Hi! My name is Arbra and I'm a Senior Communications Specialist who also happens to be a proud graduate of UNC. I've been with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions for over ten years and throughout this time, it's been my honor and privilege to help thousands of young people apply to Carolina. If you're considering applying to us, I'd like to offer 6 simple steps that may help you along the way.
Step 1 – Go to www.commonapp.org
Step 2 – Click "Create An Account" and follow the steps to create your Common Application account
Step 3 – Click on "My Colleges"
Step 1 – Go to www.commonapp.org
Step 2 – Click "Create An Account" and follow the steps to create your Common Application account
Step 3 – Click on "My Colleges"
Step 4 – Select "University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill" to begin the application.
Hint: For school or city name enter "Chapel Hill" in the "College Search" box. Then simply select "University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill." Click "Add" and then select "Dashboard."
In this section you will begin the official Common Application portion that is required to apply to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. There are six sections to complete:
- Profile – your personal information
- Family – mother, father, and sibling information
- Education – school(s) you have attended and academic information
- Testing - ACT or SAT information
- Activities – clubs, sports, or volunteer information
- Writing – Here you will see the Common Application's essay question prompts. Choose your choice (only one is necessary) of the five prompts offered and write an essay from 250-650 words. Hint: The Common App makes it easy on you by giving you a handy box to enter your essay into! See below.
Step 5 – Select "University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill" to complete the section of the application that includes the UNC-specific questions (also known as "Member Questions") that are also required.
Go to the "Writing Supplement." In this section you are asked to upload answers to your choice of one of five essay questions specific to UNC (400-500 words) and to answer six short-answer questions directly into the boxes on the screen.
Go to the "Writing Supplement." In this section you are asked to upload answers to your choice of one of five essay questions specific to UNC (400-500 words) and to answer six short-answer questions directly into the boxes on the screen.
Hint: As you make your way through the
Common App, look for the green check marks that will appear as you
complete each of the required sections: the Common Application; the Member Questions (questions specific to UNC); and Assigning Recommenders (where you'll input email addresses for your teachers and counselor).
The screen to the left shows that an applicant has completed all required sections of the Common Application.
Step 6 – Almost there! You may now proceed to the "Application Submission" screen as shown below. Here you'll have a chance to review your application one more time, submit your payment or fee waiver, and certify it with your electronic signature. Click "Start Submission" to submit your application.
We thank you for your interest in Carolina and look forward to reading your application and getting to know you.
