Can I Get Into Clemson?

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Hey y’all! I’m a senior in high school in South Carolina and applying to Clemson University as an in state student.

-GPA: 5.241 (3.966 on 4.0 scale)
-Rank: 3 of 137
-SAT: 1280 (710 english, 570 math)
-Taken Dual Enrollment classes since 10th grade. Will have taken 15 dual enrollment classes by the time I graduate.
-Kept all A’s throughout high school apart from a B+ in Algebra 1
-Extracurriculars: FCA, Peer Tutoring, National Honor Society (Officer- Sergeant at Arms for 2 years in a row), Student Council (Officer for 3 years, 10th grade representative, 11th grade representative, Public Relations Officer), Junior Marshal, Volunteered at local museum to help fund my community, Working since summer after junior year
-Intended major: English, maybe with a minor in Communications or Philosophy. Or major in Communications, I haven’t decided yet. I’m trying to prepare for law school.
Please let me know if you think I have a chance, thanks for your input!

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Looks a little above average for Clemson. Should have a good shot. Make sure you have some other safeties and matches.

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Thank you for your input, I appreciate it! I’m looking at Coastal Carolina as a safety school and College of Charleston, USC Beaufort, and Wofford as other options :slight_smile:

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What’s your major or area.

What state are you from - i’ll assume SC.

Your SAT is a tad low but within range. Your rank is great so you’ll get in.

Coastal and Charleston are both great schools and both safeties for you.

Good luck.

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Yes, I’m from SC. I’m taking the SAT again in October to try for a better score since 1280 is a little low. I plan to major in either English or Communications, possibly with a minor in Philosophy. I want to attend law school after Clemson so I’m not 100% sure what major will best prepare me for that. Thank you for your input, I appreciate it!

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I think anything is fine for law. Many say philosophy is great because it teaches you how to think. A STEM is definitely great but that’s not you - but patent attorney. Most do poli sci so it’s nice to do otherwise and stand out.

English will get you better writing skills but do what you enjoy and take advantage of the advising.

If you’re open to OOS, take a look at Florida State - if you get your SAT up. They’ll waive OOS tuition.

Good luck.

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Your stats look good, my daughter is OOS from NJ at Clemson (got some merit) and absolutely LOVES it there. She’s in heaven. My UDel daughter (who loves her school) was wow’d at move in (and UDel is so pretty and she was in the super nice honors dorm freshman year).

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My brother is OOS NY…he has 1380 SAT and UW 90 GPA…chances?