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Anonymous wrote:Everybody looks good in their shade of blue.

They don’t have a great tradition in football or softball, but they kick butt in many other sports (especially women’s sports like soccer, field hockey, & lacrosse), so lots to cheer for.

The town feels safe, clean, & kinda magical.

Campus is very nice, especially the older part.

Opie Taylor wanted to attend.

Larger city (Raleigh) is nearby.

No engineering nerds continually bragging about how superior they are.

Great name recognition.

This is true, but you could make the same argument for UVA and UGA minus the baby blue.

Not sure if you’re OP pushing back on all posts, but this is where I draw the line. Carolina blue is beautiful and it fits perfectly, UVA and UGA are unfortunate colors.

Really believe that, but jokes aside, it’s a state school, no one really claims it’s overly unique just like the others aren’t either. Not a fan of large state schools, perhaps you aren’t either?

Anonymous wrote:I don't know any particular field/major they are ranked high in. They admit 43 percent of instate students but the extremely low OOS admit rate and low number of out of state students gives the perception they are highly competitive overall. For OOS students that have the stats to break the OOS wall for admissions, there are many better options IMHO.

OK, then have your kid apply to those options. Why are you on this thread then?

Here we go again. Another Chapel Hill thread, seemingly started and sock puppeted by trolls just to bash UNC. If you don’t get it, then yoh don’t get it. NBD, that’s ok, but that’s just you (or your kids). The data re the number of applications ever year says otherwise.

I went there OOS. I have had several relatives also attend (and have a cousin there right now in the nursing school). So my opinion isn’t based on a one time tour, or what my kids think, or from living in NC.

What, to me, makes Chapel Hill unique: It has the Goldie Locks label. It’s not too big, it’s not too small, it’s a medium sized, public flagship school, with great weather, in a quintessential college town that embraces and loves the school, with the “downtown” area within very short walking distance of campus but that town being close to major metropolitan area (Raleigh/Durham/Cary) so can access all the things associated with those areas (like a major airport), with the rah rah sports and school spirit (and NOT just for football and basketball). Greek life is not the main focus of the social scene, it’s there if you want it. The academics are good. The price is fantastic if you’re instate. The student body is quite diverse (esp socio economic) which leans to a laid back and NOT snobby vibe.

It’s a lot of fun to go there, but so are many schools.

You’re all so weird.

I don't know any particular field/major they are ranked high in. They admit 43 percent of instate students but the extremely low OOS admit rate and low number of out of state students gives the perception they are highly competitive overall. For OOS students that have the stats to break the OOS wall for admissions, there are many better options IMHO.

Anonymous wrote:Everybody looks good in their shade of blue.

They don’t have a great tradition in football or softball, but they kick butt in many other sports (especially women’s sports like soccer, field hockey, & lacrosse), so lots to cheer for.

The town feels safe, clean, & kinda magical.

Campus is very nice, especially the older part.

Opie Taylor wanted to attend.

Larger city (Raleigh) is nearby.

No engineering nerds continually bragging about how superior they are.

Great name recognition.

This is true, but you could make the same argument for UVA and UGA minus the baby blue.

Everybody looks good in their shade of blue.

They don’t have a great tradition in football or softball, but they kick butt in many other sports (especially women’s sports like soccer, field hockey, & lacrosse), so lots to cheer for.

The town feels safe, clean, & kinda magical.

Campus is very nice, especially the older part.

Opie Taylor wanted to attend.

Larger city (Raleigh) is nearby.

No engineering nerds continually bragging about how superior they are.

Great name recognition.

Anonymous wrote:It's ranked well and highly selective for OOS students, so that gives it elite status for OOS who can get in. We are in state and neither of my children really loved it. The tour wasn't fabulous, freshman orientation was mediocre, and it was bigger than they wanted. Besides it being well ranked, it didn't have any wow factor for them so they both went to a smaller OOS school. For instate tuition though, it can't be beat, so it's a very attractive option in state.

OP here. That’s the thing, everyone knows it’s highly selective OOS but nobody can articulate what actually makes it unique. There are other highly selective OOS flagships in the south. It seems like in-state folks are measured in their approach but OOS kids just want to play the “prestige” game.

It's ranked well and highly selective for OOS students, so that gives it elite status for OOS who can get in. We are in state and neither of my children really loved it. The tour wasn't fabulous, freshman orientation was mediocre, and it was bigger than they wanted. Besides it being well ranked, it didn't have any wow factor for them so they both went to a smaller OOS school. For instate tuition though, it can't be beat, so it's a very attractive option in state.

Anonymous wrote:Why is Chapel Hill given so much hype? It is actually unique and what makes it different from any other state flagship?

If you need to ask, or are concerned about hype, don't ask. It won't be a good fit for your kid.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Good weather, friendly student body, fun sports rivalry with Duke and N.C. State nearby, cute college town, some good programs. I think hype is just northerners wanting warmth and selectivity for oos based on state mandated percentage to be in-state. This is said as a resident, it’s good they want to educate their own. Mine weren’t interested, wanted to spread wings, but that’s my opinion on why there is perceived hype.

Yes, but that’s no different from UVA, UGA, Texas or any other southern flagship that is selective for oos.

Didn’t say it was, was just answering why I think there is some hype. Didn’t elaborate on second part of question I guess, not unique. Some may have preferences on location or program strength, but very similar schools in the scheme of things.

+1 for not unique

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Good weather, friendly student body, fun sports rivalry with Duke and N.C. State nearby, cute college town, some good programs. I think hype is just northerners wanting warmth and selectivity for oos based on state mandated percentage to be in-state. This is said as a resident, it’s good they want to educate their own. Mine weren’t interested, wanted to spread wings, but that’s my opinion on why there is perceived hype.

Yes, but that’s no different from UVA, UGA, Texas or any other southern flagship that is selective for oos.

Didn’t say it was, was just answering why I think there is some hype. Didn’t elaborate on second part of question I guess, not unique. Some may have preferences on location or program strength, but very similar schools in the scheme of things.

Anonymous wrote:Good weather, friendly student body, fun sports rivalry with Duke and N.C. State nearby, cute college town, some good programs. I think hype is just northerners wanting warmth and selectivity for oos based on state mandated percentage to be in-state. This is said as a resident, it’s good they want to educate their own. Mine weren’t interested, wanted to spread wings, but that’s my opinion on why there is perceived hype.

Yes, but that’s no different from UVA, UGA, Texas or any other southern flagship that is selective for oos.

Good weather, friendly student body, fun sports rivalry with Duke and N.C. State nearby, cute college town, some good programs. I think hype is just northerners wanting warmth and selectivity for oos based on state mandated percentage to be in-state. This is said as a resident, it’s good they want to educate their own. Mine weren’t interested, wanted to spread wings, but that’s my opinion on why there is perceived hype.

Why is Chapel Hill given so much hype? It is actually unique and what makes it different from any other state flagship?