<p>Meaning, I am in my first year now and I want to transfer next year. </p>
<p>....
I know some places don't really like 2nd year transfer students :c</p>
<p>Yes, compared to Juniors. No, compared to incoming first years (especially OSS) … see below for sample UNC transfer statistics</p>
<p>Fall 2011 Enrolling Transfer Class
2,848 applied
1,048 were admitted
680 enrolled</p>
<p>Approximately 51% were female and 49% were male. 36% enrolled as sophomores and 64% as juniors. 27% of the enrolling class were non-traditional students older than age 22.</p>
<p>For enrolling sophomores, the average college GPA was 3.64 and the average SAT was 1247 (Critical Reading plus Math). For enrolling juniors, the average college GPA was 3.58 and the average SAT (not required of juniors) was 1209 (Critical Reading plus Math).</p>
<p>Not hard. But this is a school which doesn’t do a good job with its transfer student population, sadly.</p>
<p>Thanks NewYawk - I’m pretty sure my GPA is up to par and I use my ACT over my SAT… I think that’s allowed, right? Lol.</p>
<p>Wait Mike, what do you mean!?</p>
<p>Yup ACT is fine.</p>
<p>I’ve always imagined that freshmen get “assimilated” to the culture and academic focus particular to this school via their first year seminars and 100-level courses. When you’re a transfer, you’re competing against them with virtually no guidance (besides the vague advice to “study and work hard” given at orientation). There are similar-tier schools with programs that assist transfers.</p>
<p>Still made dean’s, though.</p>
<p>But I mean, isn’t that kind of something that’s bound to happen regardless? I’m not really considering transferring from an “easier” school really. I go to NYU. I guess I’m just not sure what exactly you mean :x</p>
<p>Yeah. It’s a problem for some but not others.</p>
<p>But what makes it a problem? Is it hard to feel like you’re part of the community or is it just the workload that takes some getting used to?</p>
<p>I think it would be impossible to come here and not feel part of the UNC community. It is like being part of a big family! You will grow to cheer your heart out for the basketball team, to hate d00k and to love the town of Chapel Hill, as it is completely based around the school. Hundreds of student organizations, ranging across the most diverse of interests, all serve to promote more social involvement and student interaction. The moment you step off of campus, you’ll find someone who went to UNC or is a UNC fan and suddenly the two of you are best friends–there’s a sense of school pride that immediately becomes a part of you that you’ll never be able to shake, especially if there’s a d00k fan around! One of the mottos here is “We are Carolina” and it’s true … the friendly student body, the tar heel camaraderie and the pride we take in our university, and all it represents, serves to create an incredibly positive collegiate experience called UNC.</p>
<p>My D transferred as a Sophomore last year. She loves its and feels very welcome and at home…</p>
<p>Just the workload, bcotton530. But, despite NewYawk’s spiel, it’s true that many transfers do not feel part of the family. I would say we’re better than some other schools in this regard however.</p>
<p>But wait, why don’t the transfers feel like they’re part of the family?
(Sorry I’m asking a lot of questions I’m just trying to understand lol) & also, my name is Bri so you don’t have to call me my username</p>
<p>And do you guys know anything about being able to join a sorority if you’re a transfer?</p>
<p>People get established freshman year and form cliques (well, many do). It’s not totally impossible, just somewhat trickier. However, few people will look down on you as a transfer. I’ve heard horror stories about how transferring is considered a “back-door” in schools like Emory and Vanderbilt, making social life near-inaccessible there.</p>
<p>What personally helped me a lot was getting involved in student organisations, especially taking on certain responsibilities.</p>
<p>Yeah. Well I’m not really worried about being “looked down” on because I’m not transferring from an “easy” school and I do want to maybe join some things if I transfer.</p>
<p>There’s really no conceit here - people don’t care about where you’re coming from. The important thing is to show that you are an interesting person who does many activities and people will want to talk to you.</p>