2012-2013 University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill Application Thread

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did anyone hear about interviews yet? or you must have all your LORs in before they invite you for interview?
 
I haven't heard anything yet and I'm not sure about the letters but I know that last year OOS'ers started getting IIs at the end of this coming week!
 
thanks, I just called them and Ms.Joni told me that even though they have not started sending out interview invites, everyone should have the LORs in before Aug 31st. D:
 
Is there anybody else who has thought that it will probably just be a waste of $75 to submit a secondary as an OOS? I'm having struggles as to what I should do.
 
cbas07 said:
Is there anybody else who has thought that it will probably just be a waste of $75 to submit a secondary as an OOS? I'm having struggles as to what I should do.
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UNC isn't a very OOS friendly school, but it's up to you whether you want to apply. If it is a dream school for you, then why not? If it's just another random school that you'd enjoy attending if you were accepted, well then maybe it's not worth 68$.
 
cbas07 said:
Is there anybody else who has thought that it will probably just be a waste of $75 to submit a secondary as an OOS? I'm having struggles as to what I should do.
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I say go for it! What's $68 in the long run of things for the chance at attending a school for 4 years that you might have a wonderful time at. Just make sure you pass the OOS MCAT/GPA screen: >32 MCAT, >3.59 cGPA 😉
 
Can someone familiar with admissions here weight in on whether or not spending several hours on these essays will be worth my time? They don't really fit with anything I've written yet. I'm sitting with a 33P, 3.71/3.72, PA resident, strong EOs, music major.
 
erudofker said:
Can someone familiar with admissions here weight in on whether or not spending several hours on these essays will be worth my time? They don't really fit with anything I've written yet. I'm sitting with a 33P, 3.71/3.72, PA resident, strong EOs, music major.
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As a re-applicant here, I can tell you that during my interviews it was very clear that the faculty had actually read everything I wrote. They were familiar with my application and asked questions that were specific to my experiences.

However, since you're out of state it may be a toss up? The school doesn't admit many OOS students so excessive time may be better spent elsewhere.
 
erudofker said:
Can someone familiar with admissions here weight in on whether or not spending several hours on these essays will be worth my time? They don't really fit with anything I've written yet. I'm sitting with a 33P, 3.71/3.72, PA resident, strong EOs, music major.
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Your stats are good, but as others have stated, UNC is extremely selective towards out of state applicants. There are many in state applicants with your stats who have been rejected from UNC in the past (myself included). If you don't do everything you can to have a good shot at UNC (including writing really good secondary essays), I don't think it's worth your $68.
 
TheKDizzle said:
I say go for it! What's $68 in the long run of things for the chance at attending a school for 4 years that you might have a wonderful time at. Just make sure you pass the OOS MCAT/GPA screen: >32 MCAT, >3.59 cGPA 😉
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I thought that screen was used for giving secondaries? Not a post-secondary screen?
 
NCPremed said:
Your stats are good, but as others have stated, UNC is extremely selective towards out of state applicants. There are many in state applicants with your stats who have been rejected from UNC in the past (myself included). If you don't do everything you can to have a good shot at UNC (including writing really good secondary essays), I don't think it's worth your $68.
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agreed 100%. I have a 36/3.75 and decided to call it quits after primaries... not gonna bother. but good luck to the rest!
 
Tarheel23 said:
thanks, I just called them and Ms.Joni told me that even though they have not started sending out interview invites, everyone should have the LORs in before Aug 31st. D:
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If they are not in by the 31st, will that just delay your completion, or is that a deal breaker for them?

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i think it will just delay your application because they would like to read over your LORs before they interview you in person. I'd be pissed if it is a deal breaker...I don't even know if all my LORs will be in before then...
 
I have a question for you guys - any opinion would be appreciated.

UNC would be a top 3 school for me. I am technically OOS, but am literally the first in my family born outside of NC in over 200 years. I have all kinds of familial and historical ties to NC (even lived in NC for some of my formative years) including direct ancestors who fought for NC in both Rev. and Civil Wars. How do I get across that I have very strong ties (stronger than most OOSers) although technically OOS? There is nowhere to address this on secondary. My stats are a little weak for OOS, but could be competitive if I got a little in-state consideration.
 
curt656 said:
I have a question for you guys - any opinion would be appreciated.

UNC would be a top 3 school for me. I am technically OOS, but am literally the first in my family born outside of NC in over 200 years. I have all kinds of familial and historical ties to NC (even lived in NC for some of my formative years) including direct ancestors who fought for NC in both Rev. and Civil Wars. How do I get across that I have very strong ties (stronger than most OOSers) although technically OOS? There is nowhere to address this on secondary. My stats are a little weak for OOS, but could be competitive if I got a little in-state consideration.
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If you can't find an appropriate place to include that info on the secondary then you can consider including it in a letter of interest.
 
So I'm started to get a little worried since I haven't gotten a secondary yet and after reading some of this thread because I technically don't have as much clinical experience as I wish I did. I have a ton of experience in research but I've also spent a lot of time shadowing the doctors I've worked with in their clinics. I'm also working full time on my year off as a research assistant but most of our research is clinical trial work so the research really overlaps a great deal with clinical practice/treatment. I spend a lot of time interacting with patients in outpatient and inpatient settings. Any thoughts on whether those experiences might be enough clinical for UNC? I'm IS, 3.8/3.65/37Q.
 
cjcarolina said:
So I'm started to get a little worried since I haven't gotten a secondary yet and after reading some of this thread because I technically don't have as much clinical experience as I wish I did. I have a ton of experience in research but I've also spent a lot of time shadowing the doctors I've worked with in their clinics. I'm also working full time on my year off as a research assistant but most of our research is clinical trial work so the research really overlaps a great deal with clinical practice/treatment. I spend a lot of time interacting with patients in outpatient and inpatient settings. Any thoughts on whether those experiences might be enough clinical for UNC? I'm IS, 3.8/3.65/37Q.
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With those stats as an IS applicant I give you about a 95% chance of getting a secondary. Doesn't hurt to call them and see what's up if you're getting nervous.
 
cjcarolina said:
So I'm started to get a little worried since I haven't gotten a secondary yet and after reading some of this thread because I technically don't have as much clinical experience as I wish I did. I have a ton of experience in research but I've also spent a lot of time shadowing the doctors I've worked with in their clinics. I'm also working full time on my year off as a research assistant but most of our research is clinical trial work so the research really overlaps a great deal with clinical practice/treatment. I spend a lot of time interacting with patients in outpatient and inpatient settings. Any thoughts on whether those experiences might be enough clinical for UNC? I'm IS, 3.8/3.65/37Q.
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Same boat as you, IS applicant, lower stats but I thought I'd have a secondary by now 😎
 
Has anyone gotten a "complete" e-mail after submitting the secondary? I've only received a "Notification of payment" e-mail.

In last year's thread people were talking about some sort of "proof of residency" form. Has anyone seen that this year?
 
How does UNC treat reapplicants with respect to secondary applications and interviews. Last application cycle I completed a secondary application and was invited for an interview. Do they look for significant changes in the application? I have revised my personal statement as well as gained more clinical exposure and volunteer experience...Is that significant? I know many who are accepted are re-applicants as I have visited the website plenty of times, what I don't know is how their applications changed between cycles.
 
I am a re-applicant as well. Since my last application I have added significant research experience including a publication and presenting at a national conference. I have also added more volunteer hours at a free clinic and community involvement through a dance program.

I just received a secondary on Friday. The screen for secondaries for re-applicants is still there even though a secondary no longer means getting an interview.

On another note: Has anyone had any recent trouble with submitting secondaries? I went to submit this morning and the button was already grayed out and the red type said it was already submitted. Also when clicking back through the application forms they were blank? I contacted the admissions office already - I was just wondering if this is a unique problem.
 
b0142654 said:
I am a re-applicant as well. Since my last application I have added significant research experience including a publication and presenting at a national conference. I have also added more volunteer hours at a free clinic and community involvement through a dance program.

I just received a secondary on Friday. The screen for secondaries for re-applicants is still there even though a secondary no longer means getting an interview.

On another note: Has anyone had any recent trouble with submitting secondaries? I went to submit this morning and the button was already grayed out and the red type said it was already submitted. Also when clicking back through the application forms they were blank? I contacted the admissions office already - I was just wondering if this is a unique problem.
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Why do you think you were not accepted last cycle?
 
shibby1111 said:
Why do you think you were not accepted last cycle?
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Last cycle I was on the waiting list at UNC as well as another school until early August. I have spoken with admissions at both schools and gotten the same vague answer along the lines of, "you're a qualified applicant, unfortunately we can only accept so many." So, honestly I'm not sure. I have worked on the areas that I could and I am hoping that they will have room for me this time around.
 
I have not yet received a secondary application from UNC. My primary application was processed on Jul. 28th. Are they supposed to automatically send me the secondary once they receive the primary or do they review my primary before deciding whether to send me the secondary? Thanks.
 
Turpulus said:
I have not yet received a secondary application from UNC. My primary application was processed on Jul. 28th. Are they supposed to automatically send me the secondary once they receive the primary or do they review my primary before deciding whether to send me the secondary? Thanks.
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UNC screens applicants before sending out secondaries.
 
Congrats on the invites everyone!

Before today, what was the last e-mail you got from UNC after submitting the secondary? Was it the "Notification of payment" one?
 
Yeah. But the interview scheduling is down right now. The admin office said to hold off until thy fix it. So they may hold off in II until its bak up
 
Last email I got was the notification of payment, no complete email or anything. The interview service is down like boot said. Admin office said they will email once its back up
 
For those who received secondary applications: When did you submit your primary? Mine finished processing on July 28th and I haven't gotten the secondary yet. Just wondering. Thanks.
 
I was able to reserve an interview spot this morning, so site is working. Will be interviewing on 9/19
 
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For those of you who have instate interviews, when did you submit your secondary and your LOR's ? Mine went in August 10th, not sure if I should start worrying yet.
 
can I ask when you submitted your secondary and LORs
 
auburn said:
For those of you who have instate interviews, when did you submit your secondary and your LOR's ? Mine went in August 10th, not sure if I should start worrying yet.
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Last week of July I tgink
 
So I called the admissions office yesterday and Ms. Reid told me that an instate secondary invite DOES NOT automatically mean interview. She also went on to say that she doesn't know where people get that idea from. I called a few weeks before then as well and another admission officer said that secondary invite DOES mean interview. lol? I don't know who to believe!

Anyway, I submitted my secondary on 7/31 (instate 33P, 3.95) so I hope it is the latter! No information on a interview invite for me yet.
 
CodeRedDew said:
So I called the admissions office yesterday and Ms. Reid told me that an instate secondary invite DOES NOT automatically mean interview. She also went on to say that she doesn't know where people get that idea from. I called a few weeks before then as well and another admission officer said that secondary invite DOES mean interview. lol? I don't know who to believe!

Anyway, I submitted my secondary on 7/31 (instate 33P, 3.95) so I hope it is the latter! No information on a interview invite for me yet.
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Unless there is a huge red flag on your application, you'll get an interview with those stats as an IS applicant. Stop worrying.
 
auburn said:
For those of you who have instate interviews, when did you submit your secondary and your LOR's ? Mine went in August 10th, not sure if I should start worrying yet.
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I submitted secondary on the 1st of August and LORs went in before that. I wouldn't worry just yet since you submitted just 2 weeks ago. Give it another 1-2 weeks and you should have your II.
 
so if i applied a month ago, is it certain that I was rejected?
36S/ c3.75/s3.66 / URM; not sure what could have gone wrong 🙁
 
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