Admissions Student Council Application

Thank you for your interest in the Admissions Student Council! We are accepting applications from now until September 8 at 11:59 pm EST.

The Admissions Student Council is a diverse team of current student leaders who assist admissions staff at recruitment events, represent USC and their academic college on student panels, and share their college experience with prospective students through a variety of outreach initiatives, including assisting with information sessions, emails, virtual meetings and social media campaigns. They serve as one of many Ambassador groups that work within the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Mission Statement: The mission of the Admissions Student Council is to purposefully support prospective students and demonstrate the best qualities of the University of South Carolina by acting as dedicated and passionate Admissions Ambassadors.

Vision Statement: The vision of the Admissions Student Council is to positively impact communities beyond the University through sharing their personal experience and building relationships.

Time and Commitment Required:

Admissions Student Council members are required to to volunteer all large-scale, in-person Admissions event each semester (unless there is a prior commitment with another organization) and to attend bi-weekly meetings, scheduled for Wednesdays at 7:00pm for the Spring 2024 semester. If selected to join the Admissions Student Council, new council members are required to attend an additional new member training/orientation.
Council members will also have the opportunity to give Information Sessions to prospective students and families, sit on panels, participate in social media campaigns and assist in other outreach tasks assigned by the Admissions office as they are made available.

Applicant Requirements:

· Be a current USC undergraduate student
· Be professional, articulate, and comfortable speaking in front of groups
· Be highly motivated, energetic, dependable, and knowledgeable
· Be willing to participate in recruitment activities, which include some evenings and weekends
· Possess an understanding of the University of South Carolina and its programs

All applications must be completed online. An admissions representative will contact you once your application has been reviewed to schedule an informational interview.

Fall 2024 Application Details:
The application for the Admissions Student Council is due by September 8 at 11:59 pm EST.

A completed application includes the following items:

A submitted Admissions Student Council application by September 8 and
A recorded personal statement to be emailed to admissionsstudentcouncil@gmail.com by September 10. Prompts will be emailed following the submission of this application.

All interested applicants are encouraged to apply. However, priority consideration will be given to applicants currently enrolled in one of our vacant or greatest demand council member positions/academic colleges. These positions include:

College of Engineering and Computing
School of Music
College of Nursing
Darla Moore School of Business
College of Social Work

To begin the application, please confirm the following.

I am a current University of South Carolina undergraduate student.

I understand that I am expected to volunteer at all Admissions event per semester.

I can attend the bi-weekly meetings on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:00.

Serving on student panels at Admissions events

Having lunch or dinner with prospective students and parents

Sharing your major or extracurricular activities with prospective students and parents

Attending college fairs and/or high school private visits with Admissions staff members

Participating in a monthly information session as a current student representative

Writing birthday or congratulations cards to prospective or admitted transfer students

Assisting with transfer student information sessions

Admissions Student Council Application

To begin the application, please confirm the following.

To begin the application, please confirm the following.

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