Official UNC Transfer Thread Fall 2011

Colleges & Universities A-Z University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
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<p>Hey everyone,
I’m applying as a junior transfer student and I hope someone who’s already transferred will chance me!</p>

<p>Currently a Sophomore at NC State (2nd best public school in NC)
Major: Biology
GPA: 3.775</p>

<p>Courses: Plenty of math and science (4 chemistry courses, 3 biology, 2 calculus, 2 physics) and other general classes (English, Economics, History, Religion). I think 59 of my 62 credits can transfer. BTW my lowest grades are B+s in Calc 1, Physics 2, and Chem 2. Landed an A in Ochem though!</p>

<p>ECs: Most of my involvement is in the Pre-Health Club here. I’ve totaled about 40 hrs of volunteering at a local hospital’s pharmacy so far this year. I was also involved in some volunteering for a local homeless shelter, run/walk for autism and the Haiti relief effort. I work at a soccer complex on weekends occasionally…</p>

<p>High School:
GPA: 4.1, <strong><em>NO AP CLASSES</em></strong>
SATs: 560 Reading (I’m a science major for a reason), 680 Writing, 640 Math.</p>

<p>I was denied as a Sophomore applicant last year :(. I met with one of the directors of admissions last summer to see what I was denied on/how I could improve. He said that my high school course load (since I had no APs) wasn’t competitive, but since junior applicants are not judged on their high school record as much, I would have a better chance this time. His advice was just to keep up with my sciences and maintain my GPA (actually increased it from a 3.72 to a 3.775 :P).</p>

<p>I debated all fall whether or not to try again since I was pretty upset last time, but I guess I’ll give it another shot. Anyone want to chance me? Also, should I submit my SATs? Thanks in advance!</p>

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<p>NCSU–did your school not offer AP courses? (DS’s didn’t…it’s a home school. :-))</p>

<p>I wonder whether kids without easy access to AP courses are at a disadvantage. If so, that seems a tad unfair.</p>

<p>You certainly sound like a strong candidate to me. I can’t answer the SAT question…at this stage in your college career, they don’t seem all that pertinent, IMHO. But I’m not an adcom, so don’t go by what I say. Why not email unc admissions help? I’ve found that they are very helpful, although it sometimes takes them a day or two to respond.</p>

<p>Best of luck!</p>

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<p>Hey everyone.</p>

<p>I’ve been lerking around this site for quite some time and never really thought about posting until I read the comment by UNCSOPH. I am a student at Wake Tech right now and I can assure you that there is a “bridge program” for students who earn their A.A. degree at Wake Tech. By earning an A.A. students are guaranteed admission to at least one university in the UNC system, with an acceptable GPA of course. Will it guarantee admissions to UNC-CH? No, but such a program does indeed exist. With that being said, there is also a separate program that does guarantees admission to UNC-CH called the c-step program. I am sure that most people have heard of this. It is open to students who come from low and moderate income families, and once the student completes it they are given admission to UNC-CH, and I am almost positive that the required GPA is not 3.5. There are people at Chapel Hill right now that don’t even have that. </p>

<p>“If you’re a community college student looking to transfer to UNC, or any other four-year school for that matter, your grades and EC’s had better be close to flawless.”</p>

<p>-That is so untrue. Plenty of people transfer from a NC CC to UNC and other four-year universities. Are you saying that someone could not get into UNCW or UNCP from a CC if they had good enough grades?? Are you insane?</p>

<p>“Life isn’t cupcakes and unicorns. Any upper level institution like Carolina is looking for the best students possible. If you’re grades and extracurricular achievements were only good enough to get you into a community college then you’ve got a lot to prove on your application, else it’s a waste of $70.”</p>

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<li>You really just make stuff up. “. . .good enough to get into a community college. . .?” Anyone who can pass the placement test can go to a community college and they do not require any extracurricular activities either. Even if someone had a 0.0 GPA in HS, and their only EC was sneaking beer into the move theater, they could go to a CC. What you are saying is just not true.</li>
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<p>You know what I think? I think you’re probably an overachiever goody good who busted their butt to get into UNC, only to get there and realize that there were people who didn’t have to work as half as hard as you did to get in. Yeah, UNC is one of the best public universities in the country, and yes it is a highly respected institution, but there are people there without 4.0s and ECs that did not include farting sunshine. It is a completely verifiable fact, as is the amount of students who transfer from community colleges.</p>

<p>Oh, and it’s your. Not you’re. What does that say about the admissions process?</p>

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<p>Wow. Talk about a thrashing.</p>

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<p>around when will transfer students receive a decision? april? may?</p>

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<p>Mcbaintrain: Usually the first or second week of April. Last year it was April 16th when most of the decisions went out, previously it’s been about the 9th. </p>

<p>As far as this whole community college argument crap, I’ll say this. Yes, UNC-CH has a C-STEP program, but it’s invite only. Much like how UNC used to send out “likely” letters to high performing HS students. Some of you jumped uncsoph’s case by confusing his referring to UNC-CH as UNC to him referring to the UNC system, which wasn’t the point. </p>

<p>More importantly, it IS harder to transfer in to UNC (I am referring specifically to Chapel Hill) from a CC than from a 4 year. Most transfer admits last year were from 4 years, and lots had GPAs in the 3.5 range. Quite a few NC CC students with 3.7-4.0s were rejected last year. This may or may not have more to do with particular pre-req classes since UNC prefers certain classes to be completed before you transfer in, and some CCs may not offer comparable classes, and UNC wants students who are more “prepared”. I can’t and won’t say that’s for sure why, since nothing is ever black and white, but it could be a contributing factor. </p>

<p>Both sides had good points, although presented poorly. But the numbers say it’s harder to get in from a CC than a 4 year, and there may exist a bias for 4 years just due to a common perception (much like uncsoph demonstrated) that CC is somehow a lesser entity. A LOT of people feel/think that way, and many high schools reinforce that idea. It may not be true, but the idea still exists. To think UNC is completely free of that bias is somewhat idealistic, but to think they turn their noses up at all CC students is ridiculous too. Also, criticizing simple spelling/grammar mistakes and trying to turn that into some commentary about that person is petty and childish. I don’t want people who act like that to be my peers at Carolina. I also don’t want those who turn their noses up at others for the paths they choose to take to Carolina, be it CC or a 4 year. </p>

<p>That all being said, let’s keep this thread about transfers/transferring and not about trying to play the “you’re wrong I’m right” game, shall we? Don’t make me leave you naked and painted Carolina Blue over at Duke. ;)</p>

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<p>let’s chill everyone! :slight_smile: </p>

<p>on an unrelated note, i’m having a really hard time with the essay. i just can’t seem to think of a good topic! random haha</p>

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<p>Why the attitude runsincold? After reading your post, you have some real issues you need addressed quickly before somebody in your world kicks your ass. Or are you one of those keyboard bullies who is meek as hell in real life, but lashes out behind closed doors. Either way, since you really don’t know anyone here, take your rude assumptions elsewhere. Capish?</p>

<p>Family income and wealth is not in the equation for being offered a position in any class at Carolina. Being a kind hearted, selfless, well adjusted classmate is part of UNC’s plan in building an incoming class. And since your actions show you are anything but, why don’t you go apply somewhere else.</p>

<p>BAH went through the whole transfer routine last year and knows what she is talking about! And her credentials were good enough to get accepted as a junior transfer. She has come back to share her experiences to help others, so why don’t you just butt out and let her help those who want to learn, especially since you already know it all anyway.</p>

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<p>I’m somewhat amused by runsincold anger. First of all, I’m a non-traditional student, that is, I’ve got a few years on the 18-22 crowd (I’m closer to 30), and I’m probably on the lower end of middle class. Maybe I have more of a parental attitude because I’m older and work with kids a lot. I know your limited mind thinks everyone in college is 18-22, but sorry, some of us are full fledged grownups with our own jobs, cars, housing, bills, etc. :slight_smile: </p>

<p>“BarkingAtHeels speaks about not being childish and in the same breath, attempts to be the parental figure on this joke of a web site.”</p>

<p>I know you’re trying to imply those somehow make me a hypocrite, when really it seems to say I’m pretty consistent in what I’m saying. And if this website is such a joke, why are you here? To ■■■■■? Because you contribute nothing to the conversation besides blind rage and true ignorance. You’re talking out of your butt (considering the many assumptions you made about me), and your lashing out just makes that more apparent. </p>

<p>One of the friends I made here works in admissions, and while they obviously have a strong degree of secrecy, they can tell me about basic info, trends, what type of people UNC has chosen/looked for the past. I relate what I can to those who are stressing out about transferring because I was there and would have liked someone to give me info I may not have known. I’m somewhat confused on how this is infuriating to you. You’re mad because I made a reply and acted like an adult? How DARE I show ANY maturity, something you seemingly lack. I feel sorry for you. You seem to fume with anger especially over “spoiled brats”, and that’s no way to live. </p>

<p>I’m a pretty happy and easygoing person, KJCUNC knows that pretty well. I’ve always been one to offer what advice I can, or what help I can, and so much so that for a couple of people I’ve gone to the financial aid department to get the answers that I didn’t have. I’d do that for anyone here who asks nicely. </p>

<p>I still stand by my comments of not wanting people like you as my peer at Carolina. Not everyone is nice, but we don’t need more jerks. I’m sure you’ll fire off another angry insulting reply, but that’s ok. As we get closer to application deadline and then decision time, your vitriol will be drowned out by the excitement and anticipation of decisions.</p>

<p>McBainTrain, as far as your essay; talk about yourself, something interesting you did like a vacation or a volunteer position, or talk about something interesting about you, something you feel makes you stand out. I mean, my essay talked about how I read a lot of books and like to write, and what I learned from that, and how that helped me be prepared for college. You can do the 250 word optional essay too, it can’t hurt to tell them MORE about you, since that’s the point of the essays anyways. Make it lots about you, and less about how great Carolina is. I think they know. :stuck_out_tongue: But also don’t forget to explain why Carolina is the next step in your education/career goals. What does Carolina have your current college doesn’t? (That was the topic of my 250 word essay.) Is there a certain program/major/minor, you need more of a challenge, maybe your college doesn’t offer a major/minor you want or lacks opportunities for research…you get the idea. Hope that maybe sparks an idea. You don’t HAVE to write on one of their topics, by the way, you can write whatever the hell you want. </p>

<p>Oh and make sure one or two people proofread it. I’m glad I had someone proofread mine because instead of saying “hungry as” I said “hungry ass” and it made that whole sentence sound like something out of a porno. :P</p>

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<p>BarkingAtHeels:</p>

<p>After rereading your last post I had to comment again on your lack of information. The c-step program is not invite only. Anyone with a high GPA can apply for it. It is the same with honors courses at Wake Tech. If a student has a 3.33 and is taking at least 12 hours they can be admitted to take honors courses. While the c-step program may be competitive, it is not invite only. If most transfer students had an average GPA in the 3.5 range, how did you get in? You had less than that. Obviously there are exceptions. You just chose to leave that part out I guess.</p>

<p>“Both sides had good points, although presented poorly.”</p>

<p>Man, that is disturbing. I would hate to be sitting next to you in class while you corrected every little bit and critiqued every little thing that someone else did or said. Before I post on here again I’ll be sure to do so only after I have gotten a J.D. from Yale and prepared a colorful and informative power point presentation. Heck, I’ll even do it up in Carolina themed colors. Just for BarkingAtHeels.</p>

<p>“More importantly, it IS harder to transfer in to UNC (I am referring specifically to Chapel Hill) from a CC than from a 4 year.”</p>

<p>Is there any link to where this is stated or is this more of your anecdotal evidence? Are all these facts given to people who get in? Is there like a little packet or booklet they give new students? A little rundown of who got in, who didn’t, their scores and ECs, family backround, family income, essays, ect? Because if not, I don’t really know why I should think your “story” is creditable.</p>

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<p>What a great response keepittoyourself. That made me laugh…</p>

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<p>…BTW, go read UNC’s admissions site on CSTEP, it even says “Students who are invited to participate in C-STEP agree to earn appropriate associate degrees and participate actively in the program.” And any information I’ve seen locally about CSTEP implies you’re invited. </p>

<p>It’s you with the misinformation, I think.</p>

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<p>How about we end this rant?</p>

<p>Could someone who has been accepted to UNC as a transfer chance me? My stats are a page back or so.</p>

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<p>Yes, the students are INVITED after the APPLY. The c-step program was compared to the letters that UNC sent out to high school students that had achieved high academic standing, and that comparison was incorrect. I corrected them and wasn’t even taken seriously. If you had followed to thread more carefully instead of jumping on anyone who posted with information other than yourself you would have noticed and we wouldn’t be doing this.</p>

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<p>does UNC require a midterm report?</p>

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<p>No, they don’t.</p>

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<p>can I send in a midterm report if I want to? I mean like do they have a form? I couldn’t find one on the website, but maybe I was looking in the wrong place</p>

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<p>if you have your current school send UNC your transcript, it will have your grades from the fall 2010 semester on it</p>

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<p>well yea, they have to have your fall grades! i want to send them my spring mid-term grades in march, and I’m asking if they will allow this. some schools require spring mid-term reports, others don’t but will still let you send them.</p>

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<p>Train,
I think you can pretty much send them what you want as long as it is there by the deadline. At least that’s my sense of it. It’s at their discretion whether or not they pay any attention to something that’s not required. Good Luck!</p>