I basically wrote about things that weren't included in my application. I wrote about why Chapel Hill appealed so much to me and about how I'd been dreaming of attending UNC since I was in middle school. I also wrote about why I would be an asset to the school, what I would bring that others couldn't.

When I was in the seventh or eighth grade, my parents sent me away to a week-long basketball camp at North Carolina State University to “build character” and “develop teamwork skills”. I expected this experience to be the worst week of my life. What I didn’t expect was for it to be a life changing one. I had never heard of Kay Yow Basketball Camp, nor had I ever heard of Kay Yow, herself. But by the end of...

“Can you come over and weigh yourself?” These are the words I always dreaded to hear when I went to the doctor. As I made the painfully long walk to the scale, all I could think about was how much my body embarrassed me. Growing up, I was always self conscious about my weight. My family has a history of obesity and diabetes, so when I became overweight, it was not a big surprise. Since then, I have learned to...

I am a peer minster at the Catholic student center. I chose to attend the center because I was looking for...

I didn't apply for any scholarships, but I definitely wish I had!...

I have accepted a full-time...

Driven, competitive,...

Everyone at UNC is super open to helping out a first-year. I was so intimidated to talk to anyone...