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College Admissions for South Carolina Students

College admissions guide for SC students. USC, Clemson strategies. Palmetto Fellows and LIFE Scholarship requirements.

1120

Average SAT (SC)

60%

College-going rate

Palmetto Fellows / LIFE Scholarship

State merit scholarship

Top Public Colleges in South Carolina

University of South CarolinaClemson UniversityCollege of Charleston

Top Private Colleges in South Carolina

Furman UniversityWofford College

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Palmetto Fellows and LIFE?

Palmetto Fellows ($6,700/year) requires a 3.5 GPA + 1200 SAT/27 ACT or top 6% class rank. LIFE ($5,000/year) requires a 3.0 GPA + 1100 SAT or top 30% class rank.

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