likely letters - Page 2

cs08carolina · 11-21-2007, 10:01 PM

I submitted my application before the Nov. 1 deadline but had to fill out the longer residency form which I finished just in time for the EA deadline.

Cubsfan23 · 11-21-2007, 10:57 PM

yeah if you didn't get a likely letter, don't sweat it too much. Most people who get in DON'T get a likely letter.

ninja.of.love · 11-22-2007, 01:04 AM

I got one. In-state male, 1540/2260, 3.9/4.9, physically disabled, 4 years ultimate frisbee, will graduate with 13 APs, NMSF, 3/475...I applied EA, turned in my application at 9:30p on the 31st.

Congratulations everyone! I'm super-jacked.

ThoughtProvoking · 11-22-2007, 03:32 PM

Carolina sends likely letters to students they are pretty certain they are going to admit. Of course it’s not a guarantee, but assuming you don’t do anything stupid in the next few months you should be in. Congrats!

nmehta4 · 11-22-2007, 04:35 PM

is this only for instate students?

Yngwie · 11-22-2007, 07:24 PM

I got one of these bad boys too, and I'm very excited.

Knowing that you're good to go this early is an amazing feeling.

Cubsfan23 · 11-22-2007, 11:38 PM

So it seems like these likely letters have been sent a bit earlier than usual. Could that mean admissions decisions might come out earlier?

yousonofatree · 11-23-2007, 01:03 AM

*gasp!* egad!

vc08 · 11-23-2007, 01:47 AM

how long did it take them to process your recs, etc. after you submitted them? i kinda got mine in late bc of the whole fire issues (which i've been cleared for), but i sent them a few weeks ago and they still don't show up as received. thanks, and happy turkey day!

jimmyjam · 11-23-2007, 10:15 AM

I think they were sent out early for 2 reasons:
First, (like they did last year at Christmas), UNC sent these likely notices right before a holiday. So there's a positive psychological impact for the student. I know that last Christmas I felt all warm and fuzzy about UNC, and so did my whole family. It gives Chapel Hill an edge.
Secondly, I think this timing was strategy in that some people will be hearing from other schools who have early decisions/action/notifications. So, if the student has a likely from UNC-CH at Thanksgiving, and they get accepted somewhere else in early December, then UNC-CH maintains it's completitive edge with the students that they are trying to attract.
I think it was a smart move on the adcom's part to move up the timing of the likely letters.

yousonofatree · 11-23-2007, 02:33 PM

well I think it also goes for early DECISION applicants as well. Say someone applies to a school Early Decision AND UNC EA. Then getting a likely letter from UNC can make the applicant reconsider about the ED school, and gives them the chance to withdraw their application BEFORE the binding agreement comes into play if the get accepted.

Shannon08 · 11-23-2007, 02:35 PM

I got one today. Out of state-Georgia. Very excited!

Marc24 · 11-23-2007, 04:58 PM

Shannon, any interest in sharing stats as an OOS?

Shannon08 · 11-23-2007, 05:08 PM

Sure--
4.29W GPA/32 ACT
8 AP's
School doesn't rank but probably in top 5 of a competitive private school.
I wasn't confident about UNC so getting the letter today was fun.

Maximus001 · 11-23-2007, 05:38 PM

Son got his letter today. OOS Maryland