Chance a rising senior

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<p>Hey guys, I go to a fairly large public high school in Houston. It is my dream to go to Rice, so it would be helpful if you could tell me my chances. </p>

<p>GPA: 6.87 (on a 6.0 scale, for honor and ap classes an A=7 B=6 C=5... and for regular classes an A=6 B=5 C=4.... regular classes would include Gym and health.)</p>

<p>Rank: 1/711</p>

<p>SAT: 1490/2280 ( 750-Math, 740-Reading, and 790-writing)</p>

<p>SAT II: Chemistry-800, Math level II-800, Bio E- 780</p>

<p>AP scores: World History- 5 , Computer Science-4, US History- 5 , Environmental Science-4 (self studied), Biology-5, Psych-5, English Lang-4, Chemistry-5</p>

<p>Honors: Most of them are school related, but i got 3rd place in chemistry lab, nuclear science lab, and experimental design at a regionals science olympiad competition.
I might get national merit semifinalist, I had a 216.
I will also receive the ap national scholar. I think that is for at least 8 4's on ap tests.</p>

<p>ECs: National Honor Society: vice president, Biology Club: president, and Science Olympiad: Secretary. I also played tennis for a semester in ninth grade if that means anything. I am also a member of SPARKS( a club which assists and throws parties for the special kids at our school)</p>

<p>Community Service: 50 hours at the public library. Volunteered on Thanksgiving( 3 hrs. served food to the homeless).</p>

<p>My senior year classes will be:
AP Physics C
AP Calculus BC
AP english literature
AP Government
AP Economics
Health (1 semester- required)
Gym (1 semester- required)
Honors World Area Studies (a class where there are many discussions about current events and turmoil going on in the world.)</p>

<p>My course selection is one of the most rigorous possible at my school.</p>

<p>I will also be requesting an interview and will be applying early decision. The recommendations I will be getting will be very good... (I think) :) I know the two teachers very well.</p>

<p>Thanks for reading and please chance me for Rice!</p>

<p>Also can u guys tell me if what i can do to improve my chances at Rice.</p>

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<p>I would say that your gpa and class rank look good, but you should retake the SAT to boost your 1490 (M+R) to atleast a 1530 to look competitive. Your ECs are a little lacking but if your essay’s are good , I am sure you have a decent chance of getting in. I would put you at 95 percent chance at getting in, if you have good essays.</p>

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<p>Thanks , so if i raise my SAT score and write good essays i should expect to get in? Anyone else?</p>

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<p>Your SAT scores are already competitive. Unless you think you’re likely to make significant improvements, it’d be silly to waste your time and money retaking them.</p>

<p>I think you’re in excellent shape as long as you make your ECs sound compelling and put effort into your essays.</p>

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<p>thanks redseven. I am almost 100 % sure that i can improve my math to an 800 and my reading to a 770. Should i take it again? Can anyone else make any recommendations or chance me?</p>

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<p>No problem, and good luck with admissions.</p>

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<p>it doesn’t hurt to take it again. you’re competitive as such.</p>

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<p>bump. can other people chance me please?</p>

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<p>I think you have a good chance! Chance me, please? </p>

<p>My Stats:</p>

<ul>
<li>Weighted GPA: 4.4 </li>
<li>Unweighted GPA: 3.9</li>
<li>SAT: 1970 <a href=“I%20know%20it’s%20not%20great%20-%20I%20might%20retake%20it…%20what%20do%20guys%20think?”>600 Math, 660 CR, 710 Writing, 10 Esssay</a> </li>
<li>SAT II: USH 750 (Lit, Bio, and Math I are pending -taking them in October)</li>
<li>ACT: Scores aren’t in yet</li>
<li>AP Classes that I will have taken by the end of senior year: AP Language, AP USH, AP Psych, AP Stat, AP Bio, AP Lit</li>
<li>Rank: 9 out of 176 (I think my rank has improved but there’s no way I’ll find out until the beginning of the school year). </li>
<li>Violinist in school’s symphonic orchestra</li>
<li>NHS</li>
<li>Marketing Volunteer for Indian Film Festival</li>
<li>Will volunteer at Elementary School and cultural organization</li>
<li>Speak two languages, including English (of course)</li>
<li>Helping AP teacher out with next year’s curriculum for the newcomers </li>
<li>Taking dual-cred classes (Gov and Eco) at community college</li>
<li>Gold medal for Violin Solo at Solo and Ensemble</li>
<li>Private violin lessons freshmen year</li>
<li>Two-time Scholastic Gold Key Winner for Short Story</li>
<li>Female</li>
<li>Not white, not African-American, not Indian, not Hispanic, not Oriental Asian</li>
<li>Planning on doing a self-study on neuroscience topics/psychology this summer</li>
<li>Prospective field: Neuroscience + Medicine</li>
</ul>

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<p>@kitkat I think you have a great chance. Your EC’s are very good , but your sat score is not competitive enough. Retake it and aim for atleast a 2100. If u improve your SAT score to that level then you should be guaranteed admission imho.</p>

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<p>if it matters to anyone i am asian( more specifically pakistani american)</p>

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<p>@kitkat:</p>

<p>You’ll be a competitive applicant with a decent chance if you can improve your SAT scores. You won’t have much of a chance at all with your current scores.</p>

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<p>aleeya - Your SAT scores are fine, don’t listen to what others are saying. Sure you could raise them and it would improve your chances, but I would worry about that aspect of your application LAST at this point. You are in the score range to get in.</p>

<p>However, unfortunately you should never expect to get in to Rice. It’s one of the most selective schools in the nation, and is a reach for anyone. At this point work on your recommendations and essays. Make sure you portray yourself as accurately as possible. Good luck!</p>

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<p>@ altamash – man, you are in outer space. Since when does an applicant need to “boost” or “improve” a 2280 SAT score… that is the last area an adcom will be concerned about at that level.</p>

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<p>everyone thanks for the replies. I have started writing my essays and i am applying ED. Could i do anything until november 1st other than essays to improve my chances of getting into Rice.</p>

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<p>No. Just relax and enjoy your time in HS</p>

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<p>@aleeya Dont retake anything haha you are more than fine! Just do your best on your application and I’m certain you will be accepted</p>