← Full detailed plan

Liam O'Brien

Grade 11 Β· Nursing Β· OH
Portfolio read
60
Competitive
1 High 1 Medium 1 Low
GPA
3.65
SAT
1340
Target major
Nursing
Schools analyzed
3
Activities
4
Days to RD
174 days

Schools

verdict Β· committee confidence Β· drill in
Low University of Michigan-Ann ArborNursing High confidence Analysis β†’
High Ohio State University-Main CampusNursing High confidence Analysis β†’
Medium Case Western Reserve UniversityNursing Low confidence Analysis β†’

Priority actions

ROI-ranked Β· what moves the needle now
1
Ensure your application clearly lists the most rigorous science courses taken or planned (biology, chemistry, anatomy/physiology, AP or dual-enrollment if available) and highlight strong grades in them.
⭐ Wanted by 3 schools 🎯 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Ohio State University-Main Campus, Case Western Reserve University βš™ Low effort πŸ•’ Immediately when finalizing application materials
2
Retake the SAT with a focused prep plan aiming for ~1480+ to bring testing into Michigan’s typical admit range
⭐ Wanted by 2 schools 🎯 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Case Western Reserve University βš™ Medium effort πŸ•’ Next available SAT before application deadlines
3
Document and quantify outcomes from Rural Health Outreach (clinic partnerships, referrals, screenings, follow-up care data) to demonstrate measurable public health impact
🎯 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor βš™ Medium effort πŸ•’ Next 2–4 months while continuing outreach events
4
Write an essay or supplemental response that reflects on a specific EMT or dementia-care patient interaction and connects it to rural healthcare access or the human side of nursing.
🎯 Ohio State University-Main Campus βš™ Medium effort πŸ•’ Before application submission
5
Quantify and verify clinical impact (total EMT calls, CNA hours, number of screenings organized through rural outreach) so admissions officers can easily see scale and responsibility.
🎯 Ohio State University-Main Campus βš™ Low effort πŸ•’ Before submitting activities list
β–² Strengths
  • 3.65 GPA indicating generally strong academic performance (likely mostly A and B grades).
  • SAT score of 1340, described as a solid national score suggesting competent reading and math skills.
  • Academic metrics (GPA + SAT) provide at least a baseline indication of academic capability.
  • 3.65 GPA indicates generally consistent academic performance and is not considered borderline.
β–Ό Gaps & risks
  • Lack of transcript detail, especially science coursework (biology, chemistry, lab sciences), making it impossible to assess preparation for a science‑heavy nursing curriculum.
  • No contextual information about the GPA (course rigor, grading scale, or performance relative to available courses).
  • No evidence in the file summary of motivation for nursing or healthcare-related engagement.
  • Academic context is missing: no transcript, course rigor, grade trends, class rank, or school profile to interpret the 3.65 GPA.