We do have to be really proactive with some students, and it's helping, I think. We're seeing the results, and we saw results in October testing. It really did have an impact.

Once somebody learns it's like a miracle to them. We tripled our students that year. We were visible and we had the money to add staff.

We've worked hard to enlist as many students as we can. We know this is best for the kids. We think children are being helped by getting this extra boost.

I realized how much the students have grown and how much their work is built on what they learned in the past. They've had lots of opportunities to hone their skills and their own personal vision, which is what this advanced show is supposed to emphasize.

The key is accessibility. We are a state institution with a commitment to serving the students in the state. The Bridge program opens a Clemson education up to more individuals who might not otherwise be accepted.

The key is accessibility. We are a state institution with a commitment to serving the students in the state. ... (And) we want to prepare students for the transfer to Clemson.