning
ro kitchen, and maintenance. Contact
Ir is Hotel winter office (in Ann Arbor)
at 327-9660. e-mail: iroquois@freeway.net
MOTOR GOPHER wanted for Automobile
Magazine on MWF from 1-5. Good driving
record and ability to drive a manual trans. a
must. $6/hour. Fax resume, with two
references to (734) 994-1153, Attn: Harriet.
MS ACCESS DATABASE designer needed
for an economic research office. Must be able
to program Access with SQL and Visual
Basic. Temporary part-time position 10-15
hrswk. Please bring resume to Institute for
Social Research, 426 Thompson St., Rm.
3084. U of M is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Ojrunity Employer.
NEED EXTRA $$? Flexible, 8-10 hrswk.
Light housekeeping. . Occas. childcare
possible. Near campus (I mile from
Arboretum). Please call 930-9768.
PART-TIME RECEPTIONIST flexible
hrs. Proficient on Macintosh computer. Work
independently, handle multiple duties, be
organized and efficient. Send reusme to:
National Kidney Foundation of MI, 2350
South Huron Parkway, A2, MI 48103.
PART-TIME TEACHERS needed for child
a~enters. $7.65 hr. If you are available
a~oons or full days, please call 761-2576.
SCOREKEEPERS IS NOW hiring cooks
for the winter/spring. No exp. nec.
Hardworking, punctual applicants apply at
310 Maynard next to Kinkos.
SECURITY GUARDS TO work on U of M
campus. Part or full time available. Apply at
State Security, 525 Church. 998-7201. EOE.
SPECIAL GIFT - We're looking for healthy
women between the ages 21-35 for egg
donation. All ethnic backgrounds are
encouraged. Fee paid. Send inquiries to
AARMA, P.O. Box 2674, Ann Arbor, MI
48
StIRMER INSTRUCTORS : Spend the
summer in Maine. Outstanding 8 week girls'
camp needs male & female instructors.
Beautiful wooded, lakefront location.
Teaching positions available in tennis, swim,
land sports, all arts, gymnastics, rocks/ ropes,
water sports, riding, dance, office, nanny,
group leaders & more. Excellent salary,
room/ board, travel allowance. Tripp Lake
Camp, Poland, Maine. Call 800-997-4347 or
888-617-7477 www.tripplakecanp.com
TELEMARKETING EVE. $7-12/hr. No
se !Call Allen 996-1107.
UW INSTITUTE FOR Social Research
seeks part-time RESEARCH ASSISTANT /
Office Help for an economic research office
Winter-Spring-Summer+. Word, Excel, WP
required. Helpful to know: PDFs, MS
Access, HTML, Scanner. Bring resume to
426 Thompson St., Rm. 3084. U of M is an
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
. .. .
ca
4 .
I
$8/HR. 20-40 IRS. week. Work at home
mother in search of responsible, experienced,
caring sitter. Own trans. necessary. 622-8097.
BABYSITTER NEEDED, 8 hours per
week, $7/hr. Two kids, five and nine years.
Must have car; must be avail. one weekend
morning plus one night/week. Call Rich at
936-2122.
BABYSITTER NEEDED 7 a.m.- 8:45 a.m.
Monday- Friday for 2 girls ages 7 & 10. Call
Fran @ 994-4194.
BABYSITTER NEEDED for 1 yr. old, T,
W. Th: 7:30-6:30 in Ann Arbor home from
1/28-3/25. references. 327-6164.
BABYSITTER NEEDED
IMMEDIATELY. Early morning hours
only. 12-15 hours per week. Call 528-2895.
CHILD CARE NEEDED: 2 mothers
looking for I babysitter for 10-20 hrs./wk.,
$7-$8/hr. Morning and afternoon-availability.
Refs. req. 913-0677.
CHILDCARE WANTED IN A2 home
close to campus. 15-20 hrsiwk. incl. wknds.
Exp., refs., & trans. req. Price neg. Ages 2
yrs. and 4 mos. Please call 734-332-7921.
LOOKING FOR PART-TIME day help.
Two children, ages 4 and 2.5. Good wage for
the right person. Call 741-9626.
SEEKING BABYSITTER FOR two great
children, ages 3 and 1, for some afternoons
and weekend evenings. Excellent pay. Close
to campus. Call Kate 669-6577.
WARM ENERGETIC care giver needed for
2 boys 9 mo. & 4 yrs. Wed., Thurs., & Fri.
11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call w/ ref. 213-
1884.
111! SPRING BREAK Bahamas Party
Cruise! 5 Nights $279! Includes Meals &
Free Parties! Awesome Beaches, Nightlife!
Departs Florida! Cancun & Jamaica #399!
springbreaktravel.com 1-800-678-6386.
S PR IN G
BREAK 99!
Cancun * Nassau
* Jamaica
Travel Free and make lots
of Cash!
Top reps are offered
on-site staff jobs.
All-Inclusive Deals, 32
hours FREE Drinks
Special Discounts up to
$1Q per person
Lowest price Guaranteed.
Call now for details!
www.classtravel.com
800/838-6411
111! SPRING BREAK Panama City $129!
Boardwalk Room w/Kitchen Near Clubs! 7
Parties-Free Drinks! Daytona $149! South
Beach $129! Cocoa Beach $149!
springbreaktravel.com 1-800-678-6386.
r
c1a
$ onA00
4-
SPRING BREAK -ACAPULCO REPS
WANTED ONLY! Copacabana f/ $569,
Club Bananas $599, Hyatt Regency f/ $659,
Radisson Acapulco f/ $579, Cancun f/ $559,
Puerto Vallarta f/ $619, Los Cabos f/ $659.
Call Dan @ Regency Travel 665-6122 209 S.
State.
Bahama Party
Cruise $279
5 days - Most Meals - Free Paties -includes Taes
Panma $119
City-BoardwalHolday Inn sunspree M
amca $439
7 Nights *Air + Hotel.Save$150 on Food & Oinks
Cancun$399
7 tights . Air + Hotel . Free Food & 30 Hrs of Drinks
Spring Break Travel-Our 12th Year!
1-800-678-6386..
SPRING BREAK '99- Panama City
Beach-The Boardwalk Beach Resort-Spring
Break Headquarters. Packages from $19.00
per person. Closest to Spinnaker and La
Vela. Host of Sports Illustrated Beach Club.
Call Now! 1-800-224-GULF.
www.springbreakhq.com
me
+
r
n r
Tanning & massage
3-Basketball courts & volleybail
6- Racquetball courts & 1-squash court
Large free weight area
Free yoga classes
Cardio-boxing classes
The area's top personal training
Weight loss program
Boxing instruction-private
Ladies weight trainingdc asses
Personalized exercise program
Childcare facilities
We have trainedi >rofessionals who can design anl assist vot with
your exercise an( Iwei'hii loss needs. Stop in today and si-e why
One on One is the choice of "'so marw I. 7MsireiiK CALL(734)
761 -4440 or stop) in. We are only 2 muiles f'rom cailiptis located inl
the liriarwood l vall area.
i
5 Aerobic Clas
I ${X~i19.95I
Some restrictions may
I (734) 1?tf-4440 I
Ln m - mm- m - uJm
r =0s$10.00 Off ARV 7 DaN Trial
f Mmbe rship o 1 Membership - $1.00
Exp.'qires:1 -30- )t) S iteIeictions1 -0-90
soliic restrictions IidaclI ill)~
I .3 ~~7II0134-76-4400
L...... ~J L._.m - minJ
Ir
.
ONE ON ONE ALETIC CLUB
2875 BOA RD\WALK DR IVE\. A \ARBOR. 11ll 48104
(7347o 1-4440
NVEl3 AIDDRL SS: 1ON111I"B.( 'l
x1
:czk;h
. .
S>: s
K~
:kets & travel I
FLORIDA SPRING BREAK
Sandpiper-Beacon Beach Resort. Panama
City Beach, FL. From $159 per person. 3
pools, 1 indoor pool/lazy river ride. Huge
chfront hot tub. Tiki bar, home of the
world's longest keg party, free draft beer all
week w/ cover. Suites up to 10 people. Free
info www.sandpiperbeacon.com. 800-488-
8828.
I
IayaY1
N~C4yDO
BEACH HSE AVAIL. for Spring Break on
S. Padre Island. $1100/wk. 2 bdrms., sleeps
7, full kitchen. Call (956)-761-5332 or 8750.
DRI9i YOVRSELt & SAVz
I
1
z , f.s
i
rl
"
1
0
SOUTH PADRE LSLANR 4
DECNM-ST1N&ERASK
DOMESTIC IrfORMATIgN & RESERVATIONs
I
The best way to say
I Love You
is with the
Michigan Daily
Classifieds
kvm
I