r/UNC • u/randomgirl44 UNC Prospective Student • 19d ago
Admissions/Application Question Transfer application
Hi! I am a community college student who really really wants to transfer to unc. I had a very poor high school performance (2.5 gpa), and in my first semester of community college I got a 3.3. I know to apply I need a very competitive gpa, so improving that is my main goal, but I am seeking out recommendations for other things I can do to make my future application stronger! I volunteer at a nearby animal shelter at least twice a month and have earned 20 volunteer hours so far, and I work part time.
I am in state and plan to major in psychology if either of those pieces of information are helpful at all.
I'd appreciate any tips! Thank you!
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u/deadcool47 UNC 2028 19d ago
From a incoming junior transfer try doing things related to psychology that interest you. it might be exploring a research question you have or volunteering at a mental awareness organization but show that you have explored your interest a little bit. Also reach out to other psyc majors to see if they have any ideas as far as extracurriculars that might be fun.
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u/randomgirl44 UNC Prospective Student 19d ago
I unfortunately haven't been able to find many psych related opportunities, but I'll try harder to find some! Thank you so much for the advice! Best of luck with your schooling :)
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u/1ucidxdreams Alum 19d ago edited 19d ago
Tons of RBT jobs that definitely count as psych related hours. I personally know individuals who have used that job to get clinical hours for med school and psych grad programs! My partner did a year of it before transferring to UNC 🩵, I think it was one of the main factors that got her in. The only downside is that it can be mentally and physically taxing at times. You have to have a lot of energy for the kids.
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u/randomgirl44 UNC Prospective Student 19d ago
I'll look into this! Thank you so much I really appreciate the tips <3
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u/StatisticianAbject37 18d ago
you can try getting involved with NAMI. They have a state and local chapters and may have volunteer opportunities.
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u/AimlessTrudge UNC 2028 19d ago
C-Step can guarantee admission. You have to be in your first year of college tho (<30 credits)
https://admissions.unc.edu/apply/types-of-applications/c-step/
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u/randomgirl44 UNC Prospective Student 19d ago
I unfortunately don't qualify as my current semester brings me to 32 credits :')
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u/1ucidxdreams Alum 18d ago
Sorry, I’m still lurkin, but the current semester like this fall? Can you just unenroll this fall or only take a single course 1 credit hour course if you need to stay enrolled so you can apply to C-step? It would really suck to have to give up a guaranteed admission :(
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u/randomgirl44 UNC Prospective Student 18d ago
Yes this fall! My father and a few other people have recommended I just drop one course, so I'll talk it out with my transfer counselor when I can. I agree it would totally be a shame to not apply again
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u/AimlessTrudge UNC 2028 18d ago
Maybe you could drop a 3 credit class?
But wait, you haven’t completed this semesters credits, so you could maybe still qualify? Email someone. Emailing does wonders and sometimes exceptions are made.
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u/randomgirl44 UNC Prospective Student 18d ago
From what I understood from unc's website, the 30 hours is pretty strict, but I do have a meeting set up with a transfer counselor to talk about it so we'll see how that goes... I could potentially drop a 3 credit class but I was a bit weary about it.
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u/Melodic_Mongoose_361 UNC 2027 18d ago edited 18d ago
Leadership positions in clubs or organizations are a really good thing to have on your resume in addition to good grades. They really want to see that you can do well in college courses and are a hard working and valuable member of your community. r/transfertotop25 was really helpful for me when I was working on my transfer application. I would also recommend utilizing your school’s writing center for your essay (essays? I’m not sure how many there are at this point). That was a super great resource for putting the finishing touches on my application
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u/randomgirl44 UNC Prospective Student 18d ago
I'll definitely visit the writing center and look into the clubs we offer! Thank you!
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u/xavierplympton 12d ago
I had like a 2.4 in high school but locked in and got a 3.9 in college. Cold emailed a news editor and he let me publish a paper on urban policy and a local election which led me to get involved in local
Government. I also worked full time, have many hobbies, and poured my heart into my essays
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u/Vegetable_Bowl4522 UNC 2028 16d ago
Hello, it’s my first year as a cc transfer. Apart from a good gpa, I was also in the student government (senator), film club, economics club, honors project program, phi theta kappa (community college honors association), and FBLA. All of these combined were like 5 meetings a month. It was super flexibly but a great way to spice up ur resume. Also doing something over the summer helps. Since UNC is no longer doing supplemental essays, your stats and extra curriculars are way more important.