<p>I am interested in both programs. However, I don't know which one I should apply to since I can only apply to one at UNC-Chapel Hill. I don't know what to do. I like both programs equally from what I have read on the website. Can anyone give me more information on this? That will be greatly appreciated. </p>
<p>BTW, I am out-of-state. Is it harder for out-of-state students to get into Robertson?</p>
<p>Do you go to a nominating school for Morehead? Because if you don’t, then you really don’t have a choice, you can only apply to Robertson. You can check at [Application</a> and Selection](<a href=“http://www.moreheadcain.org/schools-by-school.html]Application”>http://www.moreheadcain.org/schools-by-school.html) if you’re not sure.</p>
<p>Well, I know that Morehead puts a lot of emphasis on physical vigor, not sure if you already knew this or if it helps any but it’s the only obvious difference I remember.</p>
<p>Morehead has an insane network of Alumni since it is older, while the Robertson doesn’t have much of one since it is relatively new. With Robertson you get the best of both worlds, as you have full student privileges and Carolina and Duke. Morehead’s physical vigor requirement is fairly easy to meet, since I know someone who one it a few years back who counted tap dancing as his physical activity; basically, so long as you do SOMETHING, anything at all physical, and don’t sit around on your couch all day, they will count it as vigor. Also as noted above, you can only apply for Morehead if you are in-state, if you are OSS you have to go to a nominating school and be nominated.</p>
<p>A school can apply to be a nominating school. So that is really not that big of a problem. </p>
<p>However, is one harder than the other at Chapel Hill? Or are they equally competitive? Because I heard from someone that since Morehead only accept one student from each nominating school, it narrows the number of people who can apply, therefore making it easier. Is that true?</p>
<p>They can accept people from more than one school: [Application</a> and Selection](<a href=“http://www.moreheadcain.org/myths.html]Application”>http://www.moreheadcain.org/myths.html)</p>
<p>Updated version of what I’ve posted in previous threads about this topic:</p>
<p>Both the Robertson and the Morehead-Cain are great programs, and you certainly couldn’t go wrong with either. I’ve attempted to outline some of the differences below, but keep in mind that these programs are more similar than they are different.</p>
<p>Selection: You must attend and be nominated by a Morehead nominating high school or partner program, or be a North Carolina resident, to apply for the Morehead. Anyone can fill out the supplemental materials form for the Robertson. For both programs, UNC Admissions also nominates a handful of applicants from the general admissions pool. The Morehead requires evidence of “physical vigor,” although this requirement has been broadly interpreted in recent years.</p>
<p>Financial Benefits: Extremely similar. Both Moreheads and UNC Robertsons receive funding that covers not just tuition but room and board, a living stipend, and summer opportunities. [Note: Duke Robertsons receive funding for tuition, room and board (as of fall 2008), and summers, but do not receive a living stipend.]</p>
<p>Summers: Both programs provide funding for several summers, but the Morehead-Cain places more emphasis on independence and the Robertson more on community. Moreheads have wide choice in a choosing an outdoor leadership retreat prior to their first year that they go on independently with mostly non-Moreheads, while Robertsons all go on one NOLS retreat together. Similarly, the summer before sophomore year Robertsons choose to do an internship of their choice in one of four cities where they spend the summer living and learning with other Robertsons, while Moreheads live independently and thus have wider placement options. The final two summers in both programs are fairly open-ended, and both programs now offer additional funding for personal development and exploration during the academic year to travel to conferences, etc.</p>
<p>Advising/Mentoring: Both programs offer excellent advising and mentoring that supplements what is offered by UNC and the UNC Honors Program. Morehead-Cains have a few major group traditions (such as “check day,” when they receive their checks). Robertsons have slightly more collective programming (dinners, talks, and special classes in their first and senior years).</p>
<p>Alumni: This is a distinguishing feature of the Morehead. The age of the Morehead program means that it has a large and exceptionally successful alumni base that will often go to great lengths to help current Moreheads. The strength and importance of this benefit should not be underestimated. (The Robertson program graduated its first class of scholars in 2005.)</p>
<p>Unique Access/Collaboration: This is a distinguishing feature of the Robertson. Robertsons have unparalleled access to both UNC-Chapel Hill and Duke. They enroll in classes, join clubs, and otherwise engage fully in both the academic and social life of both universities, allowing them to benefit from the distinctive strengths of each. (They also spend a semester living at their sister campus during their sophomore year.)</p>
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<p>First off, they don’t just accept every school that applies to be a nominating school and secondly, the school has to already be a nominating school before the annual process begins. In their annual report this year they listed the new schools that were now nominating schools for this year’s applicants.</p>
<p>I am assuming that you are a not a senior because if so, you are too late for either the Morehead or Robertson.</p>
<p>I’m not a senior. I am a junior trying to plan my senior year.</p>