Clemson Priority Decisions coming out today

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Anonymous wrote:DS - summer bridge program. He doesn't want to do that. He wants to spend his last summer at home and needs to work to earn money. Very disappointed. Didn't know this was even a possibility. It sounds like a program that's for kids who they're not sure are ready to be college students without additional support and mentoring. Based on his stats (4.1 weighted, 1380 SAT, 10 APs, leadership positions), I just don't get it.

Does anyone know more about this program?

I posted at 19:06.
My kid didn't apply to Clemson, so maybe I'm wrong--but from my googling it seems like the "summer program" is different from the "bridge program."

"Summer start" the students go the summer before and earn up to 6 credits. It basically gives them a head start academically, getting comfortable on campus, and meeting new people. https://www.clemson.edu/admissions/summer-start/index.html

"The Bridge Program" is where the student goes to "Tri county technical college" (the local community college) for one year. After successful completion of one year there, they automatically enter Clemson, without having to reapply. https://www.tctc.edu/programs/other-learning-experiences/bridge-to-clemson/

When I google "Clemson Summer bridge" program, nothing that meets that exact term comes up.

This is correct. Clemson has gotten so popular in recent years that they are literally cramming the kids in by way of any program they can talk them into.

Thanks for the info. He got into the Summer Start program. The letter said he would be admitted in the fall if he attended the program, so I wonder if he could contact them to ask if he could attend in the fall even if he didn't. They must have the space.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DS - summer bridge program. He doesn't want to do that. He wants to spend his last summer at home and needs to work to earn money. Very disappointed. Didn't know this was even a possibility. It sounds like a program that's for kids who they're not sure are ready to be college students without additional support and mentoring. Based on his stats (4.1 weighted, 1380 SAT, 10 APs, leadership positions), I just don't get it.

Does anyone know more about this program?

I posted at 19:06.
My kid didn't apply to Clemson, so maybe I'm wrong--but from my googling it seems like the "summer program" is different from the "bridge program."

"Summer start" the students go the summer before and earn up to 6 credits. It basically gives them a head start academically, getting comfortable on campus, and meeting new people. https://www.clemson.edu/admissions/summer-start/index.html

"The Bridge Program" is where the student goes to "Tri county technical college" (the local community college) for one year. After successful completion of one year there, they automatically enter Clemson, without having to reapply. https://www.tctc.edu/programs/other-learning-experiences/bridge-to-clemson/

When I google "Clemson Summer bridge" program, nothing that meets that exact term comes up.

This is correct. Clemson has gotten so popular in recent years that they are literally cramming the kids in by way of any program they can talk them into.

Thanks for the info. He got into the Summer Start program. The letter said he would be admitted in the fall if he attended the program, so I wonder if he could contact them to ask if he could attend in the fall even if he didn't. They must have the space.

Please post their response but I’m almost certain the answer is no

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DS - summer bridge program. He doesn't want to do that. He wants to spend his last summer at home and needs to work to earn money. Very disappointed. Didn't know this was even a possibility. It sounds like a program that's for kids who they're not sure are ready to be college students without additional support and mentoring. Based on his stats (4.1 weighted, 1380 SAT, 10 APs, leadership positions), I just don't get it.

Does anyone know more about this program?

I posted at 19:06.
My kid didn't apply to Clemson, so maybe I'm wrong--but from my googling it seems like the "summer program" is different from the "bridge program."

"Summer start" the students go the summer before and earn up to 6 credits. It basically gives them a head start academically, getting comfortable on campus, and meeting new people. https://www.clemson.edu/admissions/summer-start/index.html

"The Bridge Program" is where the student goes to "Tri county technical college" (the local community college) for one year. After successful completion of one year there, they automatically enter Clemson, without having to reapply. https://www.tctc.edu/programs/other-learning-experiences/bridge-to-clemson/

When I google "Clemson Summer bridge" program, nothing that meets that exact term comes up.

This is correct. Clemson has gotten so popular in recent years that they are literally cramming the kids in by way of any program they can talk them into.

Thanks for the info. He got into the Summer Start program. The letter said he would be admitted in the fall if he attended the program, so I wonder if he could contact them to ask if he could attend in the fall even if he didn't. They must have the space.

Please post their response but I’m almost certain the answer is no

They do this so they don’t have to report your kid’s GPA and test scores. He isn’t a fall admit so not included.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DS - summer bridge program. He doesn't want to do that. He wants to spend his last summer at home and needs to work to earn money. Very disappointed. Didn't know this was even a possibility. It sounds like a program that's for kids who they're not sure are ready to be college students without additional support and mentoring. Based on his stats (4.1 weighted, 1380 SAT, 10 APs, leadership positions), I just don't get it.

Does anyone know more about this program?

I posted at 19:06.
My kid didn't apply to Clemson, so maybe I'm wrong--but from my googling it seems like the "summer program" is different from the "bridge program."

"Summer start" the students go the summer before and earn up to 6 credits. It basically gives them a head start academically, getting comfortable on campus, and meeting new people. https://www.clemson.edu/admissions/summer-start/index.html

"The Bridge Program" is where the student goes to "Tri county technical college" (the local community college) for one year. After successful completion of one year there, they automatically enter Clemson, without having to reapply. https://www.tctc.edu/programs/other-learning-experiences/bridge-to-clemson/

When I google "Clemson Summer bridge" program, nothing that meets that exact term comes up.

This is correct. Clemson has gotten so popular in recent years that they are literally cramming the kids in by way of any program they can talk them into.

Thanks for the info. He got into the Summer Start program. The letter said he would be admitted in the fall if he attended the program, so I wonder if he could contact them to ask if he could attend in the fall even if he didn't. They must have the space.

Please post their response but I’m almost certain the answer is no

They do this so they don’t have to report your kid’s GPA and test scores. He isn’t a fall admit so not included.

I would understand that in certain circumstances but his GPA is at the top of this post. It's good!

[Anonymous]

My DS was accepted as an engineer. There was no mention of merit in his acceptance letter. Does that meant there won't be any, or is it still a possibility?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DS - summer bridge program. He doesn't want to do that. He wants to spend his last summer at home and needs to work to earn money. Very disappointed. Didn't know this was even a possibility. It sounds like a program that's for kids who they're not sure are ready to be college students without additional support and mentoring. Based on his stats (4.1 weighted, 1380 SAT, 10 APs, leadership positions), I just don't get it.

Does anyone know more about this program?

Clemson had a higher yield rate last year than expected. Some majors are on overload with kids. Numbers just didn't go his way.

The bridge program allows students to live on campus and participate in activities (but no fraternity or sorority rush) but they attend a local community college the first year. They live on campus and have a shuttle to the community college. It is fairly well thought of and a lot of students have gone on and done well - not a scarlet letter type of thing. OOS it is 20k cheaper first year so that is a bonus.

Your kids stats are pretty good. You can always appeal.

[Anonymous]

I’ve posted earlier about my DD. 3.4/30. We are disappointed. They want her to do Bridge program. WTH is that????

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My DS was accepted as an engineer. There was no mention of merit in his acceptance letter. Does that meant there won't be any, or is it still a possibility?

. My son’s friend was accepted to engineering. The second paragraph contained a merit aid award. My son had no mention today in his acceptance letter to engineering. So I think both of our children are out of luck on that score.

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Anonymous wrote:I’ve posted earlier about my DD. 3.4/30. We are disappointed. They want her to do Bridge program. WTH is that????

Sorry think we were the posters with same stats kids. Mine was offered dummer program which we will definitely consider it’s 5 weeks get two classes under your belt, make some friends, and feel more grounded come fall. But still fall for “real” start.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My DS was accepted as an engineer. There was no mention of merit in his acceptance letter. Does that meant there won't be any, or is it still a possibility?

. My son’s friend was accepted to engineering. The second paragraph contained a merit aid award. My son had no mention today in his acceptance letter to engineering. So I think both of our children are out of luck on that score.

Darn - it is really expensive OOS. Hard to justify the expense.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My DS was accepted as an engineer. There was no mention of merit in his acceptance letter. Does that meant there won't be any, or is it still a possibility?

. My son’s friend was accepted to engineering. The second paragraph contained a merit aid award. My son had no mention today in his acceptance letter to engineering. So I think both of our children are out of luck on that score.

Darn - it is really expensive OOS. Hard to justify the expense.

Interesting, because the OOS cost is $4000 cheaper than in-state at UC campuses.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I’ve posted earlier about my DD. 3.4/30. We are disappointed. They want her to do Bridge program. WTH is that????

Sorry think we were the posters with same stats kids. Mine was offered dummer program which we will definitely consider it’s 5 weeks get two classes under your belt, make some friends, and feel more grounded come fall. But still fall for “real” start.

Yes I responded initially right after you that my DD had the same stats. They want her to do the bridge program where it’s community college for a year. She would have been thrilled with the summer bridge. I doubt she will do it and just move on. I have no idea how it works. Who do you pay tuition to since you live in the dorms. So disappointed.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I’ve posted earlier about my DD. 3.4/30. We are disappointed. They want her to do Bridge program. WTH is that????

Sorry think we were the posters with same stats kids. Mine was offered dummer program which we will definitely consider it’s 5 weeks get two classes under your belt, make some friends, and feel more grounded come fall. But still fall for “real” start.

Yes I responded initially right after you that my DD had the same stats. They want her to do the bridge program where it’s community college for a year. She would have been thrilled with the summer bridge. I doubt she will do it and just move on. I have no idea how it works. Who do you pay tuition to since you live in the dorms. So disappointed.

I’m sorry I understand the disappointment. Mine is disappointed about summer program. It’s a hard year. I truly believe the right thing is out there for Thur daughter. Not sure if any comfort, but I transferred colleges and that was one of the best things Ivecever done. There are a lot of paths…

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My DS was accepted as an engineer. There was no mention of merit in his acceptance letter. Does that meant there won't be any, or is it still a possibility?

. My son’s friend was accepted to engineering. The second paragraph contained a merit aid award. My son had no mention today in his acceptance letter to engineering. So I think both of our children are out of luck on that score.

Darn - it is really expensive OOS. Hard to justify the expense.

Interesting, because the OOS cost is $4000 cheaper than in-state at UC campuses.

Really? Where do you see that? On their website it says OOS is $51k. https://www.clemson.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/cost-and-aid.html UCs are in the $30s for in-state students.