Fall '09 Transfer to UNC Chapel Hill

Transfer Students
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<p>I am looking to transfer to UNC from a small private university in Massachusetts. I am in the school's honor's program and finished the first semester with a 4.0 In high school I also had a 4.2 GPA (14th out of 225) and was a member of the National Honor Society</p>

<p>For EC's in high school I was a captain of both the tennis and basketball team and president of multiple clubs. In college I was Public Relations Coordinator of Residence Hall Association and played 2 intramural sports </p>

<p>My SAT's were 1350 or 2010</p>

<p>What do you guys think are my chances coming from a small university in MA? My essay is very convincing in my reasons for transferring.</p>

<p>Thanks for the input!</p>

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<p>Are there any needed recommendations?</p>

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<p>I'm applying for transfer from UNC Asheville, I have a 2100 on the SAT, a 4.55 GPA at one of the most competitive high schools in the state, and a 3.95 college GPA. I applied last year and did not get in.</p>

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<p>you mean you applied straight out of HS? it is easier to gain admission as a transfer student to UNC. Please correct me if I am wrong.</p>

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<p>yes tarheelbound, I applied as a first year student last year straight out of hs. As I understand it, it is easier to get in as a transfer student.</p>

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<p>I have already applied for Fall 2009, any opinions.</p>

<p>Freshman at a top public university in NC, behind UNC of course.</p>

<p>3.8 Fall 2008 semester in mostly science courses, GREAT extracurriculars and service activities from 12th grade till now.</p>

<p>SAT- Math 600, Critical Reading 590, Writing 630</p>

<p>Great essays.</p>

<p>The bad.</p>

<p>High school GPA ~3.5, although I worked 30 hours per week from 9th till 12th, maybe they will take that into consideration.</p>

<p>Thanks in advance.</p>

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<p>Guys, if you look on UNC's transfer FAQ, it doesn't matter what school you are transferring from. They do not take it into account. If it's a Public,private, Prestigous, or even party school, they are more focused on the courses you are taking, SAT & ACT scores as well as your current GPA at the college you are attending. :)</p>

<p>Essays matter quite a bit for UNC as well.</p>

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<p>jake-tim, I mean your GPA of 3.5 isn't too shabby. You seem to be doing fine in college. Just make sure to write great essays and that may push you over the hump. What university doesn't like to hear how much you wanna be there?</p>

<p>Be sure to let us know!</p>

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<p>Tarheelbound, thanks. I will be sure to let you guys know when I get a decision. Let the anxiety begin.</p>

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<p>I really need some advice for transferring to UNC. I am a freshman at a community college now and I have 4.0 GPA for my first semester fall 08 15 hours and I am taking 18 hours currently spring 09. I plan to maintain that 4.0 and have 33 transferable credits. I have all the requirements but I had low low grades in high school and a low SAT score. I have tons of extra curricular activity and job experience. What should I do to get into UNC???</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>Correct me if I'm wrong, but SATs aren't consider if you completed two full years of college courses, right?</p>

<p>Chance me!
My situation is a bit tricky, because I've already transferred before so I have more than one college GPA. </p>

<p>Combined Transfer GPA: 3.56
UM GPA: 3.84 (Two semesters)
UMD GPA:3.0 (1 Semester; 1st sem. of college)
Extracurriculars: Very strong
Essays: Very strong
Recs: Very Strong</p>

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<p>Where do you go to school now? They still will look at your SAT although it wont carry a ton of weight as if you were a sophomore transfer. I would say low match/high reach.</p>

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<p>University of Miami.</p>

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<p>of Ohio? Or out of Coral Gables? I am guessing Miami, Fl. since it's typically referred to as Miami of Ohio rather than "University of", but write really solid essays. You never know what will happen.</p>

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<p>TarHeelBound, I was wondering what you thought about my chances (stats at the beginning of this thread). thanks</p>

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<p>UNChopeful, were you an in-stater? Obviously, residency doesnt matter for transfers, but your SAT's are low for Chapel Hill's standards. I think you should re-take them. For transfers, they like scores per section ranging from 680-720. Id say doubtful w/the current SAT you have, but if you take it again, what do you have to lose. Get that 700 per section and you should be ready to go.</p>

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<p>yeah I have retaken them so hopefully that would give me a boost and I am a in-stater. I did get a 4.0 last semester so i was hoping that would make up for a bad SAT</p>

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<p>I find it hard to believe they are expecting a 680-720 range for each section. On Collegeboard, the middle 50% (for first year students) is approx. 600-700 for each section. If anything for transfers, I would say SATs should be in that range as well. 680-720 seems a little bit high in my opinion.</p>

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<p>I'm with sleff. They won't expect even higher SAT scores for transfers when they do not even weigh them as highly as in freshman admissions.</p>

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<p>I need some advice from someone who has transferred to UNC from another school. I am interested, but do not know if I would be a good enough candidate. I had a 3.7 high school GPA with many extracurricular activities. Plus now, I am a junior in college with a 3.31 GPA
Honors College Resident Assistant
Honors College member
vice president of an honor fraternity
Won numerous teaching scholarships
Academic Awards/Leadership roles</p>

<p>How good are my chances? Thank you</p>