<p>UNC is my dream school, and while I think I probably have a good chance of getting in, I would like a better idea of what my chances are and where I need to improve. I am currently a Junior at one of the most competitive and challenging public high schools in Georgia, where I rank in the top 7% of my class (2014). I have taken 5 AP classes to date (World History (5), US History, Language and Composition, Chemistry, and Art History), and am taking 4 more my senior year (Biology, Spanish, Calculus AB, and Literature). Also, all of the other courses I've taken have been honors courses (excluding electives), and I have recieved straight A's other than 3-4 High B's in AP and Honors classes. Because I have a career goal of becoming a physical therapist, next year I will also be interning in the field. I am involved in our Elementary School mentoring Club, and am a National Honors Society member, while also volunteering in other ways throughout the community. Next year I will serve as co-president of our Chrisitian Service Club and am currently in the process of beginning a chapter of the international organization Right to Play. I have been on the varsity swim team all three years, and will run for captain this year as a senior. I also swim for an elite club team (top 3 in the nation) that requires 25+ hours each week of training and competition, and have been a part of the team for over 10 years. I additionally volunteer extensively with the team serving as a coaching assistant and working at meets. I plan to continue my swimmer career at the collegiate level, and compete for UNC Varsity swimming. I understand that being a UNC athlete can potentially help with admissions; however I am more interested in what my chances are leaving any possible assistance of this nature out of the equation. Thank you so much, I greatly appreciate your feedback!</p>
<p>Can you swim at a Division I level?</p>
<p>1860 SAT and 28 ACT
660 on SAT Bio subject test
Total AP/IB classes: Human Geo, European Hist., Bio, Chem, Stat, Eng 11, Macro Econ, and IB business management. (I’m a business major)
Only 3 years of high school (took classes over summer and had taken 5 AP’s by sophomore year).
GPA 4.8
Class rank in top 5%
I’ve had about 2 internships before.
More than 300+ community service hours.
Co-founded a company that makes $200,000+ per year.
16 years old.</p>
<p>Yes, I can swim D1.</p>
<p>My dd was rejected. OOS - all honors and AP’s (7 total). 34 ACT. 4.0 UW - 4.6 W GPA - top 5% of very competitive private school. State and National Y 7 time qualifier level swimmer. 4 year varsity and captain, national honor society, many volunteer organizations, chemistry and writing tutor, 4 years working as lifeguard, 5 years volunteering in nursing home - I am probably forgetting something. But my point is - if you are OOS - it is a crap shoot - depending on what they are looking for. You have as good of a chance as MANY MANY other OOS kids applying - BUT if you want to swim and you are D1 level - you will get in! My dd did not want to continue swimming and actually decided she wasn’t going to go to UNC even if she got in before the answer came. It is a beautiful campus and great school - Goodluck.</p>
<p>If you were in-state, you’d definitely get in. However, the honest answer is for UNC you never really know when it comes to OOS applicants. Those few B’s may throw you off, but who knows. You do have amazing extra-curriculars, which is what UNC loves to look for. What you’ve got to do if you really want to get in is make sure you have some breath-taking essays and letters of recommendations. I believe I got accepted solely based off of my great essays about domestic human trafficking rights and motivating kids in other countries to attend school. Take some time this summer to think of something that really <em>matters</em> to you-- it doesn’t have to do with physical therapy or what you want to major in, it just has to be your passion. </p>
<p>You have a chance, but you need the confidence and skills that you have to show very apparently in your application as an out of state applicant. Good luck!</p>