Chance of Admission OOS

Colleges & Universities A-Z University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
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<p>3.7 GPA Unweighted
4.2 GPA Weighted
SAT 2200
SAT-II US History 800
SAT-II Literature 740</p>

<p>Junior Year Courseload:
AP English Language
AP US History
AP Biology
Latin 3 Honors
Precalculus A
Creative Writing</p>

<p>Senior Year Courseload:
AP English Literature
AP Politics & Government
AP Environmental Science
AP Latin
AP Macroeconomics
Calculus A</p>

<p>From what I've heard from people who took the classes, I'm confident I can get A's in AP Gov, AP Environmental, and AP Macro fairly easily, so I will thus be able to quickly beef up my GPA at the beginning of the year.</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
Pending election results, Vice President of the Class of 2013
Will be the President of Latin Club next year
Have been on student government all three years of high school
Applied to, was accepted to, and participated in a Middle East Conflict Journalism class outside of school that culminated in a trip to Israel and the Palestinian Territories
Peer leadership-focused Jewish youth group since fourth grade
Applied to, was accepted to, and participated in a program in which juniors in high school learn about and execute the process of money allocation in philanthropic organizations
Applied to, was accepted to, and will participate in New Jersey Boys State (a government simulation run by the American Legion)
Regularly volunteer with an organization that plays games and sports with people of special needs</p>

<p>Also, I've been in regular communication with the admissions people to get name recognition going.</p>

<p>Where do I stand? What are my chances?</p>

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<p>Also, not really a big thing, but I also occasionally write opinion pieces for my school newspaper.</p>

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<p>Pretty good stats/ECs. You are on the border of waitlist/admit. Probably a waitlist unless you demonstrate the why UNC? component.</p>

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<p>Regarding your senior year course load; FWIW AP Environmental science is not one of the more highly regarded classes and carries little weight when comparing resumes between two or more “closely matched” applicants. It’s just not a class I’d add if trying to show academic rigor on an application.</p>

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<p>i was similar to you… had very similar course load and ecs (journalism, girls state) and got in early action oos! I think cause you’re a guy it will help too. But one piece of advice is go above and beyond and let UNC know that they are your #1 school if that is the case. Get to know you’re rep that visits your school and make it clear on your application that UNC is high on your list. Also when you visit talk to a professor of your major and they could put in a good word at admissions (thats what I did) GOOD LUCK and enjoy senior year!</p>

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<p>You’ll get it. Just apply early action. It’s nonbinding so there is no loss. I would recommend you do that with most schools if you have the option. Your chances will sky rocket.</p>