Chances of getting in?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
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<p>Sorry for the length, but I thought a lot of information might help. UNC-CH is my #1 choice, so I'm really hoping I'll be accepted. </p>

<p>Classes and Grades: (** equals clubs and other extracurriculars)
Freshman Year [8 classes]:
Algebra I- B
Honors Biology- A
Honors World History- A
Honors English I- A
Art I- B
Computer Applications I- A
Principles of Business- B
PE-A
**Volunteered with special needs children, FCA</p>

<p>Sophomore Year [8 classes]:
Honors Algebra II- C
Honors Geometry- B
Honors Chemistry- B
Honors Civics- A
Honors English II- A
French I- A
French II- A
Drafting I- B
**Homecoming Court, Key Club, FCA, volunteered with special needs children</p>

<p>Junior Year [10 classes]:
Honors Pre Calculus- C
Honors French III- A
Honors French IV- A
Honors US History- A
Honors Psychology (Online extra class)- A
Honors Calculus (Online class during the summer)- A
Honors Human Anatomy- A
AP Earth Environmental Science- A
AP English III- A
AP US History- A
*<em>Volunteered with special needs children, NHS, Key Club
*</em>*With calculus I had a private tutor helped me really understand the concepts. Math is my worst subject, but the one-on-one tutoring helped me grasp the concepts, something that has been difficult in my other math classes. </p>

<p>Senior Year [8 classes]:
First Semester (with current grades)-
AP Biology- A
Honors Physics- A
Honors French V- A
Honors English IV- A</p>

<p>Second Semester Courses-
AP Biology (year long)
AP US Government + Politics
AP English IV
Honors French VI (taking AP test...no official AP offered at my school).
**VP of NHS, volunteering with special needs children</p>

<p>May 2010 SAT:
650 Reading
520 Math (yeah I know it’s low)
660 Writing </p>

<p>-Early decision
-Rural-ish county in NC (but still 4 high schools)
-Caucasian male

-Class rank: 12/ 208 which puts me in the top 5.7%.
-I know for a fact my recommendation letter was good, since my teacher let me read it after she submitted it.
-I think my essays were good. I wrote about my disabled sister (who is currently dying) and how she has been a hero in my life for one of them. </p>

<p>I’ve also had a job working around 25-30 hours each week since I was 14 (I got the job November of Freshman year). I was promoted to shift leader at 15 due to my leadership skills and work ethic (“prestegious” fast food restaurant if you will). I know several people who are higher than me in my class who are also applying to UNC, so I’m worried this might adversely affect my chances. What do you think?</p>

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<p>SO, what DO you think?</p>

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<p>Judging from last year’s statistics, I think I have a 50/50 chance :)</p>

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<p>You have a chance bc you are from a rural town. That is on your side. Same person coming from Charlotte would have a harder time. Good Luck!</p>

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<p>Wow, we have near identical stats. Right down to having the same job since freshman year, great grades except the math, and the 520 math.</p>

<p>I got in so you certainly have a shot. UNC is a great school and I am so happy to be here however I do feel a bit below the average when it comes to intellect. : /</p>

<p>Here is my chances thread from last year. I am glad to have that done with, I don’t envy your position.</p>

<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/749680-chances-unc-ch-others.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/749680-chances-unc-ch-others.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Maybe I overlooked your GPA but it should be around a 4.5 to get in.</p>

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<p>It’s currently a 4.43, but after this semester it’ll be a 4.53</p>