<p>Ryan</p>
<p>Again, I am not going to argue with you. You are trying to support what you hope to be true; I am simply stating what I have heard firsthand from sources within admissions and others closely associated with UNC. I am not able to disclose my sources or they won’t be sources any longer but suffice it to say, I have no axe to grind and being the parent of an alum, no hidden agenda other than to sometimes lend a calming voice to this board. </p>
<p>I have been on these boards for about six years and I am sure that others will tell you that I mean no harm and am only here to try to help those who need it and again, be a voice of reason when things get crazy here as they often do.</p>
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<p>Your point ignores the fact that all state schools (even flagships) are not created equal and that UNC, given its “public Ivy” status has always been highly sought after by many who also apply to Ivies and other “more elite” private schools. The economic downturn, the resulting collapse of savings, stock portfolios and college funds has changed the landscape for many who might otherwise have thought nothing of paying full freight at those other private schools a few years ago. Now, UNC offers a more affordable alternative that has a great reputation and more name brand cache than their own state schools.</p>
<p>packerfan is correct when stating that the admission deadline was in part pushed back by the number of ea applicants, the other part was the computer changeover.</p>
<p>Most schools don’t disclose application information until the process is complete and the first admissions are announced. If a school disclosed that applications were up significantly during the process it might discourage others from applying. Don’t be surprised to see articles supporting the current admissions statistics coming out in the near future.</p>
<p>Again, take it for what its worth…</p>