University of South Carolina- what's the deal?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Ever since I found University of South Carolina in my college searching over a year ago, my heart was set on it. In every aspect of the school- it is just perfect for me. I'm from Rhode Island and for many reasons I want out of this state, and out of New England. The south seems a lot more for me. I visited University of Georgia, USC, and Clemson this summer and it seemed as if I'd be happy at all of them, but again, USC stood out to me as just tailored to everything I want and need in a school. Georgia was a close runner up, and Clemson was nice but there are many things about the school that I think would not be good for me (location in the middle of no where, the lack of diversity, etc.; and I do not like the purple and orange colors! lol) So anyway, I applied to those three schools as well as URI just as a safety. So far I've got accepted to URI and wait listed to Clemson. I will be finding out from USC around March 20th and I am just hoping and praying I get in. I think I'll be really upset if I don't. Many people are telling me I should, going by my credentials but I still have knots in my stomach thinking about it. I was wondering if I could get any opinions about my possible acceptance on here and if you have any expierences with USC?</p>

<p>I got an 1130 on my reading/math on my SAT. 580- CR and 550- Math
I am 35 in a class of 260 (about the top 15%)
I've taken 2 AP classes and mostly honors classes throughout high school.
I've played three varsity sports (tennis, basketball, softball)
I go to a public school
I'm a first generation college student (my father was in the military)
I have multiple volunteering experiences.
I've been secretary of the Letterman's Club the past two years
I was treasurer of the Executive Committee freshman year, and have been on the committee since.
I volunteered for the Rhode Island Republican Party
I made it to both the state History Day competitions and Science Fair.</p>

<p>2 things that worry me is that on the application when it asked me to list my activities/honors etc. I wrote that the activity sheet/resueme was being sent via ground mail. (I should have just typed them right into the application but I thought it would have looked better on the activity sheet)</p>

<p>Also, for the personal statement I sent my college essay about a lesson my father taught me (its a good essay, but I'm thinking I should have just done a standard personal statement)</p>

<p>Thanks for any feedback! Please be honest!</p>

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<p>You will probably get into South Carolina. There's a chance you won't, but most of the kids with similiar stats that go to my school got in there. One great thing about South Carolina is they give in state tuition to anyone with a 1250 (Math/Reading) on the SAT. If you do get the chance to take it again, I would really consider studying really hard to get the score b/c OOS tution is a killer.</p>

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<p>are you an OOS or a SC resident?</p>

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<p>"I'm from Rhode Island"</p>

<p>For those that don't know... RI is a state ;-)</p>

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<p>I'm hoping people posting on college boards will know their 50 states!</p>

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<p>Oh crap hahaha, I didn't notice that you were the OP when I saw the second post on the thread (one above me). My bad</p>

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<p>The best part about University of South Carolina is that if you go to some of the parties there you might wind up doin' bong hits with Michael Phelps. It's the only university in the world where all of your wildest dreams can come true, including that one.</p>