<p>what is the minimum gpa i need to have a solid chance at unc.
I go to GW and am transferring in as a sophmore?</p>
<p>Out-of-state needs a 3.55 to 3.85
(If you have good high school/SATs then you can get in with 3.45 to 3.75)
Chapel Hill is much easier to get in than Michigan; partially why: Chapel Hill does not require transfer essays. You should get in with solid extra currics. Do optional mini-essays at Chapel Hill. Be concise, and you get in. The 62% of applicants that do not get in at Chapel Hill are usually in-state students from CC's carrying low-gpa's and no extra currics.</p>
<p>i thought residency didnt matter for transfers?? i have a 3.47 and ec's...chance?</p>
<p>^ me too. I thought UNC was one of the schools that didn't follow the residency rules for transfers.</p>
<p>All public universities in North Carolina accept a large percentage of in-state transfer students, not necessarily the same for Freshman class. North Carolina legislation states that all CC students with an AA or AS are guaranteed a spot at a NC University.</p>
<p>What are your high school stats ? 3.47 is good, but not great without HS stats to go with it. There have been, however, Transfer students get into Chapel Hill with a 3.3 High School GPA and 3.5 CC GPA's (about 40 credits).</p>
<p>i was top 8% of high school class...4.9 out of 6. weighted gpa. huge sports...varsity lettermen for 2 sports 4 years in a row...scholar-athlete for school...lots of ec's...27 on act...african american...in business school at gw also</p>
<p>No doubt: you are in with well-written, concise essays.</p>
<p>If you look to apply as a math/science/engineer major, however, I doubt you will get in with those stats. Thus if you want to get in to Chapel Hill you need a liberal arts major as your first choice, and second choice is irrelevant, considering you will unquestionably get into any liberal arts program.</p>
<p>i have written pretty good essays...im applying to the school of arts no science or engineer here thats for sure heh...but i really hope to get in...its my first and only choice</p>
<p>i also took some harder classes this semester....i took writing, econ, psych, hebrew 4, and finite math</p>
<p>Say, 37% of applicants get accepted for Fall 2007. I would assume that 50% of those applicants are automatically "underqualified," such as one with a 2.7, 2.9, 3.41, 3.39, or 3.28 gpa and low credit hour totals. Remember, there are two community colleges surrounding Chapel Hill, and they are the largest in the state. It is an underqualified applicant pool. Another 3-5% are not accepted because they are average students that put down Chemical Engineer as there first choice, and Mechanical Engineer as there second choice. They are not accepted because there is not a program that fits there needs. Thus, you are really competing with about 50 students for 37 to 39 slots. Little things like a concise essay will get you in. Those 50 students have decent grades, but many decide not to do the 250 word essay. A great little three paragraphs, a 3.49 can put you ahead of one of those students with a 3.54 and did not decide to do the essay. Good luck on getting in.</p>
<p>Why do you want to transfer from GWU?</p>
<p>unccharlotte: Why do you say that a concise essay is best? What if you have been through some circumstances you fell need to be explained and feel you need a lengthy explanation? The reason I ask, is that my S is having to add a supplemental essay to UNC to explain some unusual circumstances. Is is a mistake to do so?</p>
<p>Those with Doctorate degrees read admission essays, and at that level, they enjoy reading concise essays. In fact, there is a reason that most essays have a 250, 650, or a certain limit. </p>
<p>First, they do not have much time to read a three page paper. Also, two 350 word mini-essays can say much more than admissions wants to see, such as character of applicant accepting criticism. I would suggest sending one 250 word essay, as they suggest, and for the other one, which has no limit, send one that is about 650-700 words. For instance, you can describe a bad situation, use a "quote that ties in good," and the outcome. </p>
<p>Then use a third little paragraph to talk about something else. Use words such as "Although and Which to start of sentences." Read letters that you receive from the school you are applying to and check out there style of writing. It will give you some insight on the kind of style that they would prefer. Great difference between even the elite schools. Not many applicants have typos, so style seems most important, and conciseness is the ability to say a lot with very few words.</p>
<p>If I don't have any ec's, but a good GPA, would that make me a weak candidate for transfer? I really like the school I go to, but they don't have the major I want. I have, like, a 3.5 GPA. But, no ec's. I was also thinking about transferring to Colorado, after seeing all that snow! Skiing heaven!</p>
<p>i want to transfer because i want to live on a campus. so my chances are overall okay? i would say?</p>