Meet the SCHC Prep

Can my AB/IB/dual enrollment credits count towards Honors?

• No, they don't count towards anything at USC.

• No, but they can count towards other requirements.

• Yes, absolutely!

• Yes, but only dual enrollment credits.

Answer explanation

AP/IB/dual enrollment credits can apply towards Carolina Core or college/major requirements. Students can review the AP/IB chart on admissions' website and the transfer equivalency table on the registrar's website.

Who can explain why Honors doesn't allow these credits to count towards the Honors curriculum?

What is AU to MD? (select all that apply)

• Accelerated undergrad to MD

• BARSC-MD

• A design your own major program that starts sophomore year

• 3 years of undergrad + medical school at USC, no MCAT

Answer explanation

Previous name: BARSC-MD (still internal name)

Current external name (AU to MD)

Will students and supporters call this any number of other semi-related names? Yes.

True or false: all out-of-state Honors students are given in-state tuition.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

All students admitted to the South Carolina Honors College will receive a merit-based scholarship from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Scholarship offers will be released by mid-March. You will receive an email and an update in your USC Admissions Portal when your scholarship offer has been released.

For out-of-state students, this is often a form of reduced tuition.

The Honors College has a limited number of departmental scholarships for incoming students. Details and application information will have been shared with them via email.

The Honors student population is approximately __% in-state & __% out-of-state.

• 40; 60

• 50; 50

• 70; 30

• 20; 80

Answer explanation

This is helpful to reassure out-of-state students that they can likely find someone from their area also attending Honors. Many students will carpool home or to the airport for breaks/weekends.

How should you describe the Honors College?

• #1 Honors College in the nation

• Cheaper than the Ivies

• Top-ranked public Honors College in the nation

• Extra set of requirements

Answer explanation

This is simply the correct terminology (:

You are welcome to share your opinion that we are the best of all time and forever.

Incoming students can start their first semester as _____.

• a double major

• a BARSC major

• an Honors student and a Capstone Scholar

• an undeclared major

Answer explanation

Students can only begin as one major.

Students can apply to become a BARSC major in their sophomore year.

Capstone Scholars is a wonderful 2-year program. The Honors College is a wonderful 4-year college.

How many students are in the Honors College?

• 2,300

• 575

• 2,600

• 2,025

Answer explanation

We have approximately 575 in each class.

What is one way students can get involved on campus?

Answer explanation

Student government

Greek life

Professional fraternities

Student organizations

Athletics

Band

WUSC

On-campus jobs

Honors events

USC events

Honors organizations

What is one reason to choose Honors?

Answer explanation

Best of both worlds

Liberal arts education

Small community in Honors

Large resources of a R1 institution

Support from SCHC staff

Pipeline to National Fellowships

Supportive peers

Large, SEC university

SC weather

Columbia's city + nature

Small classes

Top notch professors & local experts

Honors classes offered (quality & quantity)

Honors COLLEGE (second degree!)

What is the Honors student community like?

Answer explanation

Supportive

No sharp elbows

Like-minded

Leaders

Intellectually curious

Fun

Diverse

Tight-knit community

Passionate

Creative

Inclusive

Hard-working