Do I have a chance of getting into UNC EA? In-State

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I’ve done chance me on here before, but I’d like some more input! Thanks!

Race: Mixed (African-American/White) male

Family: My sister, 2 uncles, and aunt all went to UNC-CH

Financial Stuff: Rural/Title 1 County in NC/small school (65 students in my class). Low middle class

Rank/GPA/Test Scores:

  • 28 on the ACT
  • 3.93 UW 4.275 W
  • 3rd in my class overall

Classes:

  • 4 Dual enrollment courses at community college
  • AP US History, AP Lang, AP Calculus AB, AP Lit, AP Gov

Intended Major: Public Policy

ECs:

  • Political intern during 2018 midterms (1 year)
  • NC Scholars (1 year)
  • National Honor Society (2 years)
  • Key Club (3 years)
  • Debate Captain (nationally qualified in debate as well) (4 years)
  • School Rep. for students on County Board of Education (2 years)
  • SGA/Senior Class Rep (1 year)
  • Team Member at Chick-Fil-A (1 year)
  • Member of a student led non profit organization dedicated to combating sexual violence (1 year)
  • Quiz Bowl (2 years)

Essay: Wrote about how playing bass helped me conquer my struggles with autism as well as how I become comfortable with my racial identity through rap music

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I would say your chances are very good. The rank within your high school along with being an URM and from a rural county are all working in your favor. Good luck!

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thank you so much!! I was nervous about my ACT so im hoping everything else will supplement that!