* Request that official test scores from testing program be sent to the colleges.
o For SAT I and II: first four reports are free. Each additional report is $9.50 with a onetime processing fee of $27.
o For ACT: $9.00 per test date per report.
* Request that your high school send your transcript to the colleges as well as any counselor recommendation forms.
* Get letters of recommendation from your teachers.
* Write essay/personal statements/short answer questions.
o Have someone proofread your essay for grammatical mistakes and another person proofread it for content.
* Complete application.
* Send in completed application, any additional forms (scholarships, Honors Colleges, etc) and application fee.
* If necessary, set up your alumni interview.
* Breathe and relax!!!! You have done everything you can do and now it’s the schools’ turn to do some work.
Timeline:
* mid-August:o Know where you plan to apply and have as many applications printed or ready online as you can. Some schools may wait until later to make them available, but you can still try now.
o Attempt to start any essays or short answer questions required by the school. Once classes start, it’s going to be hard to find the time to work on them so start early!
* Early September:
o Request that your high school guidance counselor send out your transcripts and fill out any forms required. Your high school may not process your request until later in the year, but most counselors will appreciate that you got it into them early.
o Contact the admissions office for each school with any questions you may have about the application through email or by phone.
* Mid to late September:
o You should have taken the SAT or ACT at least once (preferably twice) by this time.
o Begin to ask teachers for letters of recommendation.
o Complete the actual application including any supplementary materials used for scholarships or honors colleges.
* Early October:
o If you plan to take the SAT or ACT again, do so now. Also if you know that the school you are applying to requires SAT II, begin to take them now.
o Have someone that you trust proofread your essay and make any final changes.
* Mid to late October:
o Gather all materials and prepare to send them out.
o Check one last time on the admissions website for any last minute additions to the application. * As needed:
o Some colleges may request that you send them the transcript from the first semester of your senior year before they make their final decision. Do so as early as it is available from your high school.
o For any school that requires an alumni interview, set up a date as early as is convenient for both you and the interviewer. You want to catch them early in the application season before they are burned out.
o Keep an eye on your email and mailbox just in case the school requires extra information from you individually.
* Mid March to early April:o Keep an eye out for the big envelopes in your mailbox because they should start rolling in any time now.
o NOTE: some schools will let you know whether you have been accepted on a rolling basis so you may be in store for a surprise earlier than you thought!!!!
o If you are wait-listed, make sure to return the form stating that you wish to remain on the wait list as soon as you can. It also may be a good idea to send the admissions office a letter expressing your continued interest in the college.
* Mid April to mid August: relax and celebrate your accomplishment!!!!! It’s a big deal!!!! CONGRATULATIONS FROM YOUR WRITERS!!!!!!
Letters of Recommendation
Who to ask:
* A teacher that you have had either sophomore or junior year is considered to be best. If you have had them for more than one class, that’s even better.
* Some applications require letters from specific areas of instruction depending on your intended major.
* If a letter from a particular course isn’t required, choose a teacher whose class you really enjoyed or did well in. (Both would be better!)
o Another note with this is even if you haven’t gotten an A in the class, but worked exceptionally hard to get the grade you did (attended extra tutoring sessions, asked for help before/after class, paid attention during lecture, etc) the teacher will be able to comment on how hard you work.
* It is also a good idea to ask for a letter from a teacher whose course directly coincides with your intended major. For example, if you want to major in history, don’t just send letters from math and science teachers. The college will want to know how you do in the subject you plan on studying.
* Another option is to ask a teacher that served as an advisor for one of your extracurricular activities. If you pick this option, make sure that you have been actively involved in the activity and not just a member who shows up periodically.
How to ask:
* DON’T PUT THEM ON THE SPOT!!!! Never ask them during class or in front of other people. It would be a good idea to send an email beforehand:
Dear Mr. (Ms.) X,I am applying to school A and am curious to know whether you would feel comfortable writing a strong letter of recommendation for me. I would really appreciate any help that you could give me in this process. Thank you very much for your time.Your name
* The key here is that by emailing you prevent them from feeling uncomfortable saying no and writing a weak or unflattering letter. By including the words “strong letter”, it becomes clear that if they can’t write a good letter you would rather they didn’t write one at all.
When to ask:
* Ask as soon as possible. The teachers who are the most popular amongst the students are going to have a lot of requests for recommendation letters. You don’t want yours to sound like every other student’s who applies to the same college.
* Give the teachers about 2-3 weeks before the letter needs to be SENT (note this says sent and not received-allow time for mail service!). Teachers are busy too and by rushing them to finish your letter, you lose.
Other tips:
* Make it easy for the teacher to send your letter out:
o Give them a self-sealing, pre-addressed, stamped envelope that has YOUR return address on it. That way they don’t have to pay to send out your letters and there won’t be a delay in getting them out.
o Offer to come and pick them up to send them out. Some teachers may offer to do it for you, but you don’t want to risk making the assumption that they will.
o Include a copy of your resume with the form and envelope. If the teacher knows you well enough, they may not need it but having it will make the process easier for them.
o If there is an essay portion of your application, feel free to include it if it’s appropriate. This extra material may give the teacher a better idea of who you are outside the classroom, but make sure that it’s grammatically correct and complete first!
o Fill out any demographic data (ex. your name, address, etc.) on the teacher comment form before you give it to the teacher.
* Follow-ups:
o Thank the teacher both in person (when you pick up your letters or when you see them next).
o Also deliver a hand-written thank you note-you never know whether the school may contact the teacher and you want to make sure that you are still fresh in their mind!
o Let your teacher know how things turned out. They have taken the time to help you apply, so let them know if you were successful!
* Counselor recommendations:
o Most schools require that your guidance counselor fill out some sort of form about grading policies. Occasionally this can include a portion where they have to evaluate you as a person.
o Get this material into your counselor as soon as they start accepting it-counselors are going to be swamped with work at this time of the year and you want your form to be one of the first ones they come across not the last.
o The same advice can be applied to requesting that your transcript be sent to your colleges to complete your application. Request your transcripts asap and include any forms you need filled out at this time. Don’t make it so that you have to make multiple return trips to the counselors’ office.
Interviews
Clothing:
* Professional and comfortable:
o You are going to be nervous so don’t wear something that you feel uncomfortable in. However your outfit should be professional. For guys, nice pants (not jeans), a polo shirt and nice shoes (no sneakers or flip flops) should be fine. For girls, a pair of dress pants or a nice skirt (not too short or tight), a blouse and closed-toe shoes with no or a very low heel are appropriate. Basically if you wouldn’t wear it to church or a job interview, you shouldn’t wear it to a college interview.
o Make-up, jewelry and perfume/cologne should be kept to a minimum.
o You want the interviewer to remember YOU not your outfit.
Activities:
* Don’t spout off a list of everything you have ever done in high school. The interviewer won’t be able to write it down fast enough and things will be left out.
* Focus on a few activities that have special meaning for you and coincide with your potential major/career. Make sure that you are able to explain WHY they are important to you and what you have gotten out of them.
o If as part of the activity, you participated in any events (volunteer experiences, fundraisers, etc ) keep them handy in your mind in case the interviewer is unfamiliar with the organization or activity.
o Highlight any leadership roles that you have held while you were part of the organizations and discuss what the leadership role entailed.
* Mention any long term jobs you’ve had if they take up a significant portion of your time outside of school. Not all applications have room for them so this is your time to show them off! By the way, babysitting, pet sitting or cutting lawns occasionally are not likely to be something that leaves an impression on your interviewer. Focus on jobs that you’ve had for an extended period of time (6 months or more).
* This is your time to brag a little bit about how involved you are with your interests. Your interviewer will likely know your scores, grades and course load already so tell them things that aren’t on your application.
Interviewer: when you are notified of your interview, the school often provides you with some background information on your interviewer. Keep this information in mind since it may come in handy during the interview-it is likely that you have some common ground!
* It also wouldn’t be a bad idea to keep an eye or ear open for any information about your interviewer-they may work at the university you are applying to or another college, conduct research and publish articles, etc. Any of this information can be used as an icebreaker or to fill up awkward silences.
School information: the person who is interviewing you is almost always going to be an alumnus of the school you are applying to. This means that they know the school better than just about anyone.
* To be prepared, you may want to have a general understanding of the school’s history and anything that makes it unique.
* Be able to discuss why you want to attend the school (and just saying “they have a great football team” is almost never a good answer). Options for answering this question (and most interviews will not end before you are asked this question) can include the major you are interested in, the alumni involvement, any special programs or faculty members that you want to take advantage of or work with, etc. There had to be a reason that you applied to the school, what was it?
Etiquette:
* BE PUNCTUAL!!!! It is likely that there will be other applicants coming after you to interview with the same person. Respect their time and the interviewer’s time.
o Plan to arrive about 10 minutes or so before your scheduled time just in case you have trouble locating the actual location.
o If you are unsure of where you are going, have directions handy and leave even earlier to avoid being late.
o Keep traffic conditions in mind-they may want to meet after they finish work which may put you on the road during rush hour.
* Don’t talk forever-this goes back to the fact that they may have other interviews to do after you.
o You may be able to determine whether they do or not by asking how many interviews they have scheduled that day or by commenting on how busy a time of year this must be for them. The key here is to play it by ear.
* Your interviewer may be a very recent graduate or someone who graduated many years before you were even born. The material you talk about will likely be the same, but the way you talk about it may be different.
o The key thing to remember is that you are on an interview and not talking with a friend or peer. Be respectful and reserved, but still personable.
* Be able to take cues from your interviewer about how formal or informal the meeting will be.
* It is ok to make some small talk or inquire about some of their background information if it seems appropriate in the situation. They may volunteer some information to you at the start of the interview.
* After the interview (within a week), send a hand-written thank you note to the address you have for the interviewer. Thank them for taking the time to meet with you and answering any questions you may have asked. Include that it was nice to meet them and that you hope they have a good holiday season/remainder of the school year or whatever is most appropriate for their individual situation. Make sure your note is grammatically correct and their name is spelled properly!
* Personal stories/anecdotes??????
Honesty: if it’s not true, don’t say it. It is not worth getting caught in a lie and looking untrustworthy just to impress someone. Talk about only what you know!
Other tips:
* Come prepared with some questions about either the school in general or their experience while attending the university.
* Relax and be as natural as you can be. Keep in mind that most schools don’t make their decisions solely based on the interview, it is just an opportunity for them to get to know you on a more personal level.
Writing College Admissions Essays
One of the scariest parts of the college admissions process is writing the college admissions essay or the personal statement. First, you may or may not be given a topic and second, you have so much to say with so little room to say it. The section is important because it will allow the admission committees to see that you are a real person, not just some numbers and letters put together. Thus, it is important to give the admissions committee a good idea of the type of person you are, including your values, and thought process. Outlined below is a step-by-step process on how to write your admissions essay from brainstorming to turning the essay in.
* Brainstorming
o As with all papers it is a great idea to brainstorm, and this is especially true for college admissions essays. The goal of the essay is to bring forward characteristics of yourself that you want the college you are applying to see. When brain storming take time to think about your strengths, weaknesses, and characteristics. Let the thoughts simmer in your head for a week. After this time you will have picked what you believe are the best descriptions of you. Do not think of activities, those will be added later. If you need further help defining your characteristics ask a friend, family member, or someone who knows you well to tell you what they think your defining characteristics are. The brainstorming is also beneficial because it helps you to see your values and that you should be proud of yourself.
* Outlining
o After picking the best descriptions of yourself, think of examples of when you showed the characteristic. For example, if you define yourself as a resilient person give a time when you didn’t let an experience knock you down. If you can’t think of an example, pick another quality. If you have an example of your description that comes from your activities, feel free to use it. In addition to outlining, you can pick a description of yourself and then tell a story of a time when you showed that quality. The story should be about twenty minutes long. Outlining should be done even if a topic is given to you, it will help you to learn how to bring out the qualities you want to stress.
* Topics
o When you are given a topic
* Make sure you answer the question completely, don’t just write about whatever you feel like.
* If you have a choice of topics, pick something that you feel that you can be passionate about. Your passion will come across in the writing, making it more interesting to read
* Common Topic Questions
* Tell us about yourself
o Write about give a few qualities that you feel best describe you and give examples of when you demonstrated them (see outlining helps!)
o Know that they aren’t expecting you to be Mother Theresa, or Albert Einstein, be yourself, this will help you to stand out.
o Be FOCUSED!!!
* Why do you want to attend this school
o Write about the specific characteristics of the school that attract you (don’t write because there are hot girls), for example, I feel that you school is always trying to better itself and its facilities are world-class.
o Make sure what you say about the college is correct, because the people reading your essay know everything about the college
* Creative questions
o Write logically, not creating weird scenarios that would never happen, and somehow work your best qualities into the essay. Again, make sure you know what you are talking about, it is not the time to act like you know what you’re talking about.
o When you aren’t given a topic
* Pick a topic that you can be passionate about, this is the first step to writing a good essay. If you feel like you can be passionate about the time that your car broke down, write about it. Admissions counselors read so many of the same thing, having a unique essay topic will help you to stand out. Don’t feel like you have to impress the counselors either. They haven’t expected you to cure cancer. The topic should have affected you in some way and write about that. In addition, Make sure the paper shows that you can reflect and write an organized paper. Basically write something you have passion about (make sure the passion comes through in your writing) and make sure it is easy-to-read.
* Start Writing!
o Write in a traditional way, with an introduction, body and conclusion, unless you are writing a story about an event, in which case you won’t have an introduction. If you can try to write in a narrative tone, because admissions counselors like to read stories.
o Introduction
* Most admissions counselors only have a few minutes to read your essay make sure that you grab their attention right away with an amazing grabber. Make sure that you have a well defined thesis. While writing your introduction, make sure that you do not review what you will say later; keep your read wanting to know what will happen next.
o Body
* Each paragraph of the body will contain one characteristic and an example or two when you demonstrated the characteristic. If you are allowed many words, then have multiple paragraphs, but if you are only allowed a few words then try to have one paragraph explaining your best quality, but first try and see how many qualities you can fit in.
o Conclusion
* Resummarize what you stated throughout the essay. Make that you leave the audience feeling as they know you better and satisfied.
o Writing Tips
* Avoid using humor, because it doesn’t work often.
* Make facts about you do not contradict facts about you in your application. For example, don’t say I was in drama club for four years, when in your application you state you were only in drama club for two years.
* Don’t talk about your GPA or SAT/ACT scores
* Don’t mention weaknesses
* Make sure you use transitions when writing.
* Don’t act like someone you’re not
* Be modest
* Proofreading
o After writing the essay, put it away for a few days and don’t think about it. Then after a week or so reread it and see if you feel as though you have gotten your points across. If you feel as though you haven’t try rewriting the parts you feel are lacking and repeating the process. You might have many drafts. If you feel as though you have made your points, ask someone you know, who will tell the truth to you, to read through your essay. Have them check for clarity and readability in addition to grammar. However, don’t have too many people read it, because they might edit out your flare. After you are satisfied with your draft proofread it a few more times, and then get ready to turn it in!
* Turning in your essay
o Make sure it is typed, or clearly handwritten. You do not want to make the admissions counselors mad!
o Try not to use the same essays for all of the schools you are applying to, because the essay will seem bland to them.
Clemson University
How to contact Clemson University
* If you have a question regarding admissions, first check online to see if your question is answered there. In fact, Clemson has a virtual admissions counselor that will answer some of their most common questions. The virtual advisor can be found at the bottom of the website listed below. To find information for incoming freshmen, look to the right for the bar that says freshmen. There you should find everything you need, if you don’t, try calling the University at the phone number listed below. Don’t be afraid to ask the admissions people a question that is what they’re for, and they’ve probably heard it many times!
* Address: 105 Sikes Hall, Box 345124Clemson, S.C. 29634-5124
* Phone: (864) 656-2287
* Fax: (864) 656-2464
* Website: http://www.clemson.edu/prospectivestudents/
* Email:
Deadline Information
* Clemson University has two deadlines for admission. The first deadline is for the priority application and it is due December 12th. The priority application is for _____. The final application deadline is May 1st; however, you should have all of your materials in by the December 12th deadline. If you do not have your materials in by this date, many of the spots may already be filled. You don’t want the reason you didn’t get in to be because you didn’t get you application materials in on time. Also, for consideration to receive scholarships your application must be in by December 31st. The dates listed are the dates that the materials should actually be at the office, not the postmarked date.
ApplicationDeadline:
Priority Application Deadline-December 12th
Regular Application Deadline-May 1st
Deadline to Receive Scholarships-December 31st
How much does it cost to apply?
* To apply to Clemson, it costs $60. Money may be sent in by check or money order, with both being made out to Clemson University. The fee is nonrefundable. If you cannot afford the fee email NACAC, collegeboard, or LOOK UP EMAILS ACT for information about their fee assistance programs.
What has to be in your Clemson Application?
* Clemson, compared to some other schools has fairly simple application requirements. In your application you must include: information about your high school transcript with class rank (if class rank is not on transcript talk to you guidance counselor), SAT/ACT scores (directly from the testing service, contact at EMAIL) , the application itself downloaded from WEBSITE, and the guidance counselor form within the application. Clemson, unlike many other colleges, does not require personal statements, essays or letters of recommendation. However, they are accepted and will be looked at by admissions counselors, if you feel as though you need to send them in.
* Weight placed on admissions factors (if applicable)
o Very Important: Rigor of HS record, class rank, gpa, state residency, and standardized test scores
o Important: alumi relation
o Considered: essay, extracurricular activities, talent/abilities, choice of major and recommendations
o Not considered: interview, race, work experience, volunteerism
* SAT/ACT scores
o Both need tests w/ writing section
o SAT
* Math: 587-680
* Verbal: 550-640o
ACT: 25-30
* High school GPA: 4.13
* Class rank in high school (if possible)
o Top 10% of HS class:52%
o Top 25% of HS class:75%
* Freshman requirements
o Total Hours: 19
* English: 4
* Math: 3, 4 recommended
* Laboratory Science: 3, 4 recommended
* Foreign Language:3 ( but if don’t have 3 hrs can still apply, need reason why)
* Social Sciences:3
* Other: 2
* Phys. Ed/ROTC: 1
* Honors college information
o To be considered applicant must:
* Be in top 10% of HS class
*Score a 1300 or higher on the SAT (including critical reading and math) or have a ACT score greater than 30
* Will consider applicants that do not meet requirements though
o Accepted students usually have a 1400 or higher and are in the top 3% of their HS class
o Requirements for applicants
* Must submit HS transcript
* 2 LORs (one from guidance counselor and one from teacher)
* Must access application online
* GET FORM ONLINE (don’t know what it requires)
o For priority consideration need application to be in by Dec 1st(notified by Feb. 15) and for nonpriority before March 1st
* After dec. 1st will be considered on rolling admissions
* AP/IB policies
o AP
* Will usually accept credits if student scored 3 or higher. Credits will be awarded by score, for example a higher score may earn the students more credit hours than a lower score
* See AP award chart
* When taking the test the student must mark Clemson as a college they want their AP scores sent to and include social security number
* Clemson’s number:5111
o IB
* Will be awarded credit if score is high enough
* Anthropology — A score of 4, 5, 6 or 7 will earn Anthropology elective credit.
* Biology — A score of 4, 5, 6 or 7 will earn credit for BIOL 103/105 and BIOL 104/106.
* Business & Management — A score of 4, 5, 6 or 7 on the HL Business and Organization examination will earn credit for MGT 201.
* Chemistry — In majors requiring organic chemistry, credit for CH 101 will be given for a score of 4, 5, 6 or 7. In majors that do not require organic chemistry, credit for CH 101 will be given for a score of 4 or 5 , and CH 101 and CH 102 will be given for a score of 6 or 7.
* Economics — A score of 4, 5, 6 or 7 will earn credit for ECON 211 and 212.
* English — A score of 4 will earn credit for ENGL 101. A score of 5 or 6 will earn credit for ENGL 101 and 212. A score of 7 will earn credit for ENGL 101, 103 and 212.
* Environmental Systems — A score of 4, 5, 6 or 7 will earn credit for EN SP 200.
* Foreign Languages — A score of 4 will earn credit for FR 101, GER 101, ITAL 101, JAPN 101, RUSS 101 or SPAN 101 (dependent upon HL language examination). A score of 5, 6 or 7 will receive credit for FR 101 and 102, GER 101 and 102, ITAL 101 and 102, JAPN 101 and 102, RUSS 101 and 102, or SPAN 101 and 102 (dependent upon HL language examination).
* Geography — A score of 4, 5, 6 or 7 will receive credit for GEOG 101.
* History — A score of 4, 5, 6, or 7 on the HL History-European examination will earn credit for HIST 173. A score of 4 or 5 on the HL History-Americas examination will earn credit for HIST 101. A score of 6 or 7 on the HL History- Americas examination will earn credit for HIST 101 and 102.
* Mathematics — For students taking the calculus sequence, credit for MTHSC 106 and 108 can be awarded. A score of 4 or 5 on the HL Mathematics examination earns placement in MTHSC 108. Upon completion of MTHSC 108 with a grade of C or better, credit will be given for MTHSC 106. A score of 6 or 7 on the HL Mathematics examination earns credit for MTHSC 106.
* Music — A score of 4, 5, 6 or 7 will be given credit. Exact credit and courses will be determined on an individual basis.
* Philosophy — A score of 4, 5, 6 or 7 will earn credit for PHIL 101.
* Psychology — A score of 4, 5, 6 or 7 will earn credit for PSYCH 201.
* Theatre Arts — A score of 4, 5, 6 or 7 will be given credit. Exact credit and courses will be determined on an individual basis.
* Visual Arts — A score of 4, 5, 6 or 7 on the HL Art/Design examination will earn credit for ART 103.
o For any questions about transfer credit email: Ms. Bonnie Duncan at bonnieg@clemson.edu
* Residency Info
o Student and parent must fill out form stating South Carolina resident
o Along with other info
* Actual application for college and honors college (if available)
College of Charleston
* Contact information
o Address: 66 George Street, Charleston, SC 29424 United States
o Phone Number: 843-953-5670
o Fax: 843-953-6322
o Website: http://www.cofc.edu/admissions/
o Email: admissions@cofc.edu
* Deadlines and notification dates
o Nov 1st for early notification
o Dec 1st for merit based scholarships
o Feb 1st regular priority deadline
* Priority will be given to students who applied before Feb 1st
o Apr. 1st reg app. deadline
* Applicants will be accepted after Feb 1st but will be accepted only if there are available seats
* Cost of applying (application fees)
o $45 for paper application
o $35 for online application
* What has to be in the application: essays, letters of recommendation, etc.
o Application
o HS transcripts
o ACT/SAT scores
o Secondary School Report (filled out by guidance counselor)
o LORs are NOT required
o Essay
* Not required for early action, required for regular decision and honors college (can use for both honors and admission)
* 300-500 words, one of four topics
o Personal statement
* Optional
* Write about special circumstances
* Especially if not enrolled in high school during the past year
* Weight placed on admissions factors (if applicable)
o Very Important: rigor of HS work, GPA, standardized test scores, state residency
o Important: Class rank, talent/ability, character/personal qualities, first generation
o Considered: essay, recommendations, extracurricular activities, race, work experience
* SAT/ACT scores
o SAT
* In-state: 1080-1230
* Out-of-state: 1160-1290
o ACT
* In-state:23-26
* Out-of-state: 23-28
* High school GPA: 3.81
* Class rank in high school (if possible)
o Most in top 16% of HS class
* Freshman requirements
o English:4 credits (one course must cover American Lit and one course must cover English Lit)
o Math: 3 credits (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II, higher level courses are recommended)
o Laboratory Science: 3 credits (from Biology, Chemistry, or Physics, 2 of the credits must be in two different fields)
o Foreign Language: 3 credits (2 credits must be from the same foreign language)
o Social Sciences: 3 credits (one US history course is required, half units of econ and govt are suggested)
o Electives: 4 credits (Computer Science, English, Fine Arts, Foreign Languages, Humanities, Laboratory Science (excluding earth science, general physical science, general environmental science or other introductory science courses for which biology and/or chemistry is not a prerequisite), Mathematics above the level of Algebra II, and Social Sciences. It is suggested that one unit be in Computer Science which includes programming (i.e., not just keyboarding) and one unit in Fine Arts (appreciation of history or performance).
o Phys Ed/ ROTC: 1 credit
* Honors college information
o Description of Applicants
* SAT score of 1340
* ACT score of 30
* Top 6% of High School class
o Complete Honors college application
* Essay (500-800 words)
* Three choices (can use Honors essay ONLY for regular application, but cannot use regular essay for honors)
* HS transcript
* LORs (two)
* Use honors college recommendation form
* SAT/ACT scores
o Application must be turned in by December 1st
* Will be notified from end of November into spring semester
* AP/IB policieso AP
* Awards one semesters worth of credit for scores 3,4, or 5
* Sometimes 2 credits are awarded
o IB
* Credits awarded by table athttp://www.cofc.edu/admissions/admissions%20categories/entering_freshmen/ib_credits.html
Spotlight information on USC-Columbia
Contact information: Office of Undergraduate AdmissionsUniversity of South Carolina-Columbia, SC 29208
Phone number: 803-777-7700
Fax number: 803-777-0101
Website: http://www.sc.edu/admissions/
Deadlines:
October 1, 2008: Early Answer Application Deadline
November 15, 2008: South Carolina Honors College and Top Scholar Application Deadline
December 1, 2008: Priority Application Deadline
February 1, 2009: Credentials Deadline
Notification Dates:
December 15, 2008: Early Answer Notification Date
February 15, 2009: SC Honors College Notification
March 16, 2009: Decision Day
Parts of the application:
ApplicationNonrefundable application fee ($50)
High-school transcript(s)
Official test scores sent directly from testing site
Honors College and Top Scholars application*
Two recommendation letters*
*Note: the marked components are only required if the applicant is seeking acceptance into the Honors College
Weight placed on admissions factors:
Academic Criteria Importance
Rigor of Secondary School Record Very important
Class Rank Considered
Academic GPA Important
Standardized Test Scores Very important
Application Essay Considered
Recommendation(s) Considered
Non-Academic Criteria Importance
Interview Not Considered
Extracurricular Activities Considered
Talent/Ability Considered
Character/Personal Qualities Considered
Alumni/AE Relation Considered
Geographical Residence Not Considered
State Residency Considered
Religious Affiliation/Commitment Not Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status Considered
Volunteer Work Considered
Work Experience Considered
Level of applicant’s interest Not Considered
SAT Scores: 1070-1250 (middle 50%)
- Critical Reading: 520-620 (middle 50%)
- Math: 540-640 (middle 50%)
High school GPA: 3.9
Class rank in high school:
- Students in top tenth of HS class: 29%
- Students in top quarter of HS class: 63%
- Students in top half of HS class: 93%
Freshman requirements:
* 4 units of English: two units of strong grammar and composition, one unit of English literature and one unit of American literature
* 3 units of Math: Algebra I, II and geometry are required. A fourth, higher level course is strongly recommended.
* 3 units of Laboratory Science: two units must be taken in two different fields and selected from chemistry, biology and physics. The third course may be from the same field as one of the previous two or from any laboratory science that requires the student have taken biology and/or chemistry.
* 3 units of Social Studies: must include one unit of U.S. history. A half-unit of both government and economics are strongly recommended.
* 2 units of Foreign Language: both units must be the same language.
* 4 units of Academic Electives: must be college-preparatory units and must be taken from at least three different fields-computer science, English, fine arts, foreign language, humanities, laboratory science (except those that don’t require biology and/or chemistry), mathematics above Algebra II, or social sciences. It is suggested that one unit be in computer science that includes programming and one unit in fine arts.
* 1 unit of Physical Education: or ROTC
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