UNC Class of 2023 EA Discussion Thread

stuckinthefuture · October 2018

The EA deadline finally passed a few days ago and I noticed there is no EA thread yet! How is everyone doing?

edomexchs · October 2018

OOS state here, definitely not super confident about my chances, but I'm also a Morehead nominee so my fingers are definitely crossed!!

stuckinthefuture · October 2018

Congrats on the Morehead nomination! I'm also OOS and my school isn't on the Morehead list so I had to self-nominate but I am anxious for January!

Pastpower · October 2018

Hey all, current OOS first year student here and I am loving every part of UNC! I didn’t get past the finalist stage of Morehead applications last year but did recieve a full ride under the Carolina Scholarship so, for anyone applying, there are always other opportunities regardless of what happens! Good luck to everyone. It’s a stressful process indeed but will be over soon and you’ll find the perfect college for you, which is hopefully as a part of UNC 2023

stuckinthefuture · October 2018

@Pastpower Congrats on the Carolina Scholarship and thanks for the reassurance! I was actually wondering how the Carolina Scholars program works, I read the website but it doesn't seem to say much about how you are chosen. Are you notified by the school after you receive your acceptance letter and are there more rounds? The site says "Fewer than 6 percent of students earn a place in the UNC Scholars program". If you don't mind me asking, what do you think stood out about your application? Sorry for all the questions

Pastpower · October 2018

@stuckinthefuture Absolutely no problem! If you receive a scholarship of any kind, you are notified shortly after your acceptance letter, that following week I believe. There are no rounds to it, the scholarship is yours if selected. Although I don’t know exactly what stood out, I made sure to spend extra time nailing the supplemental app down since I know UNC places much more emphasis on that aspect of the application and in their activities section I wrote a single essay about the impact I had serving with an organization.

saadnc · October 2018

Current instate applicant. I'm glad that the application stage is over, I was definitely getting anxious as I was finalizing everything. Hopefully we'll all get the acceptance letter at the end of January.

stuckinthefuture · October 2018

@Pastpower Awesome, thanks for the tips! @saadnc I completely agree! I hope so too

charchar0130 · November 2018

@edomexchs congrats on Morehead Cain nomination! I'm also an OOS nominee too and i'm honestly p nervous about it

sliu412 · November 2018

Out-of-state applicant here! Super nervous about everything especially since UNC is one of my top choices!

florida2001 · November 2018

I’m also out of state and super nervous about how that will affect my application. I know that I look good on paper but probably not good enough, especially because of the competition at my high school.

nystudent37 · November 2018

I'm also an OOS applicant and nervous about my chances. Don't know if my stats are good enough, I know OOS is capped at 18%. I debated on finalist team at the National High School Ethics Bowl at UNC I hope that will help my app.

ArWrFe · November 2018

In state. Decent stats. Match. Nervous.

johnander123 · November 2018

@ArWrFe what are your stats? I just want to know what decent is for UNC

ArWrFe · November 2018

@johnander123
GPA 3.8UW, ACT 35 ... but Wake County

solemnswear · November 2018

@ArWrFe I have nearly the exact same stats as you, from Wake county as well, if it's any consolation. I was thinking that my chances would be around high reach to low match simply because I'm not in the top 10% of my class

johnander123 · November 2018

@ArWrFe the ACT is phenomenal, honestly I would say UNC would be a safety if you weren't from Wake.

feenicks · December 2018

Just curious...did you/your student receive an email on or around December 6, subject "Think with great minds at Carolina". Dear (student), Finding your life's calling and your mentors could happen on your first day at Carolina. And ended with "We can't wait to see what inspires you and how you'll inspire others, here at Carolina". Nothing about "please apply" so I assume it was pulled from students who have already applied. Not making any assumption here. Daughter is a high stat student and has already heard from U of SC and Clemson, both with scholarship. Could this be a nod from UNC-CH to some students to hold on - it's coming? I counsel other homeschooled high school students and am trying to get a good feel of the application progression for the NC & SC public universities. Any input or past experience would be appreciated.

truthspeaker · December 2018

@feenicks same email received. I dont think it is any hint of anything.

karen0 · December 2018

@feenicks My son is out of state and received the same email. I'd love to think it has any meaning, my guess is that all applicants received.

ppxyz123 · December 2018

Yes recd the same email and also another one today with Happy Holidays..

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