<p>i know that ur involved with clemson through here,facebook, etc. i was just wondering clemson being a target school for me that i should be safe being accepted on account of a surplus of extracurriculars and community service. i know that a lot of other kids are getting oos scholarships but as a more neutral applicant should i feel relatively safe?</p>
<p>I don’t really understand your question, feel relatively safe about what?</p>
<p>Mulski, are you wondering if, because you didn’t receive OOS tuition waiver, could your surplus of community service and extracurriculars compensate and make you more likely for admission. (than if you didn’t have those activities) Is that what you’re asking?</p>
<p>I would bet that since Clemson doesn’t have EA, then your EC’s may count more NOW that the earlier applicants(who were accepted on #'s, such as my son), who did receive OOS, have been accepted. You may be in this next wave of acceptances. Good luck!</p>
<p>Mitch, Pierre or ANYONE :</p>
<p>Today, my son received a letter from a class of '13 Clemson student’s parent. It was from the Northeast and we’re in GA. It was basically trying to convince him to accept admission and pay for housing. We still haven’t heard if there will be any additional scholarships, so can’t do that. He did receive full tuition at AU, $4,000 travel abroad stipend and $1,500 technology allowance, so looking at Clemson with $11,000+/year in tuition plus R & B, isn’t looking too good. We really liked Clemson, however, too.</p>
<p>I got a letter too after I got accepted from a parent in the Boston area trying to persuade me to accept. I really can’t tell you anything about additional scholarships since I never got one in the first place but best of luck finding money for college!!</p>
<p>Feedback, if the final decision is a financial one then your decision is made. Unless you’re in the National Scholar process, Clemson will not match the Auburn offer, especially given the economic conditions. We had a similar situation a couple of years ago and son ultimately decided on Clemson/Clemson Honors College and a few extra student loans. Some additional merit money was received and a new scholarship has been awarded since arriving on campus. Even including the money factor, son is still very happy with his decision. From a parent’s perspective, I’m equally thrilled with Clemson. It’s been better than expected!</p>
<p>Financial Aid Comparison between Auburn and Clemson: (from Princeton Review)</p>
<p>Freshman receiving any financial aid: Auburn 63%, Clemson 87%
Undergraduates receiving any financial aid: Auburn 54%, Clemson 71%
Average Percent of Need Met: Auburn 54%, Clemson 39%
Average Total Financial Aid Package: Auburn $8,740, Clemson $9,154
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid: Auburn $6,195, Clemson $3,508
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid: Auburn $5,419, Clemson $3,337
Average Need-Based Loan: Auburn $4,373, Clemson $4,192
Average amount of loan debt per graduate: Auburn $22,232, Clemson $17,882</p>