Clemson vs Tennessee vs SC

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Any thoughts?

We will visit. I hear Clemson is beautiful and on a lake but middle of nowhere. UTK is cute but not beautiful but nice facilities and cute little town and villages next to it.

DD less excited about SC

Ultimate goal is UGA probably (deferred) so need to visit these in the meantime.

Has other options too (and some higher ranked) but wanted to check these as we like the warm/southern/friendly vibe.

Have you looked into Ole Miss, UT, A+M, FSU, or UF?

[Anonymous]

I’ve visited 48 states and Columbia is the worst city I’ve ever been to.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Clemson snuck into the playoffs by winning a historically weak conference.

Tennessee caught a tough draw having to travel to Ohio State for the first round, but the cold weather won't have the impact some are saying it will. (Do people not realize how cold it gets in Knoxville?)

South Carolina was the "hottest team in the country" at the end of the season and got robbed of the last playoff spot. Just ask them, they'll tell you.

I like you.

[Anonymous]

I love William and Mary. It's such a great school. My DS loves it there. Highly recommended.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We hit all three in the same trip. Flew into Greenville. Hit Clemson. Back to Greenville. Hit SC the next day then drove to TN. It was a beautiful and fun drive. This was during spring though.

(Then we flew to U Miami. Lol. Talk about hitting a diverse set of schools in the same trip.)

The memories of these trips are priceless. And bonus to you because you are already in.

He liked SC the best. Campus is beautiful. Who cares if Columbia is not. TN was full of spirit and seems like a great place. Campus was just ok.

Clemson was nice. Least favorite. We did a self tour. Maybe that made a difference.

Miami didn’t feel like a college. More like a resort. I was surprised he didn’t like it
Doesn’t matter because he was deferred then waitlisted. He is now at a comparable school that has a great campus and college town so all is well.

And what were your thoughts?

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I love SEC schools. If your son plans on joining a fraternity, it may help to view each school from that perspective.

I prefer access to the ocean or to a large fresh water lake (SC or Clemson).

Was he accepted to any of the Honor Colleges ?

Any planned major ?

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My daughter's only complaint about Columbia as a city is that it lacks shopping - like a mall. This is a kid who also loved to go into Georgetown and markets downtown. She does love Saturday mornings at the Soda City market and fell in love with SEC football. We'll see how the next few months go in terms of things to do, but there is a healthy bar scene, including 18+ options I believe.

She does have a car and runs around town a lot, can get everything she needs in terms of food and errands, and is super happy.

I have visited several times, and I really like it there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Any thoughts?

We will visit. I hear Clemson is beautiful and on a lake but middle of nowhere. UTK is cute but not beautiful but nice facilities and cute little town and villages next to it.

DD less excited about SC

Ultimate goal is UGA probably (deferred) so need to visit these in the meantime.

Has other options too (and some higher ranked) but wanted to check these as we like the warm/southern/friendly vibe.

Have you looked into Ole Miss, UT, A+M, FSU, or UF?

Applied to UT (reach) FSU and UF
Definitely excited about those!

No interest in Ole Miss over any of these 3.

UGA is still the final goal . (or California schools)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I love William and Mary. It's such a great school. My DS loves it there. Highly recommended.

If she didn’t get into UGA, she’s not getting into W&M.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I love SEC schools. If your son plans on joining a fraternity, it may help to view each school from that perspective.

I prefer access to the ocean or to a large fresh water lake (SC or Clemson).

Was he accepted to any of the Honor Colleges ?

Any planned major ?

Columbia isn't near the ocean. Look into Coastal Carolina if you want that.

[Anonymous]

Southern Greek life and frat bro culture terrify me. Also my DD has a Jewish last name. I even worry about NC.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Southern Greek life and frat bro culture terrify me. Also my DD has a Jewish last name. I even worry about NC.

These three schools are more welcoming to Jewish students than any Ivy or blue state flagship. Have you not followed the news since 10/7/23?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Any thoughts?

We will visit. I hear Clemson is beautiful and on a lake but middle of nowhere. UTK is cute but not beautiful but nice facilities and cute little town and villages next to it.

DD less excited about SC

Ultimate goal is UGA probably (deferred) so need to visit these in the meantime.

Has other options too (and some higher ranked) but wanted to check these as we like the warm/southern/friendly vibe.

Have you looked into Ole Miss, UT, A+M, FSU, or UF?

Applied to UT (reach) FSU and UF
Definitely excited about those!

No interest in Ole Miss over any of these 3.

UGA is still the final goal . (or California schools)

Which CA schools did she apply?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I love William and Mary. It's such a great school. My DS loves it there. Highly recommended.

If she didn’t get into UGA, she’s not getting into W&M.

UGA is really competitive. Not sure what you're talking about. Esp OOS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Clemson snuck into the playoffs by winning a historically weak conference.

Tennessee caught a tough draw having to travel to Ohio State for the first round, but the cold weather won't have the impact some are saying it will. (Do people not realize how cold it gets in Knoxville?)

South Carolina was the "hottest team in the country" at the end of the season and got robbed of the last playoff spot. Just ask them, they'll tell you.

Wrong forum.