Chances for In-State Transfer to Chapel Hill

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<p>Hey, I was thinking of posting this is in the transfer forum, but I wasn't sure if it was more appropriate for this board. I am transferring as an in-state student from UNC-Charlotte. Probably the biggest reason for my desire to transfer is the environment here. Charlotte had a reputation as a commuter school which I did not fully anticipate. Saturday's on campus are not unlike a ghost-town. Chapel Hill seems like a place where people stay and live, which is what I am looking for.</p>

<p>Grade - Current College Freshman </p>

<p>Male, Hispanic (if that helps)</p>

<p>In-State Student</p>

<p>High School GPA: 3.3 (didn't do homework)</p>

<p>College GPA: Expecting a 4.0 at this point, at the very least a 3.7ish. All my classes are going extremely well and I am more dedicated to the work now.</p>

<p>Extra-curriculars: I currently participate in under-graduate research at the visuals lab here at charlotte which eats up a lot of my time.</p>

<p>Major: Computer Science</p>

<p>Volunteering: Volunteer hours are required here at UNC-C. I can use what I have done to fulfill those requirements on my application. (Habitat for humanity, handing out flyers for Microsoft events, leading club meetings etc.)</p>

<p>AP Credits: AP Stats 4, AP Psych 5, AP Biology 5</p>

<p>SAT score: 740 Math, 720 Reading, 540 Writing (Should I retake this? I could get the Math near an 800 now I would think. With a strong calculus education now.)</p>

<p>Letters of Recommendation: Will speak highly. I suppose. </p>

<p>Essays: As good as a sub-par writer can do. I feel like the transfer prompts are better than the freshman prompts, specifically because I know why I want to transfer. The freshman applications are slightly more abstract. </p>

<p>What are my chances? More importantly, what should I shoot for to have a stronger application? Should I go back and retake the SAT? I could definitely get higher, but I wonder what an admissions team would think of a college student taking the SAT. </p>

<p>If not Chapel hill then NC State, which I already got into during freshman admissions.</p>

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<p>Hey Johnston9234,
I apologize in advance if my response is a little long. I hope it’s at least somewhat helpful! </p>

<p>I think you have a good chance at being admitted, especially if you were to maintain a 4.0 in your first semester at Charlotte (though I’m not really familiar with UNC Charlotte’s academic rigor). Plus your SAT’s, reading + math, which I think is all they look at is very strong and in your favor. </p>

<p>Of course I’m not affiliated with Chapel Hill’s admissions nor do I know exactly what they are looking for, but I’m just going off of my experience in applying last year (for transfer Fall 2013 admissions)…</p>

<p>I went to Virginia Tech (Fall 2012) and took a schedule that was a little too tough for jumping right into college. Got a 3.23 GPA.
After the semester I decided to return home and take classes at Community College.
So I applied with just that first semester of 3.23 from Va Tech under my belt.
I got waitlisted. My SAT was 1790 (1160 M+R). Overall I was pleasantly surprised to even get waitlisted. A bit low first Freshman semester GPA+sorta low SAT. </p>

<p>They may look heavily at high school stats for college Freshman. My HS weighted GPA was a 4.20 and I took 8 ap classes. </p>

<p>Long story short (sorry), I think you’ll have a very good shake at getting in to Chapel Hill if you end up applying with a 4.0 first semester. And though this is just one person’s opinion, I wouldn’t worry too much about taking the SAT’s again. I considered doing the same thing last year. I just didn’t have the time to put into studying all over again and coming home for a weekend to take it during the semester. I was more worried about keeping my grades up as much as possible. </p>

<p>Finally, you mentioned about NC State as another option for next year. When I eventually never got in off the waitlist, I decided to just be patient. Continue to get a 4.0 at the Community College I now go to and apply to Chapel Hill again for next year (Fall 2014). I feel a lot more confident apply in the upcoming transfer admission pool. </p>

<p>The waiting many months and now having to wait even longer is killing me, but I think it’ll be worth it because Chapel Hill is where I’ve wanted to study for a long time now and have a special experience. </p>

<p>Good luck with everyone!</p>

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<p>Thanks for the reply! I am a bit nervous because Chapel Hill would be an absolute dream if I got in. I think I will re-take the SAT to better my chances at admissions.</p>

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<p>bumping this for visibility</p>

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<p>I was also wondering what my chances are. I had a 4.0 in high school with average SAT scores but very impressive extracurriculars. I was out-of-state when I applied from high school. (got rejected) Now I go to the University of Florida. I am now considered In-state. (my family moved) I am a legacy student and will probably get about a 3.6 this semester. What are my chances? I know my GPA might be a little low, but will they take into account that it’s harder to get a good GPA at a good school like UF than say those who get a 4.0 and transfer from community college?</p>

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<p>The 18% OOS max restriction does not apply to transfer students. The OOS transfer admissions probability is significantly higher than that of OOS first year admissions.</p>

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<p>Related post <a href=“Transfer easier for In State? - #5 by NewYawk - University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill - College Confidential Forums”>Transfer easier for In State? - #5 by NewYawk - University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill - College Confidential Forums;
Although I’m hoping for the inverse ;)</p>

<p>My family moved here mid year. Living in the state but considering out of state.
I am hoping the chancing status might help me.</p>

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<p>Sorry slightly confused with the multiple windows open. </p>

<p>We seem to be in similar situations.</p>