College application & essay help for UNC applicants
Work with advisors who have real experience with UNC and will help you stand out in the application process.
Find an advisor who’s helped students get accepted to UNC
These advisors have direct experience with UNC as alumni or admissions professionals and
have helped students gain acceptance to UNC.
Applying to UNC
Applying to University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is highly competitive, and the strongest applicants go beyond grades and test scores.
They clearly demonstrate who they are, what they care about, and how they see themselves growing at UNC.
Although no two applications are identical, schools like UNC tend to look for similar things: academic strength, meaningful engagement with interests, intellectual curiosity, and a genuine connection to the school’s culture. Understanding how these come together at UNC can help you build a more focused and intentional application.
Although no two applications are identical, schools like UNC tend to look for similar things: academic strength, meaningful engagement with interests, intellectual curiosity, and a genuine connection to the school’s culture. Understanding how these come together at UNC can help you build a more focused and intentional application.
Advisors who know UNC well can help you think through how your application comes across and
where to focus your effort. At Sundial, you can work with advisors who either attended UNC or have helped
students get accepted to UNC.
How Sundial helps UNC applicants
I’m working on my UNC essay — is it good enough to get me in?
UNC essay review
From UNC supplemental essays to your personal statement, get targeted feedback from advisors who know exactly what UNC admissions looks for!
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1:1 advising meetings
Book UNC admissions advising to map deadlines, refine your essays, and prepare for interviews with someone who knows how UNC evaluates applicants.
FAQs about applying to UNC
Essays are one of the few places UNC can see who you are beyond grades and test scores. For competitive majors and selective programs, strong essays aren’t just helpful, they’re often what differentiate students with similar academic profiles. The best essays don’t sound generic; they show clear thinking, self-awareness, and fit with what UNC actually values.
Unc looks for students who’ve taken their interests seriously over time, whether academically, creatively, or through leadership. Beyond raw achievement, they want to see intellectual curiosity, initiative, and evidence that you’ll contribute meaningfully to their campus community. Your application should tell a clear story about how your experiences connect to your goals.
A strong UNC application essay goes beyond summarizing your résumé or activities. Admissions officers want to understand your motivations, values, and fit with the school. Focus on writing with clarity and intent, and make sure your responses connect your personal experiences with why UNC makes sense for your goals.
Yes! Many Sundial advisors have direct experience with UNC, either as alumni or through years of helping students get accepted. Their insight helps you avoid generic advice and instead focus on what actually matters on your UNC application.
If you’re looking at this page, that’s a pretty good sign you might want to get started! Ideally, planning for UNC begins several months before deadlines so you’re not rushing major decisions or submitting first-draft work under pressure.
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