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University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill (Kenan-Flagler) admissions and applications


Get the inside scoop on UNC admissions. Vault provides detailed accounts by students & alumni of the admissions process, including advice on getting in, applications, interviews, essays, and selectivity.


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Admissions Survey Excerpts
Current Student
The interview process is straightforward. Interviews are mandatory and everyone who requests an interview, gets one. Be sure to request an inter...   READ MORE
Current Student
Interviews are essential to the admission decision. Make sure to establish contact with your assigned admissions representative early on in the pr...   READ MORE
Alumni
UNC's admissions process focusses equally on academic record, professional achievement, and fit with the program. In examining an applicant's aca...   READ MORE
Current Student
Essay is critical. Practice your interview skill. Low GMAT can get you in if other aspects of your application can cover it. High GMAT will surely...   READ MORE
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Academics Survey Excerpts
Current Student
Rigorous first year core curriculum ensures that everyone has a solid base of fundamentals to build from. Workload is intense, but manageable.   READ MORE
Current Student
The academics at KFBS are outstanding. Teaching quality and academic coverage is above par. First year classes are all mandatory and set for you b...   READ MORE
Alumni
Quality of classes: UNC places a huge emphasis on teaching quality. While all of the faculty publish regularly and most are at the top of their f...   READ MORE
Current Student
The classes are arranged according to a business process model. Great professors overall. Workload is heavy for first year and will get lighter ov...   READ MORE
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Employment Prospect Survey Excerpts
Current Student
Strong finance program with nearly all of the bulge bracket banks recruiting on campus. Numerous and active alumni are very helpful in landing jobs a...   READ MORE
Current Student
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Alumni
UNC students are recruited actively by tier-1 firms in all of the classic post-MBA industries. Most of the premier investment banks, consulting firms...   READ MORE
Current Student
Well known among top employers. I can't go to all the company presentation that I wanted to attend, as there is so many many good company coming and I...   READ MORE
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Quality of Life Survey Excerpts
Current Student
Chapel Hill and the RTP area is fabulous. Housing is relatively inexpensive and the weather is wonderful. Best golfing in the USA.   READ MORE
Current Student
Housing is abundant, the campus is beautiful, the facilities are beautiful and well-maintained. The overall area is safe and there is a lot to do ...   READ MORE
Alumni
Chapel Hill is a fantastic town. It's small enough to get to know easily, but big enough to offer a nice selection of types of housing, social ev...   READ MORE
Current Student
Great quality of life. Nice campus, state of the art building, great facilities. Small town, a lot of restaurants. Very safe neighborhood. Relativ...   READ MORE
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Social Life Survey Excerpts
Current Student
There is a social outing or event almost every night. Also, there is a sponsored happy hour every Thursday held on campus. These events are atte...   READ MORE
Current Student
Chapel Hill is a huge college town with the accompanying bars and nightlife.   READ MORE
Alumni
The UNC undergraduate climate is one of the most fun I've ever been around. This percolates up into the MBA crowd for an atmosphere that blends s...   READ MORE
Current Student
Very active social life. The school sponsors many social events, at least once every week, sometimes there are three or more parties / happy hours...   READ MORE

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