Chance me- University of South Carolina Honors College

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Please chance me for the Honor’s college at USC Columbia.

Class rank: 6/334

I am a white female, and I live out of state.

GPA at the end of sophomore year: 4.83333 w, 4.0 unweighted
Currently AP classes: AP Calc AB, AP United states history, AP Environmental Science, AP English Language and Composition (All A’s)
Last year: AP World (3)
SAT: 1900 (took it once, planning on improving)
Critical Reading: 640
Math: 670
Writing: 590

ECs: President of the Eco-Club
Secretary of Invisible Children’s club
Vice President of National Art Honor’s Society
Treasurer of the Entrepreneur club
Beta Club
Science Olympiad (one year)
Reading Buddies: 3 years (read with local elementary school kids)
Tutoring: Math and science (people in my grade)
Local animal shelter volunteer work
Local soup kitchen volunteer work
Sports: Varsity Swimming (1 year)
Indoor track: 2 years (Captain this year)
Outdoor track: 3 years (Captain this year)
Awards: Highest achievement in biology freshman year
Highest achievement in chemistry sophomore year
Spirit of (my high school) Award

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Bump

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You’ll be fine. You have a stellar resumee, just work on SAT. Practice, practice, practice! That’s the only thing that is holding you back if anything.

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Wow, for the Honor’s college? I wasn’t sure how hard it is to get into but I do know that it is highly ranked

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If you get your SAT to around 2000, I would say it is a virtual guarantee

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Update: I have taken the SAT a second time and it’s now a 2000 :slight_smile:

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I do know some students with your stats that did not get in so make sure you spend a good amount of time on the essays (there are 7). They really do make a difference.

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Do you know what the acceptance rate is? I couldn’t find much information pertaining to the stats on Honor’s College admissions…

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Bump. And does having a lot of volunteer hours or being a legacy help much in terms of the Honors program?

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I’d say you definitely have a chance of getting in. I know several people from my school who are in the honors college and they had way lower stats than you. However, to really be sure that you get in, make sure to write a good essay and improve your SAT score. Good luck!

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Get your SAT up and youre in! Chance me back http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1747756-please-give-me-a-realistic-chance-of-admission-into-a-selective-college.html#latest

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How much higher should I get my SAT up? I’m at a 2000 now

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To really make sure you get in, I would aim for 2100+

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BUMP

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Don’t know the acceptance rate but from the SCHC website: The mid-range of scores–25-75% of all scores–for the 2013 freshman class was between 1390 and 1470 (CR and M). Average weighted GPA was 4.65. Note that they recalculate your GPA using their own formula.

We were told at info sessions earlier this year that stats of incoming classes get higher each year. Look back at some of the HC acceptance threads from prior years to get an idea of the stats of those who are admitted vs. denied.

What’s your 2000 breakdown (as it appears Writing is not considered?)

The essays appear to be very important in deciding among candidates. Your volunteer hours and ECs will be useful in terms of answering questions about leadership, personal achievement, and community service. I recommend starting on them early (during the summer, if they’re available by then) as they are time-consuming and you will want them to reflect the whole variety of reasons (academics, athletics, service, etc.) that the HC should accept you.