Currently, I am a Junior hoping to get into UNC at Chapel Hill.
Right now, my WGPA is 3.84. My school does not give the actual GPA to colleges and it is in New Jersey.
However, I think my real GPA is around a 3.4.
I have taken 3 AP classes and numerous Honors classes.
Also, I have played in the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra for 2 years and the Philadelphia Young Artists Orchestra for 1 year.
If this helps, I also performed in All South Jersey Orchestra and placed 5th chair during my Junior year.
I have also played in my school pit for 2 years.
In addition, perform in both my school orchestra, jazz band and pep band for all 3 years.
I also threw in JV Track and Field for 2 years as a javelin thrower.
I have also interned at JFK Hospital (3 years) and Kwak Family Medicine(1 summer).
Also, I have went on 3 mission trips during my high school year(Dominican Republic, Mexico and South Carolina)
I have a 32 on the ACT.
I also attended NSLC at Northwestern under the medicine program.
My planned major is Psychology going with the premed track.
Also, I am wondering if having 3 C’s in Honors Geometry©, Honors Chemistry(C+) and Honors Pre-Calculus(C-) over the course of my past 3 years would greatly reduce my chances of getting in. Thank you for your help!
With an estimated “real” GPA at 3.4, it will be very tough to get in to UNC Chapel Hill. Even a 3.84 is rather low for UNC. If you write stellar essays though, you may get in. Good luck!
Thanks Average! Would showing interest bring my chances up too?(visiting, emailing admissions officer, etc.)
And bump. 
Interest isn’t going to do much for OOS. To get into UNC for OOS, you have to be the best of the best. With that low of a GPA, your chances are virtually ruined. I hate to have to be the bearer of bad news. I mean, the ACT is near the 75th percentile, as is the SAT. But for OOS, there isn’t nearly enough here that stands out.
Thanks for the reply tiger. I’m guessing the extracurricular activities do not create that much of an impact?(ex. PYO, one of the premier orchestras in the region, the 3 missions trips, NSLC, etc.)?
Sadly, not much. Stats will always hold more weight than EC’s. And the EC’s can only create that huge of an impact when they almost all point towards a certain passion. For instance, if you participated in a national orchestra competition and placed first, in addition with your current orchestra EC’s plus some more.
Ok, thanks tiger. Is there any other way to improve my chances?
Hate to say this, but your chances are very slim for OOS admission to UNC. I’m not saying you shouldn’t apply, because you should; just don’t expect to get in. I’m sorry that this sounds very pessimistic, but you need to be realistic about this. Some tips that you can do at this point for UNC:
- Start your essays now and write about something unique to you and something that you're passionate about
- Retake the ACT. Try to get one or two points higher
- Get absolutely amazing rec letters
At this point, it’s too late to do anything about your GPA, except do well your first semester of senior year. Try as hard you can first semester of senior year (all A’s or bust) and show that you have potential. If you think that you’re going to do great first semester senior year, DO NOT APPLY EARLY. Good luck
Very little chance unfortunately. My dad was rejected oos with a 4.0 UW and all honors/7AP’s and a 34Act. Plus state and national level athletics, tutor, many community service involvement etc. OOS is soooo very hard.