Transfer Chances?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I'm hoping to transfer to Duke from UNC. I love UNC's campus and that area of NC, but I hate how large it is--not just class wise, but in general. I've already filled out my application, I just want to know what y'all think.</p>

<p>I'm Caucasian, low-income, and from a small, rural town in NC. Most of our students don't even go to college.</p>

<p>My first-semester GPA at UNC was a 3.462. My grades were: A, A, A-, B, and a C+. This semester will be about the same, but I'm in some of UNC's most rigorous courses.</p>

<p>My high school GPA was: UW- 3.8, W- 4.7. I took a total of 4 APs, which was all that my school offered at that time. I was ranked around 7th in my class due to a terrible start my freshman year. In a matter of a year, I went from 19th place in my class, to 7th. I had, by far, one of the most rigorous schedules in my class.</p>

<p>ACT: 27C (Oct. 2010)
SAT: 1770 (Oct. 2010)
Math Level II: 670 (Dec. 2010)</p>

<p>Awards:
-NC Scholar
-President's Scholar
-AP Scholar
-Mu Alpha Theta Medalist
-Academic Excellence in a variety of courses
-"A" Team
-many other awards.</p>

<p>Involvement:
-Vice President of Mu Alpha Theta
-Beta
-Various other service clubs
-I've participated in a variety of fundraisers and what-not
-Volunteer at a local nursing home
-Year-round job. I work when I am home for the weekend.</p>

<p>I've also participated in some research. In my particular county of NC, we had to complete a Graduation Project. I chose to do mine on Biotechnology, and I had one of the more demanding projects from my class. I couldn't really find a way to integrate this into my application, though. I thought about sending them a copy of my portfolio, but we'll see.</p>

<p>Assuming my essays were strong, and my recommendations end up being strong, do I even stand a chance?</p>

<p>Thanks for your input!</p>

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<p>Allen,
If you are looking at having a smaller campus experience, Duke is not it. Classes for undergrads there can be large. Have you thought of Davidson or Wake Forest? Both are excellent schools that are much smaller than UNC or Duke. William and Mary (Virginia) is another possibility to look into. Best of luck!</p>

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<p>Thank you for the suggestion! I’ve actually considered Wake, so I may apply for transfer there. Davidson as well. I really like Duke though. I’ve visited, and I could see myself there, more so than Carolina at least. Do you think I stand a chance at Duke though? I applied last year and I didn’t get in, so I’m kind of thinking I won’t.</p>