<p>Hobo-sorry about the last part of my post. It was meant for the Chapel Hill High fellow-doughvato. I didn't realize I was responding to two different people until after the post Sounds like you have something special that might help. I'd go for the music. You can always add pre-med later.</p>
<p>Two years ago when one of my daughter's friends was deferred, the GC called the UNC admissions office to find out why the student was deferred and what she could do about it. The student was deferred probably for a combination of reasons (not super high SATs, barely top 10% rank). The advice she was given was to make sure she did extremely well first semester and to make sure she took the most rigorous schedule possible in the spring. I think some students may not realize how important senior year is. Especially if one has had a less than perfect sophomore or junior year, top grades from first semester senior year may really help turn a deferral into an acceptance. There is no question that the rigor of the student's schedule is important to UNC, and that includes the spring of senior year. Sending additional material may help too, but not as a substitute for good grades and a rigorous schedule.</p>
<p>nceph is so right about rigor of schedule.
In past years, I've heard of students deferred or denied, and their parents explored why. Somehow, rumors would get started that to get into Chapel Hill, students must have physics or calculus on the transcript, if available at the student's school.
That's probably simplistic, but it's important to pay attention to rigor, and it has to start early in the high school career.
nceph is right here too: Strong academic focus in senior year -- grades, grades, grades -- might make a difference. Even for those accepted. Beware too much senioritis.</p>
<p>I'm ok with the deferred decision at UNC. I also have an appointment to the US Coast Guard Academy & finalist for Shelton Leadership Scholarship @ NC State. It's just a little disappointing to live in Chapel Hill & not be accepted into the home town school. I am in top 10% of class but most of my friends who have gotten accepted (in Orange County) are actually in top 5% of class or higher & SAT's >2100. I've heard that those in the '6-10% of class' with stats similar to mine are more likely to get admitted during REGULAR admission.</p>
<p>i know that everyone on this site has the best intentions. but, many offer advice and it may not be the right thing to do. think carefully before you jump the gun and start doing things. Reasons are these: UNC specifically said that optional essays really are optional. It is not a treat yet many on this site insist that it is a treat to test your devotion. I put what the school says first. And, the letter says no more recommendations. was told on the tour that if you feel you need to send in so many things to say how great you are that you appear to be trying to convince them and that maybe there is really a flaw.</p>
<p>UNC says submit things that are new and that would enhance your app. They will be getting 15000 or more apps in the next few weeks and they have more than enough to read. you have already applied so you only need to send them things that they have not already seen. and as for a resume, they don't want it if it says the same thing the app does. would you want to read and reread and read again the exact same info.</p>
<p>Last, do what you are comfortable with. Maybe irritating them with constant communication will work but for some it could be a real turnoff.</p>
<p>what about just the midyear reports and like a status of where you are now, like clubs and school situation. cuz im moving to alamance county, however i still go to Chapel hill high.</p>
<p>you still have to tell them</p>
<p>I was deferred.
Kind of bummed me out.
What is the chances of me actually getting in?
I have all A's for my midyear grades except for one B, and do they ask for your spring courses? I have all AP's next semester.<br>
I have a 4.502 GPA and am ranked 12th in my class, but it is expected to rise.
Will new activities help out? I have been volunteering at the old folks home. I really need some advice, the net seems so limited on this subject.</p>
<p>i guess with only 20% of acceptance by deferred you should carry on with applying to schools as if you were rejected</p>