Does Everyone Get This Letter?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
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<p>I applied to UNC EA (I am an in-state applicant), and I just recieved this letter today:</p>

<p>December 14, 2005</p>

<p>Name
Address
City, State Zip Code</p>

<p>Dear <name>:</name></p>

<p>I write this morning to thank you personally for your distinguished application to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Over the last several weeks, as members of the admissions committee have reviewed your application, we have become more and more impressed by your many achievements. While official offers of admission will not be mailed until late January, we believe you are an outstanding candidate -- the kind of student who will contribute to our community and make full and creative use of the opportunities we offer.</p>

<p>It goes on to talk about opportunities such as the Carolina Entrepreneurial Initiative. Then it says "we hope you will keep these opportunities in mind. We also hope you will join us for at least one of the speical events we will be hosting in March and April for students of exceptional promise...Carolina is rightfully regarded as an extraordinarily welcoming place -- a scholarly community where students and professors genuinely like and respect each other -- and we will gladly do our part to give you the welcome you rightfully deserve."</p>

<p>I feel a bit better about my chances of getting in now, but I'm still trying not to get my hopes up too much. What do you guys think?</p>

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<p>what are you numbers? (GPA, rank, etc.)</p>

<p>it might be that youre a very above average student and they're excited about your application or something. I dunno.</p>

<p>I havent gotten one.</p>

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<p>Well compared to many of the people on this site, my numbers seem average:</p>

<p>Rank: 13/529
SAT: 2040 (750 CR, 640 Math, 650 Writing [10 essay subscore])
GPA: 3.782 UW, 4.608 W
AP Scores: Bio II (5), USH (4), Eng Lang (4), Psych (5)</p>

<p>I'm taking AP Calc AB, AP Euro History, AP Eng LIt, AP Env Sci and AP French V this year, along with 3 other non-AP courses.</p>

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<p>that's 100%, definitely a likely letter. Congradulations! Unless you get arrested between now and January 30th, you're in.</p>

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<p>Yeah, I got one too. I'm pretty sure it means we're in.</p>

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<p>i got one too...</p>

<p>out-of-state (TN)
SAT 2060 (710 M 710 V 640 W)
SAT II (Physics 780 and US History 790)
ACT 31</p>

<p>GPA 4.0 UW
APs
Physics B - 5
US History - 5
German - 5
World History - 5
Biology - 5</p>

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<p>I GOT ONE TOO :D!!!!!!!!! does this mean im pretty much in? thats sexy</p>

<p>out of state (northeast)
sat 1500 old with old sat II writing 800 = 2300
or new one 2200
sat II - math 2c 800, bio 750
GPA 3.95 or something
top 10%
ap english language - 5
ap computer science - 5
some clubs, singing for 6 years, guitar 4 years, lots of community service and awards, raised 1000s of dollars for charity, published some writings, interest in environment + cultural events
not too much leadership/awards just a couple</p>

<p>WOW! i am so excited.
to all the people who said OOS is one of the hardest things to get into, you're obviously wrong, because i dont have such great leaderships (maybe 1 or 2) and only like 5 awards, and nothing great. all that is good about me is my scores. and i am a mediocre person.
i could probably get into UNC OOS but not an ivy league..
i dont know, it seems weird</p>

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<p>I got one too! I wasn't expecting "acceptance" (if that's what this is) being out of state and all...pretty cool.</p>

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<p>i got one, too. :-)</p>

<p>so, does this mean we're in?!</p>

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<p>when did u get ur letter?</p>

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<p>just wondering...
what r u going to study there?</p>

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<p>when did you get ur letter and what are you planning to study at unc?</p>

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<p>I got the letter today (12/22/05) but it is dated 12/14/05. My major is undecided at the moment, but I'm thinking either Business or something Medical.</p>

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<p>I also got the letter today and its dated the 14th. Im planning to go into business.</p>

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<p>got it today; dated the 14th, like everyone else. planning to major in biology.</p>

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<p>Have people who didn't recieve a likely letter been accepted?</p>

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<p>yeah, there are a lot of people who got accepted who didn't get a "likely letter...I got in and i didn't get a letter (iam a soph at UNC)..so no worries. The likely letter is for the cream of the crop applicants. More than likely those who got in, will probably get into the Honors program too. (B/c my friends who got the likely letter 2 years ago were invited to the Honors program.</p>

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<p>Wow thats great news! This makes me really excited :D</p>

<p>If you happen to get the honors program, are you automatically considered or do you have to apply specifically through that, and write an additional essay or anything?</p>

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<p>Congrats to all who got a letter!! I'm sure you guys have made it ;). </p>

<p>I didn't get a letter (I applied EA). My stats if you're wondering:</p>

<p>SAT: 1360/2160 600M (ouch) 760CR 780W
SAT II: 710 Lit 750 French w/ Listening
GPA: 3.7 UW 3.8 W for APs only
Rank: 60/365 (UW ranks)
AP: 5 US History 4 Lang/Comp; Taking 5 more this year
ECs: Freelance web design company, run a large Mariah Carey fan club (work with major radio stations, MC's label, lots of charity fundraisers -- organize everything), 4-yr Varsity Swimming, Violin, French Club Board of Governors (elected), Attended GA Governor's Honors Program for French/Minored in Computers/Web Design</p>

<p>Do you think I have a chance???</p>

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<p>thank you so much for posting that. I feel much better.
:)</p>