UNC Chapel Hill Chances at Transfer

Transfer Students
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<p>Hi,</p>

<p>I am a student at a community college in NC, and I applied for transfer to Chapel Hill as a junior. My HS grades are a bit lackluster (2.8 GPA), but I currently have a 4.0 GPA with 49 transferable credits and will graduate from the comm college with an AA degree (64 transferable credits). I also am a member of a national academic honor society, a mathematics honor society, and I was invited to join a communications-based honor society. I have made the "President's List" (4.0 GPA for a term) all three semesters that I have attended. I don't have a very strong work history, but I have had some life-long problems at home that are the reason for that as well as my low HS GPA (I laid the foundation of my essay around these problems; I guess that will help). I believe that my essay is strong, and I also have a letter of recommendation from a "prestigious" faculty member (He got his undergrad at Duke, masters at George Mason, and is in the process of applying to Chapel Hill for his Doctorate). </p>

<p>The only red flags that I can think of are: I was suspended my senior year for an alcohol infraction, and on the application, I stated, in the awards section, that I had made the "A-B Honor Roll" (I know. I was fishing for awards haha) in 9th, 10th, and 12th grade, but I did not specify that it was for the quarter.</p>

<p>I just wanted an objective view on my chances at transfer; I am stressing a little over it. Haha.</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

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<p>I also had some strong ECs in HS. I played varsity baseball all four years (2nd Team All-State junior year, 1st Team All-Conference freshman and sophmore years), and JV Basketball freshman and sophmore years.</p>

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<p>Your stats are great. I’d say you have a great chance. UNC loves individuals as well. I am a student who transferred here last semester from a CA community and it’s amazing. PM me if you have any specific questions. I’m also in the business school here if you have any questions about the application process for that once you get in.</p>

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<p>I think you have a great shot. Good luck!</p>

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<p>Thanks for the responses. </p>

<p>I have many questions about Kenan-Flagler; I’ll PM you some time. Haha.</p>