Clueless1Z

I'll bump this one more time for tonight...

LimitlessProd

In-state for UNC? If you're OOS it's a toss up.

Clueless1Z

out of state - from PA

stanfordboundkid

You must be insane if UNC is your safety school. Yes, you have excellent stats but getting into UNC out of state is pretty much the equivalent of getting into Princeton. Although they advertise a 30ish% acceptance rate that number is quite skewed. State law mandates that enrollment at all public universities must consist of 82% in-state students. Therefore a meager 18% of the spots are allocated to OOS and international students. Unfortunately for us OSSers, more than 50% of the applicants are from OOS. Therefore you have more than 50% of the applicants competing for only 18% of the spots. In recent years, this has translated into a less than 8% acceptance rate. So even with great stats, admission at UNC is EXTREMELY unpredictable. If I were you, I would definitely add an actual safety school, where you can almost guarantee admission.

kiddo64

By chance do you mean unc chapels hill?

Clueless1Z

Chapel Hill, yes, and is it really that super competitive for OOS?

PrincetonPreppy

GPA and scores look good, but just a warning: the easiest way to get rejected is to not focus on your major and do a bunch of random things. For example, if you were to major in medicine, you might want an application like this: medical internships, National Youth Leadership Forum on medicine, Science Club, etc. You want to show passion for what you're studying, not just trying to stuff your resume with lots of clubs and leadership positions. (Not saying you're not passionate about everything; I bet you are, just make sure to show it on your app and you have a good chance!)
If anyone chances me, I'll chance back:
Chance me for Princeton?
Thanks and good luck!

LimitlessProd

YES, UNC OOS is like Princeton or Harvard really. Penn State would be a nice safety, I would think

Clueless1Z

Anyone else want to help me out? Please chance on all schools!

termah420

UNC is not a safety. I think you have a decent chance, but if you didn't know, its NC law that they must accept 82% of applicants in-state. So do the math.. its pretty competitive for OOS. (I live in NJ and its my top choice.. I would know.. I have no chance lol). But anyway you have good stats and have a good shot at most of those schools.

Clueless1Z

Alright, last bump before I allow the vagaries of fate to eventually consign this thread to its rightful place in the murky depths of this forum. Please give chances on ALL schools, not just UNC (not sure how that trend started...)