<p>Here’s what I posted on another thread … my 2 students were just admitted in the past 2 years and we were told they only calculate based on specific “core” classes (listed below):</p>
<p>Here’s a link to the general requirements from the USC website.
<a href=“Apply Now - Office of Undergraduate Admissions | University of South Carolina”>Apply Now - Office of Undergraduate Admissions | University of South Carolina;
<p>What we were told by admissions was that they only use the classes listed here - and add 1 extra point for either honors, AP or IB course (all upper levels are treated equal). They do not figure in any other classes outside of these core classes, BUT all these classes are required. See the link for more details on the specific courses. So for example, using the 4 point scale, if you have a B in Honors Algebra II, then that is 4 points instead of 3 had it not been an honors course. Likewise, if you have a B in AP Calc AB, then it is still 4 points instead of 3 for a ‘regular’ class where a B is typically 3 points.</p>
<ul>
<li>4 English</li>
<li>4 Math</li>
<li>3 Lab Science</li>
<li>3 Social Studies</li>
<li>2 Foreign Lang (same lang.)</li>
<li>1 Fine arts</li>
<li>1 Academic elective</li>
<li>1 Physical ed</li>
</ul>
<p>As far as Honors College, here is the profile for 2013 and most likely is a bit higher for 2014:</p>
<p>Profile: 2013 South Carolina Honors College Class
Class Size: 411
Average Weighted Core GPA: 4.66
Interquartile SAT* Score: 1390-1465 (Reading and Math only)
Interquartile ACT Score: 31-33 </p>