UNC EA

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Also posted in the UNC section. </p>

<p>In-State Student</p>

<p>Unweighted GPA: 3.845
Weighted GPA: 4.69
Class Rank: 23/581
Percentile: Top 3.89%</p>

<p>SAT: Have not taken
ACT: 29 (23 on both math&science, 34+ in writing parts. 9 on essay)
APs: APUSH-5, AP Comparative Gov-5, AP Lang&Comp-3, AP Micro-2</p>

<p>ECs</p>

<p>Founder and officer of Newspaper
Founder and co-president of Model United Nations
Co-chairwoman (president) of History Honor Society
Co-chairwoman (president) of History Club
State Vice President of Promotion for a UNC-held institute
Former officer and current social media correspondent of DECA</p>

<p>Volunteer</p>

<p>23 hours at local library, just started
Total of 30 hours throughout 9th grade to present in various organization
Social Media Contributor for a New York based charity promoting the arts
Lead Editorial Specialist of an organization working to end poaching</p>

<p>Awards</p>

<p>Two consecutive awards at the statewide media institute held at UNC
20+ DECA medals, two testing plaques, one district trophy, three state trophies, and one international trophy
Five underclassman academic awards in freshman year
AP Comp. Gov Outstanding Student Award
Various DECA schoolwide awards</p>

<p>Essays</p>

<p>Common app on background of child abuse and my new adopted home. My goal is to present my story in the least whiny way--I know I haven't been through anything compared to other people, but I want to share this story to explain my passion for academics.</p>

<p>UNC essay on my concern with the individualistic nature I perceive in my generation.</p>

<p>Recs</p>

<p>Counselor rec and teacher rec were excellent
Additional rec was sent in by a UNC professor who I have known for about 4 years through a summer institute
*What are my chances for in-state early admission? Weaknesses, strengths, suggestions?
*I want to go to school for foreign studies, what other schools do you suggest?</p>

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<p>Sorry for the typos, but I’m really anxious and didn’t reread!</p>

<p>Also, what do you think about my ACT? I know it’s average, but should I still send it in with the low math and science? I’m taking the Oct 11th SAT, should I just send that in instead?</p>

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<p>you will get in</p>

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<p>As an in state student, I think you have high chances. I would definitely see if you could take the ACT again. If your SAT turned out well then send that in maybe instead? Does UNC require SAT II tests as well with the SAT? Have you scored well on those?</p>

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<p>Furthermore, obviously HYPS are great at foreign policy, but I love Georgetown, and it’s so centralized around Washington DC that I feel that finding an internship or job experience for that particular field would be much more feasible.</p>