<p>Hey everyone, I transferred in 2012 so if anyone has any questions, let me know! I transferred from a community college in Illinois so I’m definitely a minority here!</p>
<p>My application through the Common App was submitted six minutes late. When I tried to submit earlier in the night, it started asking questions about my father who I never knew and died last august. I had to make phone calls to get the info it was asking. I’m going to be devastated if they don’t accept it.</p>
<p>Do you think it is really hard for an international student to transfer into UNC. I am currently a sophomore in University of Iowa.</p>
<p>Turns out they did accept my application six minutes late. So, here we go…</p>
<p>OOS Junior Transfer from a CC in NYC. Hoping to study Political Science</p>
<p>Stats: Non-Trad 27, NYC resident(Brooklyn), Male
hooks: Low income, military(decorated combat veteran), First generation.
College GPA: 3.725(waiting for one more grade to come in, should be 3.75)
HS: Dropped out, GED
SAT: Not required for Juniors
College: Phi Theta Kappa. Macro and Micro Economics Honors courses, Short Story Honors(Advanced literature course) and Global Politics Honors; also, Literature of the city writing intensive and Science and Humanism writing intensive courses. Additionally, for my first four semesters I worked 35 hours a week as a custodian in a public school while attending college.
Recs: Two absolutely glowing letters from professors I took advanced classes with. They’re both very personable and not generic at all.
Essay: Wrote about how I came from very humble beginnings and during my teens I was very lost. I continued on to describe almost losing my life in Iraq a number of times and how that really woke me up and gave me direction in life. </p>
<p>Awards: Deans list three consecutive times at my school. SEEALL Academy Award for Leadership(Participated in a toys for tots drive and mentoring about leadership in a Brooklyn public school) </p>
<p>EC’s: I worked with a foundation in my community college that focuses on raising money for scholarships for low income students(This was my pleasure, especially coming from humble beginnings myself). I gave an eight minute speech at a fundraising event and mingled with the potential and current donors. Also, I participated in an Honors Society committee and gave input into a research project and wrote an article about another event we had. </p>
<p>Military: U.S. Army Paratrooper(Infantry) for five years. I served in the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. I Deployed to Iraq twice: 15 months to Samarra, Iraq and 12 months to Eastern Baghdad.
Military Awards: Bronze Star for Valor in Combat, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Airborne Wings, Foreign Jump Wings(Chilean Special Forces) two Army Commendation medals, two Army Achievement medals, Army Service medal, National Defense medal, Global War on Terrorism medal, Good Conduct medal,Two Army Overseas Ribbons, and two unit awards. </p>
<p>reason for transferring: I fell in love with Chapel Hill the first time I visited. Once I looked into the school, I was sold.</p>
<p>@alanzu
I’m an international student, and I transferred to UNC. From what I recall, your chances will be the same as any other applicant because there is no preference for in-state vs. OOS in transfer admissions.
However, when it comes to financial aspect, there will be a difference. I don’t remember UNC’s policy, but I know that many universities will only accept you if you can prove you have sufficient funds since (I’m assuming) you may not qualify for FA because of your status.</p>
<p>Sorry, Fall 2011*</p>
<p>Snogintheloo: What would you say my chances are? If you don’t mind me asking ,that is.</p>
<p>I’m not qualified to say if you’ll get in or not, (I’m tryin myself) but I do gotta sister for you to marry. I would be proud to have even a 1/4 of the service record you do. Airborne!</p>
<p>Gettingoutofca: Thank you very much for your kind words! And I am single! lol</p>
<p>Thank you! Can you chance me ? I ll send you my application through email if you can.</p>
<p>Thank you! I am applying Econ. Could you help chance me?</p>
<p>I’m currently a student at wake forest looking to transfer to unc. I’m an oos student, though I heard they dont take state residency into account for tranfers. My first semester I got a 3.1 at wake and I have solid extracurriculars and a decent essay. I got 2040 on the sats overall, 1350 for reading/math. I was ranked 15/300 from a pretty good public hs. I know my college gpa is low, but I’m hoping it won’t be a huge negative given that wake forest is well known to have tough grading. Do I have a good shot at getting in?</p>
<p>Decision Notification：mid-April, 2013. already nervous…</p>
<p>I’ve been nervous since last year. I feel your pain.</p>
<p>I’m also surprised this thread is so small. I expected a lot more people applying.</p>
<p>Applying as a junior transfer, finishing my A.A. at a community college majoring in Biology.</p>
<p>HS GPA Unweighted/Weighted: 3.0/4.6
College GPA: 3.36</p>
<p>HS
-11 AP courses
-AP Academic Scholar
-Over 800 hours of comunity service
- Played two varsety sports all four years and was Captain
- Member of Mu Alpha Theta and NHS
- A part of various Water Polo club teams and sub national teams
-National Ventures Scholar</p>
<p>College
- Member of a few clubs
-Part time job - Over 200 hours of community service/service learning
-National Ventures Scholar - Volunteer at the UM Hospital</p>
<p>What are my chances of getting into UNC</p>
<p>Hello. I also applied to Unc as a Junior transfer. I just called the admission office and the decisions will be released end of March. I’m quite surprised that it is way to early. Good luck all!!</p>
<p>Wow- that is great news!! So anxious to hear back from Carolina. Thanks & good luck!!</p>
<p>Yup good luck everyone!! Btw who applied to Econ?</p>
<p>i applied econ as well. i actually called today to ask a question and if they had any update on the decision date and the lady said the estimate was still mid april. im not sure whats up with that but good luck to everyone!</p>