Absolutely. This is last years transfer thread. It’s lengthy but definitely a worthwhile read.http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-north-carolina-chapel-hill/1856114-unofficial-unc-fall-2016-transfer-thread-p1.html
To answer your questions. GPA is going to be the most important thing for transferring in. As a Junior transfer, I didn’t even have to send in my scores (nor would I have wanted to).
Here’s my stats from the post a year ago:
Currently at: UNCC
GPA: 3.94
Year: Sophomore (Technically Junior because of HS dual enrollment classes)
Major: Economics
HS GPA UW: 3.7 (No AP, just Community College Classes)
Extra Curricular:
-Working twenty-five hours per week.
-Intermural Flag football co-captain.
-Three Time Chancellor’s List (3.8 or higher)
-Eagle Scout
I had a much higher GPA than average. I would say a 3.7 gives you a solid chance and above a 3.5 is competitive. This is much depending on the place you are transferring from though.
If I were to give one recommendation, it is to do what makes you happy. Personally, I put my head in the sand and focused entirely on my GPA. In my last semester at UNCC, I sort of regretted not doing more on campus and not being more involved. Take advantage of that big fish in a little pond feeling, because it becomes far harder to stand out at Carolina. Do the things that make you happy but ultimately it’s likely going to be your GPA that gets you in. Transferring in to Carolina is possibly the best decision I have ever made. I hope to see you here next year.
If you have any more questions want me to elaborate on anything, feel free to ask.