<p>How often do they accept OOS students? Every time i look at a website for it i get a different answer. Im a white male from Oregon with a 3.3, 1980 SAT, and 27 ACT</p>
<p>thanks for your help</p>
<p>They don’t release statistics for the acceptance rate of out of state students. However 33% of students here are from outside the state of South Carolina. Our student government vice president next year is from Alaska.</p>
<p>If you want to get in, ideally, you want a GPA of A-/B+ an SAT score at least of 1150-1310 (critical reading and math only) or an ACT score between 25-30.</p>
<p>You have test scores but your GPA may be on the low side. Work on getting that GPA up!</p>
<p>I know it sounds bad, and it may cause some disagreements… BUT… I wouldn’t say you are white either decline to state or find out a race that Clemson has very little of. Most schools say they do not base there admissions on race, but if they secretly do… it may help your chances. Plus, race is determined by what you feel you are, not what other people believe you to be.</p>
<p>Maybe try taking a course or two over summer at a JC to help GPA? use a professor rating site and try to get A’s. I wish I would have taken a few over summer when I was in HS. Summer classes are so fast, if you put in a good effort you are almost forced to do well.</p>
<p>If this causes any disagreements I am sorry, just trying to help him get in.</p>
<p>I would strongly avoid listening to kyleram’s “race” suggestion. Integrity is something that is definitely missing in our society today. Instead of trying to game the admissions process, be truthful and transparent and let things go as they are.</p>
<p>Anyways, I am confident that Clemson truly does not consider race in admissions decisions. I believe that if it were, there would be a lot more minorities instead of a 90% white school. On the Princeton Review website it says that race is not considered for Clemson while on other colleges, it says that race is considered.</p>
<p>so if i were to say that i was native american (which i am, 25%), are you suggesting that it would help my chances, or decrease my chances. Im not saying im going to im just trying to get things straight here.</p>
<p>If you are, then it won’t hurt your chances for acceptance and it may benefit you with various types of scholarships.</p>
<p>yeah you may get some scholarships (diversity scholarships I think they are called)</p>
<p>yeah but there is a problem with that, i dont have the certification of my grandfathers tribal blood. He and my grandmother divorced a long time ago, and he passed not too long after. I dont think they would accept anything without certification.</p>
<p>well go ahead and mark it whatever race category you think you best belong (ask your parents what they think).</p>
<p>My cousin claimed to be native american. She died her hair black and everything. She got scholarships for it… and they couldn’t really say she was lying, because she <em>is</em> a native American… she was born here.</p>
<p>If you’re 25% Native American, then CLAIM IT.</p>
<p>At my school, it’s like 90% white… but everyone puts down on their PSATs and SATs that they have whatever heritage. (Truthful heritage… even if it’s only 1/8) You get scholarships and it helps school be more ‘diverse’.</p>
<p>Clemson, though, may truly not care about race. That generally isn’t true, though.</p>
<p>^except that is not an example of complete honesty, that’s called twisting the truth. Not something we want to encourage people to do.</p>
<p>Wow-- that’s the first time I’ve ever heard of dying your hair black and falsifying your heritage. I’ve heard it suggested in grumbling but I didn’t think people actually did it. The Native American spirits must be turning over in their graves. Talk about bad Karma.</p>
<p>I agree with you newjersey… I know I said fill the bubble but I don’t think that is cool to do… especially since we treated the native americans so poorly. </p>
<p>I’m irish and german, too bad that doesn’t do anything for me haha</p>
<p>I have orientation next week… any tips?
Anyone know how far the ramada is from the amtrak station? is it walk-able at 10pm? haha</p>
<p>THANKS</p>
<p>Yeah the Ramada is one block from the station. From the station, take a left onto the road going parallel to the train tracks (Tiger Boulevard) and the Ramada will be at the next light. I’ve stayed there 2 times myself.</p>
<p>I don’t really have any tips haha, just enjoy yourself!</p>
<p>thanks! you’ve been legit this whole time! the school should pay you to be on sites like this haha</p>
<p>oh by the way I forgot to mention, one block = 0.5 miles haha, welcome to the south (just kidding)</p>
<p>the only thing I’ve gotten from all this is that tons of people on campus know me but being someone who tries to be down to earth and someone who hates being popular, it gets annoying when people act like you’re a big deal when you aren’t.</p>
<p>Okay, is it just the stats (GPA +Board scores)? Nothing I can do to increase my chances? I went there this weekend and loved it. But the admissions guy said forget recommendations, essay, etc…Does it help that I am oos and don’t need financial aid? I am a white girl, (the worst demographic…) I have gone to a competitive private school and have a B average, decent board scores (would be great except for my math…I just don’t test well in math.) P.S. don’t look at my “profile,” I highjacked my brothers sign in name, etc. He went to Amherst 2 years ago and told me about this website…</p>
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<li><p>Clemson doesn’t use race as a factor in admissions (tough to explain otherwise how 90% of students are caucasian/white) so there is no “worst” demographic.</p></li>
<li><p>Here’s what the Princeton Review says about the importance of admissions criteria for Clemson:</p></li>
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<p>Rigor of Secondary School Record: Very important
Class Rank: Very important
Academic GPA: Very important
Standardized Test Scores: Very important
Application Essay: Considered
Recommendation(s): Considered
Interview: Not Considered
Extracurricular Activities: Considered
Talent / Ability: Considered
Character / Personal Qualities: Not Considered
First Generation: Not Considered
Alumni/ AE Relation: Important
Geographical Residence: Not Considered
State Residency: Very important
Religious Affiliation / Commitment: Not Considered
Racial / Ethnic Status: Not Considered
Volunteer Work: Not Considered
Work Experience: Not Considered
Level of applicant’s interest: Not Considered</p>
<p>Most students accepted to Clemson have at least a B+/A- average. I was able to get in with a B average but mainly because I got a 34 on my ACT and went to a pretty good high school. You’re going to have to have good test scores if you can’t get your grades up to a B+ average. However, maybe going to a competitive private school (if well known) can help your cause. Most colleges know what the good high schools in each area of the country are (and your school should send the college a profile of your high school stats and achievements).</p>
<p>So what can you do to improve your chances? Keep your grades up, try and get some better test scores (get a Kaplan/Princeton Review book and practice, practice, practice). It says that extracurricular activities, essay and recommendations aren’t important but they are considered so if you have any outstanding recommendations, activities or you can write a really good essay, that might be something that might slightly help your cause.</p>
<p>Good luck with getting in!</p>
<p>I would highly advise against falsifying your race (or racial identity as you are being told to view it). You do have to have your #'s, etc to claim that you are Native American. I believe the requirement is 1/16th. There are threads on this in the general forums so you can search there if you want more information. </p>
<p>The information Pierre has offered is quite good. It is from the schools ‘common data set’. Every school is required to file this information each year in the same format. There are links here or just google the name of the school and common data set.</p>
<p>If you are a rising Sr it is a bit late to change your ECs, continue with what you have been doing. Pursue leadership roles. While ECs are not top consideration, if your stats do not really hit the highest marks, they will start to look at other factors. All ECs are not the same and some will jump out, even to a school that doesn’t give them much weight.</p>