Frequent Questions


    • Can anyone participate in the program? Any current high school tenth-grade student who will be a junior in the 2024-2025 academic year is eligible to participate in the program. Students from underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

    • What if my high school does not determine a class rank? You can still apply to the program. We will calculate your class rank with the information on your transcript.

    • What if I don’t live in South Carolina? You do not have to be a resident of South Carolina to participate in the program.

    • What happens after I apply? You will receive an email of acceptance or non-acceptance in the program about a week after the deadline. If you are accepted into the program, you will receive additional information to secure your seat.

    • What is the cost to participate? There is no cost associated with participating in the program. The one thing we do ask is that the students/families provide their own transportation to and from our camp.

    • What happens after I apply? You will receive an email of acceptance or non-acceptance in the program about a week after the deadline. If accepted into the program, you will receive additional information to secure your seat.

    • What is included during the program? The program will have a mix of readiness classes and field trips that will expose you to opportunities inside and outside the classroom. You will be able to interact with Clemson students, faculty, staff, and alums.