GPA: 4.0 UW/5.2 weighted
Class Rank: 11 out of 700+
ACT: 36
AP classes: more than 10, AP Scholar with Distinction
ECs: Multiple science fairs up to state level, DECA president, DECA global finalist, Interact, Student Council, NASA high school scholar.
Ethnicity: Asian
Cost/Finance: Don’t expect any need based aid. Merit would be nice but not a deal breaker.
Intended Major: Bio/Pre-med/Business
Would she be a good candidate for Rice? Does Rice give any merit aid?
Rice gives merit aid, but it is very competitive. Rice meets full financial need and has just rolled out a new financial aid program for low and middle income students. Every student that applies is automatically considered for the merit awards.https://financialaid.rice.edu/rice-investment-faqs
keep in mind people make between 130000- 200000 provided normal assets will be eligible for 1/2 tuition so it is always worth applying if there is any chance you family falls under that number.