There has been a bit of confusion about what exactly needs to be submitted within the Common Application in order to be considered for Early Action. You need to submit three things: your application, your UNC-Chapel Hill Supplement, and your application fee payment. For the fee, you need to complete the payment page by indicating how you will pay the application fee. If you're paying by credit card, it's ok if your payment takes a few days after the deadline to process. And if you're paying by check or fee waiver, the mailed payment can arrive at our office after the deadline.
So, when you log into the Common App and look at the “My Colleges” section, under UNC-Chapel Hill, you should see this:
Three little green triangles show that you’ve submitted these three portions of your application. School Forms can still be in progress because we don’t require those materials by the deadline.
If you meant to submit your application by the Early Action deadline but don’t have three little green triangles, it’s not too late. Go ahead and submit your application, supplement, and payment. You’ll need to choose Regular Decision within your application, as the Early Action option is no longer available. Then send us an email to deadline@admissions.unc.edu and explain that you would like to be considered for Early Action. Please also include your full name, mailing address, and date of birth in the email. If we receive your application by October 19, 2011 and you send us an email request, we’ll still consider you for Early Action.
Please let us know what questions you have.
I had all of my application materials submitted by last Friday 10/14. When I logged into my MyUNC account though it said that my teacher/counselor recommendations, SAT scores, and transcript still need to be submitted. I know I have submitted all of them either through the common app or other methods, I just wanted to make sure that this was a lag in the system because of the large number of applicants and that there wasn't anything further I had to do.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I wanted to make sure that the Counselor statement form on the common app is sufficient enough and that I don't have to get him to fill out the paper form as well (the one that I just discovered).
Thanks!
Blake
Hi Blake,
ReplyDeleteThat's just fine. It can take a bit of time (up to 4-6 weeks, depending on method of submission) for all submitted materials to be linked to your application and for your To-Do List in MyUNC to be updated. Just check your MyUNC periodically to monitor the status of your application.
And yes, if you are applying through the Common Application, your counselor will use their School Report Form, rather than our Counselor Statement. Both forms request the same information though, so it doesn't really matter. Thanks for the questions!
Julie, Admissions
If I applied through the Common App, do I also need to set up a MyUNC Account?
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Garrett
Hi Lisa, You will want to set up a MyUNC account as that will allow you to check the status of your application and your submitted materials. Within two business days after you submit your Common App, you'll receive an email from us with specific instructions on how to create your MyUNC account. Be on the lookout for that email. Thanks!
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i thought i had previously asked this question on the blog, but now i can no longer find it. at any rate, i submitted for early action through cfnc. i am bilingual and there was no option on the application, but i suppose i should have inserted that on 'other aditional information'. however, i didnt think of it at the time. is there anybody i could email and possibly put in on my application? also, one of my former teachers that i had write a recommendation,told me he put i was senior class vice president, when im student body vice president. he was upset about his mistake but he said, it shouldn't be a problem...is it? or is there someone i should email about the error? thanks again!
ReplyDeleteHi there, You are welcome to email these additions for your application. Just write a brief email with the additional information and send it to us at uncsubmit@admissions.unc.edu. We'll include the email with your application. It's helpful if you include your full name and date of birth in the email. Thanks for the question!
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Hi Julie! My Common App status says "Downloaded: 10/17/11". I know I submitted it on the 16th, but does this mean that I have to email in addition to my applicaton? Thank you so much:)
ReplyDeleteHi Amanda, We download applications on the day after you submit, so it sounds like you're all set. You don't need to send us an email. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteJulie
Hi!
ReplyDeleteI know that someone previously asked this question, but I don't know if the option is still available. I turned in my application on the early action deadline (10/16) but I changed aspects of my essay, and I would really have the admissions read this one instead of my previous one. I think it'd help a lot :) I hope this isn't just wishful thinking, but may I still submit it?
Thanks!
Xi
Hi Xi, Yes, you are welcome to send us a revised essay if you wish. Send it by email to uncsubmit@admissions.unc.edu and include your full name and date of birth. Thanks for the question.
ReplyDeleteJulie
When are all extra forms like recommendations, SAT scores, etc. due for Early Action?
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ReplyDeleteI set up my MyUNC account this morning. On the line that has my application info, it says my intended major is "Biology (BA)". On CFNC I selected "Biology" meaning I want a Biology (BS) or a bio related major. Should I send an email and have my intended major changed? Will this at all have an affect on how my application is reviewed?
Hi Julie!
ReplyDeleteI sent in my application in time for the early action deadline, but I still need to mail in my college fee waiver form. I've been looking around the comments to see if anyone asked this before, but what is the address that I need to send this form to?
Thank you so much!
Hi Anonymous,
ReplyDeleteWe prefer that all of your supplemental items be submitted by November 1 for Early Action so that we can begin reviewing your application. You can check the status of submitted items on your MyUNC, and we'll email you if we're missing any required materials. Thanks for the question.
Hi Anon#2,
Your choice of major is not a factor in the admissions review. We only use this information to assign you an advisor in the area you want to study if you choose to enroll here. So don't worry about it for now. If you do end up enrolling here, you can easily change this when you meet with your advisor next summer. Thanks for the question.
Hi Kim,
You can send the form to:
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
UNC-CH
Campus Box 2200, Jackson Hall
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-2200
It's helpful if you make sure your full name and date of birth are included with the form. Thanks!!
Julie, Admissions
for transfer students who have already graduated with an Associates, do we still submit High School transcripts and SAT scores?
ReplyDeleteIf I have a green triangle next to the "Application" section, but it says "Downladed" in black instead of "Complete" in green, has it still been received by UNC admissions?
ReplyDeleteHi Amanda, All transfer applicants should submit official transcripts from their high school and all colleges attended. SAT/ACT scores are only required for sophomore applicants, though, so you won't be required to submit those. Thanks for the question.
ReplyDeleteHi Megan, Yes, sounds like you are all set. After we download the materials from the Common App, it shows that message on your My Colleges page. Thanks!
Julie, Admissions
Dear Admissions,
ReplyDeleteHow regularly does UNC update the to do checklist? I believe that I've sent all of my application materials to your office. Thank you!
Hi Sammy, We continually update the checklist as we receive and link items to your application, but please be aware that it can take up to 4-6 weeks for submitted items to be processed, depending on the method of submission. We'll let you know by email later in the fall if we're missing any required materials, and in the meantime you can check your MyUNC for updates. Thanks!
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Hey Julie,
ReplyDeleteI'm currently a sophomore at NCSU. I'm applying for junior admission to UNC through the Common App but I'm having a little trouble with the application. Do I need to submit high school grades and SAT scores since I'm applying for junior admission? Also, the essay on the Common App reads, "Please provide a statement (250 words minimum) that addresses your reasons for transferring and the objectives you hope to achieve." Is this the correct essay?
Thanks!
Two more things, is there a form for personal references?
ReplyDeleteThe School Report seems to be more for first-year applicants rather than transfers. Do I need to submit this form too?
Thanks Again!
Hi there,
ReplyDeleteOur transfer page has a full list of application requirements. We do require a high school transcript as well as transcripts from all colleges attended. SAT/ACT scores are only required for sophomore applicants. The essay prompt you list is the correct one. We don't require any letters of recommendation but you are welcome to submit one if you think it would be helpful for the admissions committee. Your professor can submit a letter through the Common App, or it can be emailed directly to us at uncsubmit@admissions.unc.edu. We do not require a School Report form for transfer applicants. Thanks!
Julie, Admissions
Hi,
ReplyDeleteSo I submitted my application for early action, and I had the recommendation letter send to one of my teachers who had already written me a recommendation letter, thinking it was a good idea since she already had all of my information. I was thinking all was well since I talked to her at school the day after I put in my application and she said it was not problem. Well, I kept checking on my application and it kept saying that they still needed her letter. I have emailed her 8 times now and on the 17th she told me she finally sent it out. I was wondering if they will not accept the recommendation letter if it is past Nov. 1 or if they will still accept hers? Or, if they won't, will my application still be reviewed? I have worked extremely hard, and don't think it would be fair if I will not even be given the chance to get accepted because of the teacher who I have talked to just about everyday about my letter.
Hello,
ReplyDeleteNot a problem. Sounds like the letter should have arrived in plenty of time to be considered with your application. We'll let you know via email if we're missing any required materials for your application. Thanks for the question!
Julie, Admissions
Hi,
ReplyDeleteDue to some server problems my Common App payment went through on the 5th but the application itself went through on the 6th... About 1 minute late...
My profile says I have submitted it sucessfully but the University has not downloaded it yet. They have downloaded my school forms already though....
Admissions had said Im fine, but I just wanted to check... Is my application going to be processed? If so, how long until the college downloads it?
If not, Is there anything I can do to explain the situation to UNC for consideration?
Hi Sunny,
ReplyDeleteNo problem at all. We should have downloaded the application by this point. Just let us know if you have any other issues. Thanks!
Julie