<p>I have heard that it is damn near impossible to get into UNC as an out-of-state applicant. According to collegeboard, only 17% of their student body comes from outside of North Carolina. Berkeley (another school I am considering) is even worse, with only 7%. My question is: am I qualified enough to have a decent shot at UNC?</p>
<p>Numbers
*GPA: 3.8 (weighted: 4.3, top 10% of a very good school)
*ACT: 34 (English 36, Math 33, Reading 33, Science 32)
*SAT IIs: Biology 670, Math IC 660 (awaiting results from Math IIC and Lit)
*APs: Language and Comp 5, Stats 4</p>
<p>ECs & Sports & Work and such:
*Elected captain of varsity tennis team
*Editor of newpaper
*Helped launch and Amnesty International Chapter at school
*National Honors Society
*DECA multi-event State finalist
*Tennis Instructor for USPTA certified tennis professional
*2 year garden maintenance worker at Minnesotas highest rated public garden (Noerenberg)
*50+ Volunteer hours for Life Coaches mentoring organization</p>
<p>Awards/Achievements
*Presidential Achievement Award
*A honor roll throughout high school
*Distinguished Academic Achievement Award
*Outstanding Athletic Achievement Award
*National Language Arts League Award</p>
<p>I also know I will have good excellent recs and am I strong writer so my essays should be solid. My brother is also in his last year of grad school there (philosophy) and will be graduating next summer. Thoughts???</p>
<p>You should be ok, I think. It's hard, but near-impossible is hyperbolizing. Even OOS it's still easier to get into that schools like top tier privates. Cal should be much harder to get into OOS, I imagine. And more pricey. Those SAT IIs seem kind of low compared to the rest of your app, but that's just an observation, I don't think it would affect your chances. </p>
<p>Are you taking more APs? Having just 2 might hurt you.</p>
<p>Taking at least 2 more APs in my senior year, yes. 2 was the maximum number I could take as a junior at my school. And I plan to retake some of my SAT IIs to improve my scores.</p>
<p>Just a question, but what other quality unis/private schools do you think I might be a good fit for? Thanks.</p>
<p>because so many people apply from out-of-state, you want to make yourself stand out as much as possible. not taking SAT IIs would probably look bad since everyone else most likely has them</p>
<p>Apply early and really concentrate on the essays. UNC really does pay a lot of attention to the essays. Send me a PM and I will explain a few other things that I think you should be aware of.</p>