YCBK 670: Understanding Clemson University

In this episode you will hear: Mark interviews Dr. Rick Barth, Director of Undergraduate Admissions Part 4 of 5 and 5 of 5 µ Rick talks about extracurriculars, and whether they are part of the application decision µ Rick talks about the times when work impresses the admissions officers µ Rick talks about the difference between "in state and out of state" applicants µ Rick shares the number of instate vs out of state applicants, and he shares the acceptance rate for instate vs out of state applicants µ Rick gives the numbers for Fall admit, summer admit and the bridge program µ Rick talks about how transfer admission works and he shares one thing that he wishes applicants to Clemson who don't get in, know µ Rick talks about how Bridge favors in-state students but he talks about the times when they will take out of state students µ Rick talks about one major that is a real institutional priority µ We talk about the test score that is worth submitting to Clemson and Rick gives us a level of candor that is rarely heard, especially on a podcast µ Rick talks about Honors College at Clemson µ Rick talks about what Honors College is looking for µ Rick talks about how important the student portal is at Clemson µ Rick talks about some of the marquee programs within Honors College, including Eureka summer research program and the Dixon Global Studies program Part 5-Preview µ Rick talks about scholarships at Clemson µ Mark talks about Clemson's perceived lack of diversity and the politically conservative nature of the student body µ Rick talks about the UNC and Harvard Supreme Court decision µ Rick talks about the misunderstanding of the Supreme Court's admission decision about affirmative action µ Rick talks about some institutional priorities that he can share µ Rick talks about how co-op works at Clemson µ Rick shares a very frank statement about scholarships at Clemson µ Rick talks about the main thing he wants our listeners to know about Clemson µ Rick goes on the hotseat, and he closes with a profound statement Recommended Resources JG Talks: Helping prospective and current college students achieve success Colleges that allow self-reporting of test scores Colleges that Allow Self-Reporting of SAT and ACT Scores Great source for questions about finances and college Edvisors: Financial Aid, Student Loans, Scholarships and Money Management FAFSA Walkthroughs Mark recommends Complete FAFSA 2026‑2027 Walkthrough | From Start to Submit CSS PROFILE Walkthroughs CSS Pro