official unc transfer thread - Page 3

maxk88 · 03-15-2008, 01:21 AM

A2, mind if you chance me?
HS GPA: 3.18(came from a competitive prep school)
ACT-27
College GPA(university of arizona): 3.41

good ECs
think I have a chance?

seniordiscount · 03-15-2008, 11:53 AM

I have a question for y'all.

I know the decissions are not out yet. But assuming you get in, would you be interested in a semi-formal event during Week of Welcome specifically for transfers, where you get a little dressed up and met transfers from past years?

I am a Week of Welcome coordinator, and I really want to plan this event, but I don't know how many of you would be interested in gettng dressed up and snacking on houres d'uerves (I don't actually know how to spell that) and chatting with other transfers new and old.

Just let me know, or PM me with a "yes" or "no"

Thanks!!!

FlyLikeAPenguin · 03-15-2008, 03:36 PM

Could someone who is knowledgeable about UNC transfer admissions please let me know how good of a shot my friend has at getting in. I would really appreciate it. Thanks!

-OOS freshman transfer from UMich
-HS GPA: 3.6 (weighted, 4.0 max), challenging schedule all 4 years
-ACT: 33
-lots of extracurriculars/leadership in HS
-recc from HS class principal (from a class of 500+)
-legacy (dad went to med school at UNC)
-college grades won't hurt or help.
-in engineering at UMich, not trying to continue that at UNC
-rejected as a freshman applicant

I am hoping that the legacy, ACT score, and coming from another good college will be the biggest points for acceptance, while everything else is just backing for that. Any opinions?

Sachmoney · 03-16-2008, 01:07 AM

Penguin, I wouldn't worry that much about it.

maxk88 · 03-16-2008, 02:06 AM

sachmoney, think i got a chance?

Sachmoney · 03-17-2008, 02:28 AM

You're a freshmen right maxk? Um, I don't know. One semester is not a lot of time. I'm not an expert anyways. If you don't get in now, and you keep those grades up, I'm pretty certain you should have much better chances next year. They're going to look at your high school grades right now.

maxk88 · 03-17-2008, 04:48 PM

yeah im a freshman...thanks though for the insight. i hate my HS now. i shouldve gone to a public school and gotten really high grades

UNCjtd20 · 03-18-2008, 12:17 PM

they'll take your high school's standards into account when they review your app. not trying to burst any bubbles, but i had a 4.0 in high school and a 3.5 college gpa and was denied as a sophomore applicant. keep your head up though..... if you get denied, there's always next year.

maxk88 · 03-18-2008, 05:03 PM

did you get accepted as a junior?
thing is that I will have to decide whether to go to indiana or stay at arizona for my sophomore year. if i stay at UA ill run the risk of getting worse grades and not being able to transfer anywhere. hopefully if i stay i can get good grades then transfer to a more prestigious university

rutgersmamma · 03-19-2008, 09:23 AM

I'm curious how housing works for transfer students. I assume current students at UNC have already completed the housing selection process for next year. Does UNC reserve a certain number of dorm rooms for transfers? Anybody know where these rooms are located or what the best options for on-campus housing would be for transfers??

Sachmoney · 03-24-2008, 08:30 AM

Anyone else get an email saying they haven't received a transcript? I told my high school counselor to send another one a while back, and I can only assume that they haven't gotten it yet. They're threatening to withdraw or render a decision on my application as a result. It's absolutely ridiculous.

stoneimmaculate · 03-24-2008, 12:24 PM

nice 666th post. I got an e-mail saying the same thing but about other missing items on my transcript. I sent them last week though so it shouldn't be a problem.

Just have them sent again, I think they said the deadline is like the 10th of April so you have plenty of time.

Sachmoney · 03-24-2008, 04:24 PM

I'm only concerned because it seems like UNC is being harsh about it. It's not really my fault at all. The counselor should have sent it (twice even). I think it's premature, they probably haven't sorted through all the materials.

DMBjunkie36 · 03-29-2008, 02:16 PM

Hi all! Just thought I'd join in as I too am anxiously awaiting a letter from them (for the second time I might add lol, I was denied freshman acceptance).

Currently attend UConn (sophomore standing), but would enter as sophomore.
4.8 high school G.P.A. (weighted)
3.6 college G.P.A.
SAT- CR-730 W-720 M-570
ACT- 30

I really, REALLY hope they don't wait until the 21st to let us know, because if I'm in, I'm going to need to get a moving van and head all the way back down to FL for the summer (where my fam is) before heading to NC in the fall. And my apartment up here is already bugging me about renewing my lease.

Anybody have any idea if they tend to mail the decisions out a little early?? I know when I applied as a freshman I got my denial letter a full month ahead of when they said to expect notice...just wondering if anybody had heard the same regarding transfers?

stoneimmaculate · 03-29-2008, 04:14 PM

someone posted in another thread that last year they came out around the 12th or something. The 21st is probably just a safety net for them.