could i be an owl?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Rice University
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<p>hello all! i'd like to hear if i'm completely wasting my time.</p>

<p>senior at a reasonably competitive high school in austin, texas. 4.13 GPA, ranked 19th out of about 500. not economically disadvantaged or a minority. no legacy.</p>

<p>SAT: 2190 total. retaking this october, along with two subject tests (u.s. history and math I). also taking ACT.</p>

<p>APs: u.s. history: 5. english language: 4.</p>

<p>awards:
national merit semifinalist (227)
trustee award 9th-11th grade
academic all-district 9th-11th grade</p>

<p>senior year schedule:
ap gov/economics
ap english IV
ap calculus bc
h anatomy/physiology
h newspaper 2
desktop publishing</p>

<p>ECs (in random order):
volleyball 9th-11th grade, 10th and 11th on varsity.
newspaper 11th-12th grade. assistant editor, attended summer workshops and such.
NHS 11th-12th grade
SADD 9th-12th grade, vice president.
mu alpha theta (math club) 10th-12th grade
FCA 9th-12th grade
book club president
leadership council 9th-10th grade
lotsssss of volunteering (i'll spare you a detailed description, but it is a sufficient amount)
steady job (cashier at goodwill), work about 20 hours a week </p>

<p>i know rice is a reach, but i'm definitely applying because its in-state and they waived my application fee. but do i have a chance? and if i get accepted, would i be the dumbest kid there?</p>

<p>thanks in advance, you're wonderful for even reading all that.</p>

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<p>Dude, don't sell yourself short, you've got great numbers and are obviously involved outside of the classroom. I'm not sure what your GPA is unweighted, but other than that I'd say you have a legit shot of getting in of course depending on recs/essay.</p>

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<p>why thanks! how do i calculate my unweighted GPA?</p>

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<p>nevermind, figured it out.</p>

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<p>its about a 3.6. is that rice-worthy?</p>

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<p>I dunno, now hearing your unweighted GPA it might hurt you a bit, but I think you still have a chance.</p>

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<p>haha it turns out i was doing it incorrectly. thank goodness!</p>

<p>actual UW GPA: 3.91</p>