UNC Chapel Hill, passed on the oldest child, how to improve chances for the second?

[ucbalumnus]

@mamom

Any reason yor oldest did not apply EA? It is non binding.

Did apply EA:

@Wake2020Parent

got the dreaded rejection email from UNC, after applying early action

Are there any majors at UNC that are more competitive than others, and did the older kid apply to such a major?