Would you please take a moment to give me some honest feedback?
In-State
ACT - 30
GPA - 5.05 W and 3.98 UW
Rank - 16 out of 380
6 AP classes and all honors besides that
Travel/School soccer
Track
Work 12-15 hours a week
National Honor Society, BETA, FCA, Junior Marshall
Soccer team manager
I’ve always wanted to go to UNC since birth, but when I visited I wasn’t as “in love” as I assumed I would be - seemed old and dated (although I appreciate the history); maybe because that’s where I was expecting to go…maybe I had a bad tour…I don’t know. Hoping if I get in, I take a second look. Currently accepted to several out of state schools with nice size scholarships, but would STILL be more economical (and post graduation marketable) to attend UNC. I also worry that I won’t fit in at UNC - too snobby/too nerdy. I don’t really see myself as “greek material” either. Sorry to go on and on - this is just the first school I applied to and the last to hear back from. Terribly nerve wracking!!!
You have a very decent chance. You may or may not like it, My daughter loves it “most” of the time. She did not rush, but got involved in the things that are related to her interests.
@twogirls and @AuntPol thank you for your response. I have friends who love it and some that haven’t found their friend groups yet. I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to respond to my post. My parents bleed Carolina Blue and I grew up knowing that was where I belonged, but after visiting I left unsure if it was 100% “me”. Looking forward to visiting again when it’s nice weather. Thanks again!
@StressedOUT2022 When my son and myself took a tour of UNC 3 years ago he was not impressed. There were no students outside and it was a rainy day. He decided to go again on another tour a few months later and there was so many students out and about and that changed his mind. He left after the second tour feeling better. Fast forward he is now a Junior there and loves it. He is not involved in Greek life and took the route of working for the school. He was an RA last year and then this past summer and this year is an office assistant. Plenty ways to get involved. Good luck!
First, don’t be too stressed out @StressedOUT2022. Of course you are about the hear results and from your bio, it looks like you are a very strong candidate. After that, you will have the task of making the decision of what option best fits you. BTW, it is great that you have options. Also, you don’t have to make that decision right away. Certainly you should make time to go back to UNC for a second visit. If you know someone there, maybe connect with them and have a more personal tour. Go when the weather is good (spring comes early) and you will see how the place comes alive.
The look of Carolina IS dated but it also is timeless. You probably would come to love it. The dorm I lived in was old when I was there a LONG time ago. It is still looks the same today on the outside but has many updated features. Mixed with the old are beautiful modern spaces, such as the Genome Sciences building across from Kenan Stadium.
As far as “fitting in” don’t worry about that. There are groups for everyone. Being a Greek myself, I hoped my daughter would be too but she stayed away from that scene. She made friends in her first year dorm community that will be lifelong.
Carolina is big but not gigantic (like U of Michigan. e.g.) so there are many environments to thrive in. And yes there are plenty of “snobby/nerdy” kids there too! Being a large place, it is incumbent on the student to seek out their own interests. A mild warning, Carolina can be a bit overwhelming to some - too big, intimidating students, big weed-out classes. I had that concern about my daughter, who is from a small town with less educational opportunities than larger places. Needless worries because she was very successful at Carolina, so much so that she stayed around and got her Master’s. She had great involvement from her instructors, studied abroad, participated in many service learning opportunities and extracurricular activities. It was an idyllic college experience for her.
Best of luck to you and enjoy your experience wherever you land…