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Colleges and Universities A-Z Rice University
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<p>Academics
GPA UW: 3.95
GPA W: 4.41
Class Rank: 5/280
Very competitive high school. Last 3 senior classes have sent 8+ people to ivies, and 30+ to top tier schools. </p>

<p>Classes (only listing core classes)
Freshman
H-Geometry A-
H-Latin 2 A-
H-English A
H-Biology A
CP1- World Cultures (only history course offered, no honors, etc.) A</p>

<p>Sophomore
H-Algebra II A
H-Latin 3 A
H-Chemistry A
H-English A-
CP1 US History (only course offered) A</p>

<p>Junior
H-Precalc A
H-Physics A
H-Latin 4 A
H-English A
AP-Biology A (5)
AP-US History A (4)</p>

<p>Senior
AP-English Lit
AP-Latin 5
AP-Chemistry
AP-Stats
AP-Calculus BC
AP-Government</p>

<p>Standardized Tests
SAT I- Math 800 CR-740 W-700 Composite-2240
SAT II- Math II-780 Biology M-800 Chemistry-720
PSAT- 220</p>

<p>Awards
US History Award (08), AP Scholars Award Biology, H-Precalc Award in Exellence, "Ace Award"-Tennis, NEC All-Star-Tennis, "most Improved"-Soccer (09), National Merit semifinalist, H-Physics Award in Excellence and Enthusiasm, Bass River Tennis Team "MVP"</p>

<p>EC's
Freshman
Varsity Tennis, Freshman Soccer, Marching Band, Jazz Band
Sophomore
Concert/Marching Band, Jazz Band (Tenor Saxophone Soloist), Varsity Boys Tennis, JV Boys Soccer, Math Team, Co-Founder and VP of Chemistry Club, Band Officer (Librarian)
Junior
Varsity Boys Tennis (NEC All-star), Bass River Tennis Team, Varsity Boys Soccer, Math Team, Chemistry Club (VP), Peer Mentor Program, Jazz Band (Tenor/ alto soloist), Tri-M (Musical Honor Society), National Honor Society, Co-founder Math tutoring program w/ twin, founder of Science Tutoring Program
Senior
Varsity Boys Tennis-Captain, Bass River Tennis Team, Varsity Boys Soccer-Captain, Math Team-Captain, Chemistry Club (VP), Peer Mentor Program, Jazz Band (Tenor/allto soloist), Tri-M- Vice President, National Honor Society- President, Math Tutoring- coordinator, Science Tutoring- head coordinator</p>

<p>Summer Activities/volunteer/job positions
Freshman
Tennis Camp/Vacation (Yeah- didn't do much)
Sophomore
Tenacity Tennis volunteer 8 weeks/15 hours a week, Interned w/ Pharmacist at Tufts Medical Center, Volunteered at hospital- 100 hours, Helped run family business (2 sets of twins in my family, we do all the seasonal jobs in the neighborhood- winter-shoveling, summer/spring- lawn mowing), Grocer (Bagged Groceries at Stop and Shop)
Junior
Tenacity Tennis volunteer 8 weeks/15 hours a week, Interned w/ Pharmacist at Tufts Medical Center, Volunteered at hospital- 70 hours, Helped run family business, Grocer, Taught Tennis at EYC, Cornell Summer Program-Biochemistry (6 weeks), Discovered new type of Algae in local pond</p>

<p>"Hooks"
I am a Twin (lol.. might be hook)</p>

<p>Recs/Essay
Stunning</p>

<p>Ethnicity/location
White
Massachusetts
I have 2 sets of twins in family (A little unique), I am a twin myself</p>

<p>Goals
I intend on applying as a Biology/Premed major</p>

<p>Chances? :O</p>

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<p>very good shot IMO</p>

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<p>I think you have a great chance of getting in as well… your out-of-state status helps you (like it helped me) because Rice is in the midst of building a national reputation, so they want more kids from out of Texas. However, the admissions process is a crapshoot where you apply, so I can’t guarantee you will get in. I think your chances are very good however, and as long as you churn out some sincere, reflective essays, you will probably be admitted.</p>

<p>If you have any questions about Rice, feel free to PM me.</p>

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<p>Thanks Slik and Tom, I do have a couple questions…</p>

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<p>Or you can pm me if you want another opinion also. Slik nik hasn’t actually attended Rice yet, though I’m sure knows a lot about the school. :slight_smile: I have DD, a Rice alumna, visiting for another week and she can answer questions, and DS is a rising junior at Rice.</p>

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<p>looks like a very good shot. Post back if you have any quesdtions!</p>

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<p>If I get into Rice, will I be guaranteed a spot at Baylor Med school? Is Baylor a top 10? Are the professors in the sciences department particularly noteworthy? (I have a double legacy at Cornell, and I am counting on getting in there… so its pretty much between Rice and Cornell)</p>

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<p>no. you have to apply to Rice Baylor and that means u need to be applying ED.</p>

<p>you can get into Rice and not RB but u need to apply to RB.</p>

<p>Baylor is a top 10 med school. google it</p>

<p>What about the professors?</p>

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<p>[Rice</a> University | Prospective Students](<a href=“http://www.futureowls.rice.edu/futureowls/Rice_Baylor_FAQs.asp?SnID=2]Rice”>http://www.futureowls.rice.edu/futureowls/Rice_Baylor_FAQs.asp?SnID=2)</p>

<p>[About</a> Us - Baylor College of Medicine - Houston, Texas](<a href=“http://www.bcm.edu/about/]About”>http://www.bcm.edu/about/)</p>

<p>I don’t mean to sound rude, but if you do a bit more research before you ask questions, we will be much more willing to answer you. :)</p>

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<p>Oh… yeah… sorry about the stupid questions. I’ll go ahead and dissect the entire website, and after I conclude that venture, I will get back to you.</p>

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<p>I did not say your questions were stupid, merely that you can easily find the answers if you take some time to research it. I gave you two direct links to the answers you seek, so you do not have to dissect the entire website.</p>

<p>Your chances look good. Don’t be so sensitive. ;)</p>

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<p>If you want to have a guaranteed spot at Baylor Med School, make sure you apply for the Rice/Baylor Program before December 1st. Also, although you have to apply early to Rice for that, I don’t think it is necessarily ED… if you don’t get into Rice/Baylor or even if u do get into it, you are not required to attend Rice. </p>

<p>Here’s a link to the Rice/Baylor Program website: </p>

<p>[Rice</a> University | Prospective Students](<a href=“Office of Admission | Rice University”>Office of Admission | Rice University)</p>

<p>According to the 2009 U.S. News and World Report rankings, Baylor is ranked #17 for primary care and #17 for clinical research. However, this is still a very good ranking, and it is ranked above the medical schools at Emory and Brown.</p>

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<p>Thanks everyone. I believe that I have gathered sufficient information. I do not currently have any questions. I am certainly going to apply, and hopefully get in.</p>

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<p>Good luck!
You have a great chance</p>