<p>so no one knows when exactly it will arrive or be posted, so the countdown really won't work, i guess. Let's just say there's still a week.</p>
<p>Will we find out online first or by mail? (I don't know if this question has already been asked or not)</p>
<p>the woman i spoke with when i called told me that decisions should arrive at our houses before the 10th and will be posted online the night of the 10th</p>
<p>Great. Thanks for that clarification.</p>
<p>I love Rice. In my opinion it is the best value for the buck. I do not know how much longer I can wait.</p>
<p>I hope and dream that I get in. If I don't, I will wail. </p>
<p>asldfjalksjerk can't wait!!!</p>
<p>if your stats are good, youll get in. no bogus junk with rice</p>
<p>11 days...</p>
<p>10 for instate...</p>
<p>it can't possibly be all about stats, can it?? i'm just nervous.</p>
<p>no, it's not all about stats. but you don't have to have cured cancer to get into Rice either. good luck everyone!</p>
<p>ahhhh T_____T this'll be my first "big" rejection/acceptance/ whatever.... do you know if the letter comes in a big envelope or a little one?</p>
<p>the envelope is big, but not particularly thick. there is a folder inside with the letter. I do not what size rejection/deferral letters come in.</p>
<p>6 people are applying from my school--all with REALLY good stats. How many do you think they will accept?</p>
<p>does anyone know if they tell you how much merit aid they will give someone. I was really hoping for a scholarship to Rice in order to lessen the cost even more</p>
<p>WC20,</p>
<p>Rice sends any scholarship offer with the acceptance. Good Luck!</p>
<p>do you know what the usual amount is or some criteria for merit aid</p>
<p>Here is Rice selectivity info:</p>
<p>A Rice student who posts here believes something like the top 15% get merit aid, so it is for students with extra-stellar credentials.</p>
<p>Of those who receive merit aid, I was told the average package for those who do receive merit aid (top 15% or so of class) is about $5K per year. Note the wording here....I was told this by someone at Rice.....so hopefully it is correct, it may not be correct. Your mileage may vary.</p>
<p>I have no idea about need based aid or what the exact criteria may be for receiving either need based or merit based aid. </p>
<p>Some students probably receive a combination of both kinds of aid.</p>
<p>Good Luck.</p>
<p>will everyone check the decisions online or wait for the excitement of snail mail? :)</p>
<p>purrli- I can't decide!! I love the drama of opening the letter, but man, I'm so impatient. I'm going to try to wait, I think.</p>
<p>small envelope: rejection or deferral
big envelope: acceptance</p>
<p>you'll know it when you see it. good luck!</p>