<p>I was accepted to Appalachian State and UNCW for undergrad but not UNC. I'm thinking that if I feel unsatisfied with my college experience I'll try transferring to UNC as a sophomore or a junior.</p>
<p>My question is, does UNC take into account the name of the school when accepting transfers? I know ASU and UNCW are close academically, but my brother told me since UNCW is still higher in rankings, UNC would prefer a UNCW student. </p>
<p>Basically, if UNC was trying to decide between two students with identical stats that were at App and UNCW, would they pick the UNCW student??</p>
<p>I think it’s a random process. However, albeit the similarities of the statistics that the students might display, UNC will take into accord the personalities and essays the two individuals write. A long time ago I read a thread that revolved around the method for transfer acceptees and it surmised that the university expects a great change in character (aka improvement) between the time you attended current uni and the time you applied to UNC-Ch. Statistics wise, they don’t really care about whether or not you have a 4.0–it just needs to be decent. From my impression of that thread, I believe UNC really weighs in on your activities and influence over your current community more. In addition, most universities (may it be a state or top uni) accept junior transfers. Sophmore transfers are rare—that’s what I’ve known atleast. But it doesn’t hurt to try if you are really determinant. However, it would be better if you really work your first 2 years accumulating your skills and then going all at it with your application for a junior transfer position. It may make the committee more surprised at your recollected talented then to have to see the same ones that you might have mentioned if you attempted to transfer your sophmore year instead (not a big surprise there, right?). But these statements are my 2 cents and they reflect only my opinion which is bound to be argumented in later posts. :)</p>
<p>I would have to concur. When it comes down to two schools that close, as a transfer it really shouldn’t matter which you choose in terms of boosting your chances of getting into UNC. Instead, I would choose the one that you would feel most comfortable graduating from, if things don’t happen to go according to plan.</p>
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<p>I’m applying as a junior transfer for admission this fall and funny enough, that’s actually the exact same approach I’ve taken. Hopefully UNC holds a similar temperament to you and I.</p>