<p>I know the admissions site says that the average weighted GPA of last year's incoming freshman was 4.47, but does anyone know the average unweighted GPA or unweighted GPA range? </p>
<p>(I know the admissions site says "High-school GPA of 4.0+ 89.0%")</p>
<p>More importantly, does anyone know how much weight admissions officers place on unweighted GPA when compared to SATs and weighted GPA?</p>
<p>I'm in-state and even though my weighted is a 4.62, my unweighted is a 3.68 (I have one D on my transcript, from sophomore year), so I'm mighty unsure of my admission. SATs are 2260 but I don't know if that will offset my unweighted at all. I also live in a pretty competitive county (Wake) and go to an extremely competitive school (which my counselor says of which Chapel Hill is well aware). Chance me, if you want.</p>
<p>I’m from a competitive school in wake county as well and I would say you are in especially because of your high SAT score, just explain why you got a D and you will most definitely be in, and even if you didn’t then they would have to accept a ton of less qualified applicants than you. In the end, they like to raise their SAT averages for incoming freshmen even if they say it doesn’t matter that much. In the end its how the US News and World Report ranks them is what they really care about. Don’t sweat it, your good.</p>
<p>Leesville Road, so fairly competitive, I think we usually send ~25 to UNC with a few more getting in and choosing other schools. Some kids get in with 4.2 s and 1800s so I think you are fine, what school do you go to?</p>
<p>I go to Enloe and I know last year out of the maybe 160 or 170 people that applied about 110 got admitted. My counselor asked UNCCH admissions and they told her that people with 4.2-4.4 generally get maybe responses, anyone below (4.2>) is generally turned away, and anyone above (4.5+) has a pretty high chance of being in for sure. </p>
<p>Sometimes I wish that I went to another high school though cause even though I have a 4.6, I’m not even in the top 10%.</p>
<p>gasmasque I think you’re fine. I had the same issue (~3.65 UW GPA, and 4.88 W GPA). My understanding is that they use Class Rank and Weighted GPA more than they use unweighted GPA, especially since most NC schools use the same weighting system.</p>
<p>^Your GPA is more meaningful if there’s more contextual information like class rank, or if you’re Top 10%. </p>
<p>To be honest, I don’t know if there is such a list. I don’t think admissions is that rigid where if your GPA falls between a certain range, then you’re either accepted/maybe/rejected. If the rest of your application is solid (ECs, SATs, recs, essays), then you should be fine.</p>
<p>^^ Top 5.7% of class. SAT scores 1830 (terrible, I know). AP scholar currently enrolled in 3 AP and 5 Honors class this year (highest offered at my school)</p>
<p>^I can’t speak for admissions, but that seems pretty solid. There’s plenty of people who get in with lower SAT scores, so no need to worry too much about that.</p>
<p>I’d agree with Harambee. I don’t think it would automatically put you in any categories, those were just general markers that the admissions officers told my counselors. My apologies if I made them seem too strong. It doesn’t mean that a student with a 5.3 GPA will make it if their extracurriculars are weak and essays lacking; Chapel Hill has been known to reject Harvard acceptees because they weren’t ‘well-rounded’ enough, but it also doesn’t mean that a student with a 4.1 GPA won’t make it if their extracurriculars are strong, they seem well rounded, have leadership skills, and fabulous essays. So you know, it goes either way. How are those ECs looking?</p>
<p>Same job for 3 years (promoted to manager at 15) and vice president of NHS. Assorted club involvement throughout high school. </p>
<p>My essays were really good (not being pretentious, three English teachers told me they were memorable), and my letter of recommendation was good too.</p>
<p>Kay, that really heightens your chances i think, especially since you held a managerial position at that young of an age. That shows leadership skill and commitment. And NHS is a pretty legitimate EC right there, especially with a board position. The essays will also give you the edge.</p>
<p>I don’t think that certain GPA ranges really matter, one’s class rank is a much better indicator of one’s academic performance. I go to a tough private high school where the grading is pretty tough and according to naviance, the average accepted GPA from my school is a 4.1.</p>
<p>I hope it does. I’ve had my heart and soul set on UNC since 8th grade. Everything about the school from the campus, to the people, to the energy is wonderful. I’m anxiously awaiting their decision :)</p>
<p>I got in (in-state) last year with a 3.5 unweighted GPA and a 2250 SAT score. I was ranked 6/15 when I applied but class rank probably wasn’t considered too much because of my tiny school. I would say you’re in for sure… they can’t turn down that score! Good luck!</p>