Chance at Rice?????

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>SAT: CR 740 M 700 W 640</p>

<p>I just took the January SAT, I'm certain I did better on math and writing but no results until Thursday</p>

<p>Class rank: 3 / about 350</p>

<p>GPA (unweighted): about 4.3-4.4 / 4.5
GPA (weighted): 4.7 / 4.5</p>

<p>APs: 4 on World History
Taking US History, English Language, Biology and Statistics this year
Will take Physics, Chem, Literature, Government, and Calc BC next year
(I'll graduate with 10)</p>

<p>ECs (years given are for when I apply):
band 4 years, drumline 3 years, percussion ensemble 3 years,
volunteer at hospital 2 years (200 hours)
math league 2 years
service club 2 years
I write articles for the school paper
NHS
Hopefully something from National Merit</p>

<p>white male from NY</p>

<p>Hooks: first generation</p>

<p>I plan on shadowing a researcher at University of Toronto for a few weeks this summer
Also I hope to start a charity this summer</p>

<p>I'm a junior now</p>

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<p>I’m really worried my weak extracurriculars will keep me from Rice,
this is probably a stupid question but are extracurricular only things offered by your school?</p>

<p>so my only ECs would be band, drumline, perc ensemble, math league and service club?</p>

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<p>OH, I forgot I did stage crew sophomore year, not that it’s a big deal…</p>

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<p>No, extracurriculars are not limited to activities offered by the school. They can include religious groups, internships or programs, and community service. Your EC are not that weak. I don’t understand your GPA system, but you have a good rank. I would say Rice is a bit of a reach, but still possible. You might also want to consider taking the ACT. Good luck! </p>

<p>Chance Back:
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/838563-30-act-what-my-chances.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/838563-30-act-what-my-chances.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>A reach? If it’s not my ECs what is it? I thought my other stuff was good</p>

<p>Thanks though, I’ll chance you now</p>

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<p>OH and they just do GPA out of 4.5 in my school, it’s really no different</p>

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<p>Actually, it is probably more of a high match particularly if you do better on the SAT.</p>

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<p>okay, just wanted to check thanks</p>

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<p>Keep busy over the summer (programs, a job, etc), write stellar personal essays, and show more passion in your extracurriculars.</p>