UNC Transfer Chances??

[profstudent]

<p>Sorry I'm posting this here, but I really need some help, I'm in a bit of an unusual situation. First let me post my stats. </p>

<p>Gender: Male
Ethnicity: Black</p>

<p>Transferring from: Another Public NC University
Applying as a First Year Transfer to Journalism and Mass Communications
High School GPA: UW: 3.7 W: 4.6
Class Rank: 11/220
SAT: CR: 540 M: 600 W: 490
Extracurricular Activities (In High School):
-Student Government (Secretary)
-Beta Club (Secretary)
-National Honor Society
-National Technical Honor Society
-Soccer Captain
-Summer Job as a Busboy
Awards:
-Junior Marshal (top 12 of the junior class)
-AP Scholar
-Coaches Award for Soccer
Other:
-My mom, aunt and uncle are all UNC graduates. </p>

<p>With the exception of my SAT scores (I plan on re-taking the SAT), I think my stats are pretty good. There's just one huge blemish that's holding me back-my current college GPA is a 2.6. That GPA is only after my first semester of college, due to unforeseen circumstances, I had to withdrawal from my second semester. I'm currently in my second year of college, and I don't have anything lower than a B in my classes this semester. I called the admissions office, and they said that if I'm transferring in with less than 30 credit hours, they look at my high school stats. Does anyone know how much high school stats come into play? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Sorry for the long post!</p>

[marcoschizzle]

I have the same exact SAT scores…and I’m in Charlotte.

But anyways, UNC does base their admissions decision less on HS stats when transferring as an incoming junior.
I’d really recommend to make your essays perfect, and explain how you overcame any struggles if applicable. The average GPA to transfer to UNC is a 3.7, so you’ll have to prove why you’re worthy of being accepted amongst candidates with 4.0s and not a single blemish in their records.

[marcoschizzle]

Retake the SAT, Have perfect grades from here on out, write perfect essays.