Transfering to UNC Chapel Hill from Community College
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- čas přidán 21. 07. 2020
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This video details some of my advice for people thinking of applying to UNC Chapel Hill as a transfer from community college.
My stats:
3.5 UW GPA in high school, no AP/honors classes. Didn't submit SAT/ACT.
3.81 community college GPA. ECs: Student government vice president. The summer after my first year I was able to get funding from the local city to do an underwater robotics program where I taught a bunch of middle schoolers how to build underwater robots. I also volunteered at a local veterans' organization, primarily as an IT person - setting up computers, printers, and a cloud-based file sharing system for the organization.
Hey nate, I don’t have a great GPA in high school right now (around a 3) as a junior in high school and I’m thinking of attending wake tech and hopefully transferring to unc chapel hill. I was doing some research and I saw that they have a C-STEP program and I was curious if you knew what that was and how I should go about that. If you have any advice I can use as a junior in high school preparing for this possibility
Don’t know if you will see this but if you do that’d be great thanks!
This was really helpful. One question though, how did you find out what course specific credits will transfer? I also want to pursue the CS path, but I can't find any information on their site about it. I'm about to finish my first sem and want to register for my next classes but very unsure of what to take that will still be equivalent. Any info you have would be greatly appreciated 😁.
Hey Jeremiah, sorry for the late reply. Hopefully I'm in time for your class registrations. So, NC community colleges have transfer agreements with UNC system schools. Check out UNC's baccalaureate degree plans, they outline what courses you should take:
admissions.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/115/2018/09/Computer-Science-BS-AS-2018.pdf
Hey Nate, I’m currently in community college as well, we basically the same academic wise in high school and I’m currently at a 3.6 GPA after finishing my first year in community college. I believe I’ll get it up enough and should get very good letters of recommendation, however, I haven’t been involved in extra curricular activities. The only thing I’ve done outside of school is work, I’ve worked at a YMCA for 3 years and did a sports camp with the kids there for the past 2 summers. Would that be something that they’d like to see, additionally, what should I start doing to get my extra curricular activities up??
Hey, that doesn't sound like a bad extracurricular at all. There are tons of things you can do, I'd think about if there are additional volunteer opportunities or maybe some sort of personal projects you'd be interested in doing. You could also think about things like tutoring or getting involved in some sort of club/organization at your community college.
Hey broo, I have been looking for these kind of videos for a long time. keep doing it. Do you think that it matters if I am a part time student?
It can matter yeah. You can transfer to UNC from a community college even if you're a part time student. However, taking a high course load is going to be beneficial to your application. AOs like to see that you're capable of handling a lot of work, especially since UNC is a rigorous school. If you're capable of taking 15 or more credits per semester, I'd recommend doing so.
Thanks for this vid Nate. I go to Appalachian currently, so does this advice apply for 4 year universities as well?
For the most part. You won't be able to get an associate's degree from App State obviously, but everything else generally applies.
Hey bro. I liked the video and noticed that your still kinda active here. Im a current senior high school and plan on going to community college because it’s cheaper. I also wanna go into computer science like you and I wanted to ask if building a personal website, building simple apps and doing hackathons would enough for extracurricular’s or if i need more?
Hey I'm sorry for the late reply. Yeah, you should be fine with those ECs!
Hey Nate great video, I am planning on going to community college but I only want to do 1-year, will that lower my chances when applying?
If you apply as a sophomore transfer, they will consider your high school record much more than if you apply as a junior transfer. You would likely have a better shot if you do 2 years, but that doesn't mean that you can't get in as a sophomore transfer.
Hey Nate, I'm not sure if you answered this in the video, its 3am here lol and I really wanted to watch this before going to sleep.... but how bad does high school gpa and records affect your chance of getting in?
Hey Eden sorry for the late reply. High school stuff doesn't matter _much_ for a junior transfer. It'll still be relevant, though. Sophomore transfers seem to have more weight put on their high school records.
Hey Nate! Great video! it was very helpful. In my case, I am currently in a private college and would like to transfer to Chapel Hill. I'm a freshman, have a current GPA of 3.5, 15 credits during the first semester, I have the IB certificate (similar to AP classes) and I come from a South American country... do you think that is enough for getting admitted? (ofc besides the essays)... Thank youuuu :)
Hey Sophy, apologies for the late reply. Yeah, your grades are good! Combine that with some nice ECs and you have a good shot!
Is it possible to get a Computer Science Degree BS without attending a single in person class? I work full time so schooling would have to be part time.
UNC has most of its CS classes in person.
Is it possible to transfer to UNC chapel as a community college student out of state from New Jersey ?
For sure!
Thanks!
vary helpful !!!
You got it.
Hello. I'm a international student. Now I'm in a community college of Massachusetts. I want to transfer to UNC Chapel after two years. But I don't have high school transcripts. Because I didn't have high school in my country. Do you know if UNC Chapel Hill accepts GED?
Hey there, sorry for the late reply! Yes, UNC will accept a GED! Every applicant must meet certain minimum requirements to transfer. For someone with a GED, you have to meet _one_ of the following:
Complete at least 24 total transferable semester hours from an accredited college or university (excluding hours awarded by dual enrollment, AP, IB or other credit by exam)
OR
Complete at least 24 total transferable semester hours from an accredited college or university (excluding hours awarded by AP, IB or other credit by exam) after receiving your GED or high school equivalency.
OR
Be at least 21 years of age by the time you enroll in your first term at UNC
Here is the link where I found this info: admissions.unc.edu/minimum-course-requirements/
Did you need to have your foreign language credit completed in order to transfer?
Hey, sorry for the delayed reply. No, you don't _need_ the foreign language credit to transfer. It will help a lot, though. For one, you need foreign language to complete an associate's degree. Additionally, the language courses at UNC are more difficult than at a community college (speaking from experience), so I'd recommend getting it out of the way in community college if you plan on doing an associate's degree.
Hi Nate, I also want to transfer to UNC in year 3. Do you think international students will be welcomed in the round of transfer application? I heard that UNC doesn’t have that much international students. Thx
Definitely will be welcomed. I'm not sure how the transferring of credit from your current institution will be handled but I doubt they'd reject you just because you're international.
Hey Nate. Thank you for making this video. I am currently a student at Coastal Carolina Community College with hopes of transferring to UNC for the Fall of 2023 semester. Right now I'm sitting at a 4.0 GPA at 13 credit hours and should be at 26 completed credit hours after this semester with the same GPA, barring anything crazy occurring. I'm also on active duty and am an officer in Pi Theta Kappa Honors Society. Other than maintaining my current good academic standing and continuing to participate in PTK, is there anything else that you recommend I do? Being on active duty does sort of limit my prospects for extracurriculars due to the time requirements but I'm totally willing to sacrifice sleep and social time with friends if it means mimicking your academic achievements. I'd be grateful for any advice and thanks again for posting this informative video!
Hey, sorry for the slightly late reply Jim. Active duty itself is a great "extracurricular" to put on your application, and so is PTK officer. Given your perfect GPA, you're looking pretty good already. I wouldn't stress too much about finding other stuff to get into unless you really don't mind the extra time commitment.
PASS leader would be a great extracurricular; you could ask some of your instructors if they will need PASS leaders next semester. You could also consider some sort of personal project if your major will be tech-related. Student Government (their office is in the cafeteria) should have a list of upcoming events if you'd like to consider getting involved with another club or clubs, too.
Update? Did you get in?
@@shanepierce2330 Hi Shane. I was offered admission to UNC but have chosen to enroll elsewhere!
@@jimwells5801 Good stuff! What do you think it was that got you in? Thanks for the reply!
@@shanepierce2330 Happy to help. I think something that differentiated me was how I illustrated my academic trajectory in the tangible parts of my application. I had a 2.8 HS GPA (class of 2012) and attended a large state school for 2 years before dropping out with a 1.5 GPA. I then enlisted in the Marines in 2015 and after about 6 years, enrolled in school full time while still on Active Duty. I completed the entirety of my Associates degree while on active duty, finishing 5 days before exiting the service. I then used this fundamental shift in my academic trajectory as the basis for my essays, citing some of the more scrupulous aspects of the journey throughout.
Reading through your accomplishments below, I would say you have a very good chance of being accepted to UNC if you execute everything according to your plan, especially if your are currently attending a North Carolina CC. I would suggest starting your essays early (I believe the application becomes available around October but isn't due until like March) and have someone who is skilled in rhetoric and composition look over them. Also, you will need at least one academic letter of recommendation so if you don't have a professor in mind from whom you plan to ask this feat, I'd begin trying to build a relationship with a couple members of the faculty at your current institution sooner rather than later. Hope this helps!
Hey, I am a freshman (sophomore in credits) at a state school in Texas. I have a 4.0 in college and a good position within a club. I also have good stuff from highschool. Can the fact that I am out of state hurt me?
Good question. According to mediahub.unc.edu/university-ratio-unc-systems-82-18-split/ the fact that you're out of state doesn't matter for transfer admission.
"In March of 1986, the UNC Board of Governors adopted policy 700.1.3, which capped out-of-state enrollment at no more than 18 percent of total enrollment. However, this cap applies only to the incoming freshman class, meaning transfer and exchange students are not included in the allotted 18 percent. Likewise, the policy stipulates that the NC School of the Arts is exempt from the cap and other exceptions can be potentially granted upon request."
I may have missed this but what community college did you go to
Coastal Carolina Community College
Hey Nate, I’m currently an incoming freshman at Clemson but my dream school has always been UNC and I’m considering transferring after this semester to be a sophomore at UNC. Is a good gpa, extracurriculars, essay/recommendations, etc enough to apply after one year at my prior college? And do you recommend anything else?
Hey, Hayden. Yeah, those are all things you ideally need to be as good as possible. Plenty of people transfer to UNC after a year at another university, so you can do it!
Hi Nate, I currently have a 3.8 weighted HS gpa and 4.0 community college gpa. I want to apply to the business school as a transfer. I have had this job that's within the business field for 2 years and also have family responsibilities. I have a really good chance as a transfer to Unc. Do you think the grades I earn in high school matter as much when I apply as a junior transfer to Chapel Hill?
No. Your grades in high school will matter little once you apply as a junior transfer. My high school grades were worse than yours. You'll most likely get into UNC, but you most likely won't be immediately guaranteed a spot in the business school, so keep that in mind. It's possible they'll offer you a spot at the business school in your acceptance letter, but don't count on it because they save most spots for 1st year students.
Was I right with my prediction?
@@javawithnate1369 I would like to know as well. Is it even really worth trying as a transfer student because I know all the hoops you have to jump through
Where did you go to community college in NC? Btw thank you for your video.
Coastal Carolina Community College. No problem!
I’m also an out of state junior cc transfer in PA! Did they give you any merit scholarships? Do you have to apply for any? I don’t think I’ll get anything for the FAFSA but my family isn’t rich enough to just pay for my schooling (I’d be taking the loans).
From what I know, merit scholarships are considered for only first-year students. They do actually have a couple of scholarships available for transfers but they're generally only available to people in dire financial need. There is a list of available scholarships here: studentaid.unc.edu/incoming/what-aid-is-available/scholarships/
I'm in the same position; didn't get really anything from FAFSA except for a few thousand dollars and still had to take out private loans for the rest.
So ACT/SAT scores don't matter when transferring?
As a junior, not really. Sophomore or freshman, yes.
Yo Nate. Not sure if you’ll see this since the video is 2 years old but: How confident would you feel applying to UNC as a transfer if you were me?
I am at an out of state community college, and I want to transfer to study at Kenan-Flagler. I currently have a 3.6 GPA. I will have two degrees (Associates of General Science & Liberal Arts), got on the deans list and will be graduating with honors.
As far as EC’s go I’m part of the PTK honors society, NSLS, and I’ll also be doing job shadowing over break as well. I’ve also done community service for my honors requirements.
As far as letters of recommendation, one of the honors ambassadors said she will write one for me, and my long time accounting professor said he will too.
I also plan to do a visit to the school to help me with my essay questions. What do you think?
(Yes I know this is a lot for a comment)
Hey Lucas sorry for the late reply. Sounds like you should have a decent chance at getting in. Definitely visit the school if possible; they ask if you did on the application and it shows a strong level of desire to attend (especially as an OOS student).
Hi Nate! I want to transfer to UNC chapel hill from community college with a AA degree. I’m from Florida and I really want to go to UNC chapel hill really bad and I want to know how possible is it to get accepted to UNC chapel with a AA degree as a OOS student????? Please let me know thank you
It's definitely possible. There's probably a good amount of transfers here from Florida community colleges.
Hey Nate I’ll be honest my gpa is sitting at a 2.4 rn is that an instant disqualification?
Hey, sorry for the late reply. Hopefully my reply is still useful for you. Instant disqualification? _Technically_ no, because UNC is willing to accept students that offer a 2.0 GPA or higher. However, if you have a 2.4 GPA when applying, you'll need to bring something pretty significant to the table as far as extracurricular activities go.
If you have standardized test scores I would highly recommend including them as it may give the admissions office a fuller understanding of where you are academically. If you haven't taken the SAT/ACT yet, I would strongly suggest doing so, and really studying to get a high score.
So I’m a senior in highschool right now I didn’t originally apply to chapel hill but now I want to go there. I committed to uncc but the most I want to go there is a semester or a year. My mom said I should grind first/second semester so I can transfer to chapel hill what are your thoughts? Would I be able to transfer to chapel hill after one freshmen semester and if so what kind of classes should I take to look better to them? (Oh and my weighted gpa rn is a 4.25 however 2nd semester classes wrecked me so I’m scared it’ll go under a 4…so pls lmk thoughts on that as well. Before covid I had all A’s and a B here or there but unfortunately I let myself slip a bit)
According to the admissions data from UNC, most accepted transfers are sophomore transfers (completed 2 or 3 semesters at another school), the second most are juniors (completed 4 or more), and the least are freshman transfers (completed 1 semester). UNCCH only accepts transfer applications for the fall semester. That means if you're going to be going to UNCC in August 2021 for your first semester, you'll be applying after your first semester is finished, and will receive your decision in the middle of your second semester in April 2022. So, plan on spending at least two semesters at UNCC.
If you get rejected the first time you apply, you can always stay at UNCC for another two semesters and apply again after fall 2022 to receive a decision in April 2023. You'll have a higher shot of being accepted as a junior transfer, and they will weigh your high school grades much lower than your college grades.
I didn't even have a weighted GPA in high school. I took zero honors/AP courses and had a 3.5 UW GPA. I wouldn't stress too much about your high school GPA because you can always apply as a junior transfer and at that point your high school record isn't very important. Not to mention that UNC is already giving a bit of leeway in admissions because of COVID.
@@javawithnate1369 alright thank you so much for the help and also due to covid I was not able to take the SAT or ACT so would you recommend me taking the SAT or ACT this summer so I could submit my scores or would it not be beneficial?
@@samtheham1280 So, UNC actually requires test scores if you've completed less than 30 college credits at the time of application. That means if you plan on applying after your first semester at UNCC you will need to send in SAT or ACT scores, and the deadline for that is March 1st. If you haven't done any SAT/ACT testing yet, I'd recommend trying to get it done some time over the summer so that you don't have to add it to your workload during your first college semester at UNCC.
The only case where SAT/ACT is _not_ required is if you're applying with at least 30 credits completed (so, sophomore transfers and above).
@@javawithnate1369 Ahhh okay. Again, thank you so much for your help this helped more than you could ever know!!
@@samtheham1280 You got it, and good luck!!
Hey Nate. I am currently a student in wake tech community college. My gpa for the first two semesters was around 3.2. However, I took a summer semester and a fall semester and retook some courses and managed to bring it up to a 3.8 cumulative gpa. Will the first and second semester negatively affect my application? Or do universities care more about the cumulative gpa. I have a couple of ECs in clubs, joined a debate for world hunger with the United Nations, and student government association. Anyways, do you think that the gpa in the first two semesters will affect my application badly? (I got a 4.0 gpa In every semester after the first two ones)
I want you to basically chance me. If I don’t have a good shot tell me.
Also, does retaking 2-3 classes affect the application badly? My grades weren’t horrible in the classes I retook they were B’s and I retook them and got A’s.
Cumulative GPA will likely be more important, I would imagine that doing better over time would look good. From what you're telling me, you seem to have a pretty good shot! Retaking 2-3 classes probably isn't a big deal, especially considering you retook them and went from a B to an A.
Ok. I am in a bit of a weird situation. I had a very low semester because of a family death, but if I can manage to apply with a 3.9, will this semester ruin my chances? It’s because I had to repeat courses from that low semester and they were lower than C’s (not all of them only two non stem courses) idk but I feel like this semester, although I have a high gpa, lowered my chances a lot because they would accept other students with constant gpa. What’s ur opinion on this?
@@squad.6658 You could always mention on your application somewhere that your lowered performance was due to a death in the family. That being said, it sounds like you've recovered pretty well and have been doing great since then. A two-credit F on your transcript isn't the end of the world, no. A 3.8 cumulative GPA is impressive, especially considering you had what sound like a rough first two semesters. The people that read your applications are human too and will consider these things! And again, your ECs sound great and will help you quite a bit I imagine.
Hi Nate! I was just wondering if UNC likes to see improvement in your gpa from high school to college. When I was in high school I had a really bad gpa and I could have done better if it weren’t for the circumstances I was in. I think it was around 2.5 maybe I’m not a 100% sure. Now in college (I go to a 4 year) I have a 3.71 gpa which is quite a difference. I was wondering what my chances are of getting in if they were solely based on my gpa. Thank you :)
I believe they do like to see improvement. GPA isn't the only thing they look at so it doesn't really make sense to consider your chances based solely on GPA. I think you've got a pretty good shot at getting in if you have some good ECs as well, because your 4-year's GPA is great.
@@javawithnate1369 Thank you :)