Chance at getting into UNC Chapel Hill?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hi, I am an out-of-state highschool junior from Florida. UNC Chapel Hill is my top school choice, as I am a history major and this school ranks in the top lists for that field.</p>

<p>Weighted GPA: 4.7
SAT scores: 1890 (first time, intend to take twice more)</p>

<p>I am in dual enrollment in a local state college, and I will graduate highschool with my AA degree in history. I have taken one AP class freshman year (Human Geography, scored a 5), I'm taking two more AP's this upcoming semester, and I will take 4 AP's senior year. </p>

<p>I am in the process of starting a Red Cross Club at my school, and will most likely become president. I am also a part of French Club and the French Honor Society.</p>

<p>As far as community service, I have 200+ hours. I participate in summer programs at the hospital as a 'candy striper volunteer', and I volunteered at an aquarium as a touch-tank interpreter. I am currently a docent volunteer at a regional history museum, as well as being a member of both the local historical society and archaeological society. </p>

<p>So what do you think? Do I have a shot? Any advice?</p>

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<p>UNC-CH: Reach/High reach</p>

<p>I’m not sure whether a 1890 is still enough for OOS; normally I’d check OOS apps for UNC-CH against Duke’s standards… is UF a problem for history?</p>

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<p>I would also say that it would be a reach, maybe a high reach. I know that they are very generous in-state and not so generous out of state.</p>

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<p>Alright, thanks for the information. UF has a pretty sub-par history program, whereas UNC is basically the only non-Ivy or private school in the top 10.</p>

<p>So say I get at least a 2000 on the SATs. (I still have time, two more chances, and ordered some prep books). That is my lowest expectation. Would I have a shot then?</p>

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<p>UNC-CH may very well be the only public on the top 10 for history but keep in mind that it is a graduate ranking; an undergraduate history program is another thing, really. </p>

<p>There are those schools with great graduate programs in a field that are not so great for undergrad in the same field… UF could be subpar at the graduate level but are you sure UF is equally subpar in the undergraduate arena?</p>

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<p>Even with a 2000, you don’t have a great shot. No one (as in no out-of-state student) really does when it comes to UNC-CH.</p>

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<p>Also keep in mind that you’ll likely want to go to a different school for grad school, vs undergrad. History is one of those fields where multi-schools look great on your resume. Plenty of UF undergrads go on to grad school at the Ivy’s (or even UNC-CH), etc. It’s a question of GPA, test scores and connections.</p>

<p>Good Luck!</p>