South Carolina High School Seniors Prefer Clemson University Over U of South Carolina by a Slim Margin

LEE'S SUMMIT, MO (05/18/2011)(readMedia)-- MyCollegeOptions.org, the nation's largest college planning program, has announced that Clemson University has beaten out The University of South Carolina in the minds of South Carolina high school seniors.

Thirty percent of seniors in South Carolina have named Clemson University a top college choice compared to 28% of the class declaring a desire to attend The University of South Carolina.

Over 20,000 South Carolina students have reported their top college choices to MyCollegeOptions.org. Overall, more than 38,000 South Carolina students currently participate in the MyCollegeOptions.org college planning program.

"This year's competitions between universities are not only settled on the football field, the basketball court and other sporting venues – they begin much sooner for students and families across the country. As early as 8th grade, students are planning and preparing to attend the college or university that is best for them. All institutions of higher education try to stand apart from their competition in the hearts and minds of their future freshman classes," remarked Ryan Munce, Vice President of My College Options.

For now, in the battle of choice, Clemson University has beaten this longtime rival. But like any sport, there is always next year, and the high school class of 2012 could have a very different opinion.

Rounding out the top five overall most declared colleges for the South Carolina high school class of 2011 are:

1. Clemson University - 30.3%

2. The University of South Carolina - 28.3%

3. The College of Charleston - 13.3%

4. Coastal Carolina University - 10.8%

5. University of South Carolina-Upstate - 10.5%

About My College Options®

MyCollegeOptions.org, the nation's largest college planning program, is operated by the National Research Center for College & University Admissions™. For almost 40 years, this non-profit education research organization based in Lee's Summit, MO has served as the primary link between high school students and colleges, universities, and the resources they need to succeed. For more information, visit www.mycollegeoptions.org.