<p>I want to apply to Duke and UNC Chapel Hill. My other post before this show my stats. I really want to know!!! HOW DO COLLEGES NOTICE ME OUT OF A BUNCH OF OTHER APPLICANTS??</p>
<p>You need to have a great extracurricular activity or a unique background. Did you have a difficult upbringing? Did you do a great science project that got you regional recognition? These are the things that get you noticed.</p>
<p>This is more an Admissions question than a chances question. Assuming great grades and scores, people can stand out by doing deep and interesting EC’s, and having impressive levels of mastery in EC’s. You also have a chance in your essays to show an interesting background, what you have done given your background, how much of an asset you will be to the program, what an interesting thinker you are…</p>