<p>Rank: 9/700
Captain of cross country team since sophomore year
Varsity track and cross country from freshman year
All honor/ AP classes
In school orchestra
Took AP biology as a sophomore
NHS member
In national charity league
Hope to volunteer at MD Anderson over the summer (want to be an oncologist)</p>
<p>And GPA of 5.5 on a 6.0 scale</p>
<p>How about SAT or ACT scores?</p>
<p>I haven’t taken any official tests but I got a 187 PSAT with out preparation</p>
<p>Nothing that really stands out, but good luck!</p>
<p>Does it help I know many alumni, friends of the president, and employees of the university?</p>
<p>It can help a little bit, it usually helps a lot more if you have legacy though. Your test scores will almost definitely be low for rice considering your PSAT.</p>
<p>I am sure my scores will be higher as the PSAT was with absolutely no preparation</p>
<p>Ok then. I never have done any prep, and I don’t support the idea of prep for ACT or SAT, but that’s your choice.</p>
<p>Thank you for your help! Is there anything to do to increase my chances? Is it worth my time to even apply?</p>
<p>Add in a few more Extracurriculars you are passionate about, if you have time. Try to get recruited for running if you can, because it sounds like you’re good.</p>
<p>I don’t know what extracurriculars I could add. I am in sports, music, academic groups, and philanthropic organizations. Any suggestions?</p>
<p>You can always add another philanthropic EC, or one thing I would recommend is starting your own club/organization for an idea you are passionate about such as uniting your community, reaching out too the less fortunate, etc. it would show initiative.</p>
<p>Alright thanks!</p>
<p>Rice: Reach</p>
<p>How can I make it less of a “reach”? Should I even apply? I am going to be pre-med and Rice is very expensive for an undergrad followed by an expensive med school.</p>
<p>You know what characteristic your safety should have: less expensive than Rice.</p>
<p>My safety is UT. I have automatic acceptance. Would you recommend this over Rice?</p>
<p>Got to take ACT or SAT and get higher than what you got on PSAT. How rigorous is the curriculum? Essays are important, and so are your recs. I don’t really think anyone can give you a good idea about chances for Rice without more pieces of the puzzle.</p>
<p>My curriculum is very rigorous. I have always been in honors and started taking AP’s my sophomore year.</p>