Chances for IB Student?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Rice University
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<p>I'm a junior and considering applying next year.</p>

<p>caucasian male, Indiana</p>

<p>Academics -
4.0 GPA unweighted, >4.0 weighted.
34 ACT composite; 35 English, 33 Math, 35 Science, 33 Reading, 31 Combined English-Writing
IB Full Diploma Candidate (this is the hardest course load at my school)
Will probably qualify for National Merit Finalist (I've made the cutoffs for all of the last 5 years)
I took 1 AP test freshman year (got a 4), 2 AP tests last year (got 2 5s), and I'm taking 5 AP tests this year; I'm taking 6 IB tests, including 4 HL's next year
My school does not rank</p>

<p>Important ECA's -
Concertmaster of local youth orchestra
Swim Team - 3-4 practices a week
Teen Court - this is not mock court; more than an hour a week since freshman year
I organized my school's involvement in Race for the Cure
I play violin at a serious level and study with a university professor
Summer study abroad in France; no English allowed
Student Council
NHS (planning on running for President)</p>

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<p>Looks like a solid application. Apply and find out.</p>

3

<p>i dont know if this has any correlation
but Rice just held the IB training (like a few weeks ago)
so they definitely recognize IB
i heard FANTASTIC things about Rice from my teachers who were there.</p>

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<p>You’re definitely the type of applicant that has a decent shot. Apply!</p>