<p>Hey guys, so i have been accepted to UNC as a sophomore transfer and have already paid my deposit and everything. However, I just received my transfer credit evaluation a few days ago and I'm second guessing my decision now. Basically, I would have to start over and retake every class that I've taken my freshman year. I'd also like to add that I am a biology major on the pre-med track. I'm attending NC State right now, where I have a 4.0 gpa. I realize that if I were to transfer to UNC, getting a 4.0 would be next to impossible but I figured that the classes would be more rigorous and would better prepare me for the MCAT and medical school. Socially, I think I would also be more happier at UNC too. The only thing that is stopping me right now is the fact that I won't be able to graduate in time. This is going to sound cheesy but my heart is telling me to transfer because I've always wanted to attend UNC but on the other hand, I feel that the smart thing to do is to stay at State. Any advice would be appreciated!</p>
<p>I say to go with your heart on this one. At least four happy and really productive years at UNC instead of three are worth it. College isn’t just academic it is social as well. And at least you already have some ground work laid for the classes that you will take at UNC with State. And chances are that if the courses you have aren’t transferable to one school they wont be to most others. But that is just my personal opinion. Good luck with ur decision thogh! Also see if you can get someone on the phone at UNC to see why the credits weren’t transferable and give yourself some closure. =)</p>
<p>Surprised since both schools are in the UNC system they will not transfer. My son is supposed to get credits from the learn and earn initative he has taken in high school. I will be very unhappy if UNC doesn’t accept some of his credits since his high school states all schools within the UNC system are supposed to accept the credits.</p>
<p>They will “accept” the credits but only as electives or lower level courses so most won’t count towards your major.</p>
<p>@SanfordDad
I wasn’t being really specific in my post, but my some of my credits did transfer, they just weren’t equivalent to the courses that I took. For example, I took 2 semesters of introductory biology and they’re giving me credit for Special Topics in Biology or something like that. The same goes for Calculus, they’re giving me credit for Calculus for Business and Social Sciences, which doesn’t fulfill the requirement for biology majors. And they’re not giving me credit for chemistry at all and most likely won’t for organic chemistry either.</p>
<p>My son was accepted at NC State as well as UNC. He too plans to major in biology. When we visited the NC State campus we met with the lady that advises the premed students. She seemed to be on top of things and very energetic. There were a lot of NC State students that were accepted to medical school. Do you know the advisor? If so, what’s your opinion of the lady?</p>
<p>I enrolled at State but am on the waiting list at UNC. I’ve debated this back and forth, and, if accepted at UNC, it’ll be a tough decision. UNC has been my ultimate dream school, and I’m also a pre-med major like you. I’ve researched both schools, and both offer wonderful programs, but I think that it’s a tad easier to be accepted to medical school from State, mainly because of the class rigor/GPA issue. A 4.0 is much more attainable, like you said, at NCSU vs UNC (which is probably just a little bit too rigorous in that aspect). Due to your marvelous grades, I’d imagine you’re in the University Scholars program, something that you’ll be able to put down on medical school applications. </p>
<p>From reading the forums at Student Doctor Network, your GPA is extremely important, regardless of the school you go to. Essentially, a 4.0 at State will be regarded as better than a 3.4 at UNC, even if the UNC student put in more work. It seems easier for you to stand out in the crowd at State than at UNC. I read a story on here about someone at UNC who regretted going there due to the classes/grades, mainly because he was planing on applying to medical school. </p>
<p>The transfer credit thing seems rather ridiculous. I don’t think it’d be worth it to have to retake all of those courses again. If I were in your shoes, I’d stick it out and wait to apply to UNC medical school, unless you really really hate State. </p>
<p>@SanfordDad Her name is Dr.Flick. She joined our Facebook group for pre-med majors (incoming Freshmen) and seems to be absolutely wonderful. Minding that I haven’t met her in person, she’s answered all of our questions and has given us advice/information for next year. I’ve personally emailed her asking about a few programs, and she’s been quick to respond and very helpful. The portfolio that they put together for medical school applicants seems very beneficial. I asked her if she knew the medical school acceptance rate between NCSU, Duke, and UNC, and she said they were all very very close.</p>
<p>I am surprised that these credits are not transferring. Did you go to this website? <a href=“https://www.unc.edu/sis/adm/xfereq.html[/url]”>https://www.unc.edu/sis/adm/xfereq.html</a></p>
<p>It shows the transfer course equivalencies to UNC. Is what is on this website consistent with what you were told?</p>
<p>Keep appealing. Contact your professors and get a copy of your syllabus for each class. Also make sure that you note exactly what textbook you are using. You use both of these things in an appeal to get the correct credit designation.</p>
<p>carolinahopeful, The gpa issue in relation to medical school is a concern of mine. I was hoping my son would choose NC State, but he just felt more comfortable with UNC. I have told him to be careful choosing classes. Try to avoid professors that had out mostly C’s. Since he will have 50plus credits going in, don’t load up on too many classes per semester. Maybe take some of the more difficult classes during summer school if available. In the end, if he doesn’t do well enough to get into medical school, it wasn’t meant to be.</p>