<p>When you have all of the aid packages on the table, run the numbers here: [FinAid</a> | Calculators | Award Letter Comparison Tool](<a href=“Your Guide for College Financial Aid - Finaid”>Award Letter Requirements - Finaid) Then talk with your parents about how you can make your education possible.</p>
<p>Grad school admission is dependent on your GPA, your letters of recommendation, your GRE scores, your statement of purpose, and any work/research/publication related to the degree you want to pursue. People get into top grad programs from colleges from all of the universities on your list. It really is OK for you to go to Clemson if you decide that is your best option for your undergrad degree.</p>