Raceme117

I am in-state and am applying to NCSU in the regular decision pool. Do I have a chance of acceptance and a possibility to gain admission into the University Scholars program? Also, does anybody have personal experience with the program or know any specific details about it?

4.6 - Weighted GPA
3.96 - Unweighted
21/333 - Class Rank

ACT: 28 (29 if superscored)

APs Taken:
US History
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Environmental Science
Chemistry
Calculus AB
Calculus BC

Leadership:
Editor-in-Chief, School Newspaper (3 years)
-Newspaper has been awarded the highest honor 3 years in a row
North Carolina Scholastic Media Association Vice-President of Communications (Elected State Office)
Holly Springs Business Alliance President/Lead Mentor
Class President (Freshman and Sophomore Year)

Academic Awards:
North Carolina Scholastic Media Association Editoral Leadership Award (State Honor)
North Carolina Scholastic Media Association Journalist of the Year Finalist(State-wide, possibility for national)
Ohio High School Athletic Association Student-Athlete of the Year
Archie Griffin Scholar Athlete Award (County Wide)
Richard Huffer Scholar Athlete Award (City Wide)
Regional Debate Champion (Two Years)
Ohio Debate Championships, 5th place

Internships & Work Experience:
National Institute of Health Summer Internship
Interned for a Local Mayoral Campaign (Budgetary Issues)
Part-Time job at Lifetime Fitness

Athletics:
Varsity Football (3 years)
-All-Conference
Varsity Baseball (4 years)
-All Conference
-Greater Neuse River Conference Sportsmanship Award
Varsity Track (Freshman and Sophomore Year)
-All Conference
-All Region
-All State
-4th Place, Indoor State Championships
Archie Griffin Scholar Athlete Award (County Wide)
Richard Huffer Scholar Athlete Award (City Wide)
Dale Crow Scholar Athlete Award

Summer Experiences:
Junior Statesmen of America Summer School
National Young Leaders Conference
Global Young Leaders Conference

lovinnc12

Your stats are good but from my understanding it is usually given to those who are accepted in the early action phase of the application. All of my friends who got into the scholars program applied early. They only accept about 500 incoming freshman out of about 4000 so once they reach that limit they are done. I encourage you to still apply but if you don't you can try after you first fall semester at state. If you have a 3.5 gpa or 3.75 for (Engineering and science majors) you will be automatically accepted and start the program the following spring semester. They will send you an email saying that you have been invited to join the US program. Me and roommate are currently in the program. To stay in the program you have to maintain a 3.25 or above and attend some programs. But overall, it is really a good program and a lot easier and less demanding than the honors program. my suit mate who's in the program got to go to NY for her fall break. You also get to register for classes earlier than everyone else which is good because you get the classes that you want and the time! and you can take honors classes. If you applied early, you would have been in for sure. Hope this helps! if you have anymore question, feel free to ask.
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Raceme117

Thanks for the information!

I at least have a good shot of admission to the University, don't I? I will be applying as an accounting major in the College of Management.

Raceme117

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PackMom

I would say your chances of admission are excellent.

lovinnc12

you should get in for sure! Good luck!

ncmomX2

I think you have an EXCELLENT chance! Good luck!

Raceme117

I don't have any chance of merit money, though, do I? The deadline for that was in November, correct?

PackMom

Yes, to be considered for NCSU general merit scholarships you needed to get your application in by the first deadline in the fall. It is possible that you major dept. might have some scholarships that it's not too late to apply for. Check your major's dept. page on the NCSU website.

reachhighcommand

You will definitely get into the school. As for the Scholars Program, I talked to one of the coordinators of the program last Saturday (Engineering Open House-I have been accepted!). He said that you need 2 out of 3 things:
1. 1350+ on the Math and Crit Reading of SAT (I don't know the equivalent ACT score, as the majority of NC students take the SAT)
2. Top 5% of class
3. At least 4.5 weighted GPA (also can be 3.75 unweighted GPA - I am also not sure about this, but it doesnt matter because 3.96 is more than any realistic requirement anyways)
If you arent invited automatically, or if your GPA/test scores changed recently and now you are eligible (my situation), you should resend your transcript and email the Scholars Program asking them for an invitation in light of your latest transcript.

I don't know anything about the program that you could'nt find out from the website, other than the Scholars get to live in one of the best dorm buildings on campus!

PackMom

Scholars used to live in Sullivan. Where do they live now?

reachhighcommand

They still are housed in Sullivan.