Summer Seniors Application 2024

Important Summer Seniors application information and timeline:

Completed applications are due by May 1; this is also the last date you will have to make any changes. After submitting your application, you will receive an email with next steps and a link to edit your application (if needed).
Summer Seniors is free. Students are not expected to pay an application or program fee for the 2024 summer program!
All program applicants will receive their application decision in mid-May.
If invited to a session, please note that space for each session is limited. There is no guarantee you will be able to switch sessions.

If you have any questions or concerns, email our team at admdiversity@mailbox.sc.edu!

Summer Seniors is a four-day event designed exclusively for rising African American high school seniors. The event will be held on the USC Columbia campus, giving students an opportunity to have a true Gamecock experience.

2024 Event Dates
Session 1: Wednesday, June 26 - Saturday, June 29
Session 2: Wednesday, July 10 - Saturday, July 13

Student Contact Information

*denotes a required field

Student First Name*

Student Preferred First Name

Student Last Name*

Student Email Address*

Confirm Email Address*

Student Home Phone Number*

Student Cell Phone Number
To be used for event-related communication

Birthdate*

Sex*

Female

Male

X or another legal sex

Permanent Address*

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Parent/Guardian First Name*

Parent/Guardian Last Name*

Parent/Guardian Email Address*

Parent/ Guardian Phone Number*

Student High School Information

Current High School*

Are you currently a junior in high school?*

Yes

No

Student's High School Graduation Year*
If you'll be a senior next fall, your HS graduation year is 2025

It appears you may have selected an incorrect year for high school graduation. If you are currently a junior, your anticipated graduation year is 2025. Please adjust your answer to that question.

Summer Seniors is an exclusive program for high school students that are currently juniors who have an anticipated high school graduation year of 2025. For more information, please call the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 803-777-7700.

Student Academic Information Section

Summer Seniors Admitted Student Profile
Listed below is the average academic student profile from students admitted to the 2023 program!

3.957 HS GPA (weighted)
20 ACT
1102 SAT

Self-Reported Test Scores

If you have taken the SAT, ACT, or PSAT, please self-report those scores. Note: Test scores are optional and are not required to be selected for Summer Seniors.

Highest SAT Math

Highest SAT EBRW

Highest ACT Composite

Highest PSAT/Aspire

High School GPA*
List the weighted GPA printed on your high school transcript

Unofficial Transcript Upload*

Please upload an unofficial copy of your high school transcript or grades (9th grade-current term).

You must upload a transcript for your application to be considered complete. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Acceptable file formats for upload include a PDF, Word document, or JPEG image.
If you are having trouble submitting, consult with your high school counselor office, a copy of your transcript may be also emailed to admdiversity@mailbox.sc.edu.

Application Questions

The application questions below are required. After you submit this form, you will receive an email confirmation with a link allowing you to access this application again. If you want to make any edits to your application, you must do so by the May 1st deadline.

PLEASE NOTE: We encourage you to take this opportunity to tell us as much as you can about you and your experiences. In 100 to 250 words for each, please share your answers to each of the following application questions.

Why are you interested in Summer Seniors? What do you hope to gain from the experience that can help you prepare for college?*

Tell us about a personal talent, accomplishment, contribution, or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud and how does it relate to the person you are?*

Tell us about a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?*

Please indicate which major(s) you are interested in studying. If you have not decided on a major, please select undeclared.

Major of Interest (First Choice)*

Major of Interest (Second Choice)*

Tell us why you are interested in the academic area(s) listed above? What are your career field(s) of interest?*

Session Information

Students must agree to participate in the entire session.
Applicants will be considered for all 2024 Summer Senior sessions, unless otherwise noted by the student.

If selected, you will be considered for both sessions.
Session 1: Wednesday June 26th - Saturday June 29th
Session 2: Wednesday July 10th - Saturday July 13th

Will you be able to attend either session?

Yes, I am able to attend either session.

No, I am unable to attend one or more of the listed sessions.

Please select the session(s) you WILL NOT be available to attend:

Session 1: Wednesday June 26th - Saturday June 29th

Session 2: Wednesday July 10th - Saturday July 13th

Verification and Submission

Important Summer Seniors application information and timeline:

Completed applications are due by May 1, and this is also the last date you will have to make any changes. Upon submission of this application, you will receive an email with a link that will allow you to access the application again and make any necessary changes.

All students will be notified of their Summer Seniors status by mid-May.

There is no guarantee you will be able to switch sessions as space in each in-person program is extremely limited.

I understand admissions will notify me which program I have been chosen to attend.*

I understand

I understand that while admissions will work with me on changing sessions should it become necessary, there is no guarantee I will be able to switch as space in each session is extremely limited.*

I understand

Summer Seniors Application 2024

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