South Carolina Supplemental Essays & Deadlines 2026-2027
University of South Carolina-Columbia, Columbia, SC. Every 2026-2027 deadline and requirement, verified against the school's own materials on September 9, 2026.
South Carolina Application Deadlines 2026-2027
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early Action | October 15, 2026 |
| Regular Decision | December 1, 2026 |
| Scholarships | November 15, 2026 (Honors College) |
South Carolina Supplemental Essay Prompts 2026-2027
University of South Carolina-Columbia has no school-specific supplemental essays for 2026-2027 beyond the Common App personal statement. Your personal statement, activities list, and transcript carry the whole application, so those deserve the time you would have spent on supplements.
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Does South Carolina have supplemental essays for 2026-2027?
No. South Carolina has no supplemental essays for 2026-2027. You submit the Common App personal statement only.
When is the South Carolina application deadline for 2026-2027?
The Early Action deadline is October 15, 2026 and the Regular Decision deadline is December 1, 2026. University of South Carolina-Columbia has 3 rounds in total; see the table above.
Is South Carolina test-optional for 2026-2027?
Yes. University of South Carolina-Columbia's 2026-2027 testing policy is: test-optional. The middle 50% of admitted students scored 1180 to 1360 on the SAT and 26 to 32 on the ACT.
What is South Carolina's acceptance rate?
University of South Carolina-Columbia admits about 60% of applicants and accepts the Common App.
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