UNC Transfer Chances

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Hello! I just graduated high school and I’m thinking about applying to UNC for admission for the Fall 2017 semester as a sophomore, class of 2020. I’d really appreciate it if you chance me! Here are my stats and activities (college stats and activities are just predictions since I haven’t started it yet):

High School Stats:
Unweighted GPA- 3.92 (I took mostly college prep classes freshman year, but from sophomore to senior year I only took honors and APs)
SAT I: 680 CR, 740 M, 720 W = 2140 Total (All in one sitting)
SAT II: Math I 730
Ranking: 38/535 (Top 10%)

High School Activities and grades participated, order of importance:
Piano since I was about 6 years old, participated in multiple recitals and high school talent shows
Track and field 10-12 (Varsity lettered junior year)
Cross country 10-12 (Varsity letter senior year, scholar athlete)
Indoor Track 10-12
Democratic Society 11-12 (Treasurer)
Lancaster Science Factory Volunteer Summer before senior year- 25 hours I know it’s not that much
Scholastic Writing Contest for Novel Writing 10th grade (Although did not receive an award)

Awards:
National Honor Society
President’s Award for Educational Excellence (upon graduation)
Society for Academic Excellence in Foreign Languages

LOR- Biology teacher: 10/10, Math teacher: 10/10 Counselor: 9/10 (This is just an assumption)
(Idk if high school LORs are involved in transfer admissions)

College Stats:
Current University- University of Richmond, a highly ranked LAC (with a unit system instead of a credit system)
GPA (hypothetical)- 3.8

College Activities (prediction):
BARK Club- Club members take care of dogs and provide transportation from Richmond to Ashland, VA
Green UR- Environmental sustainability club

College LORS- Both 10/10 (prediction)

Other info:
State: PA
Ethnicity: Asian
Intended Major: Biology

Thanks alot to those who respond!

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Hey GQ2016,

I successfully transferred in to UNC from UNCC for this fall. I am fairly knowledgeable about the process.

First, I would be careful about making estimations about your GPA. College is a totally new experience. Based on you previous experience, it likely that you will do well, just don’t count your chickens yet. However, if you do make above a 3.7, I see nothing that would disqualify you. You have good scores, a great GPA, and solid extra curricular activities (though some are hypothetical?). You would have a good shot if you do indeed make a good GPA.

Lastly, enjoy your current school. I know it can be tough if you are going to a second or even fifth choice but enjoy your time there. Your freshman year is a time of terrific growth. Good luck in whatever you decide!

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@TranslationLost Congrats on your acceptance! And thanks alot for your response!