<p>what are you going to do? Is it possible to switch schools (such as from engineering to natural science) by March 1?</p>
<p>Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I Got Deferred No</p>
<p>Do not give up! Use every possible tactic to show your interest and enthusiasm.</p>
<p>My son was deferred last year and is now a freshman at Rice. His college counselor encouraged him to (which he did) write a letter expressing his continued interest in Rice (1st choice school). He also provided them with an update of his accomplishments, in and out of the classroom. Must have worked. He received a call offering him admission.</p>
<p>I don't what to do except for a letter because I don't have any new accomplishments. Would it help to send 3rd quarter grades? I'm predicting that they'll be a boost from 1st semester.</p>
<p>Can you guys please post your stats?</p>
<p>mine's under my username.</p>
<p>what other tactics are there?</p>
<p>My mid-year report isn't so great.. It's a downward trend, so I doubt Rice will accept me in April. <em>sob</em></p>
<p>My stat isn't outstanding either..</p>
<p>sat i: 1450
sat ii: 740 750 770
gpa: 4.3
ec's: officer for two clubs, one of which i am the president, volunteering at two places for duration of 3-4 years, major involvement with choir, sports for 4 years. interview was very good, essays were okay, rec's i assume were really good.. who knows? I never did research/competed and placed in a national contest, so that is probably why Rice deferred me.</p>
<p>How often would I have to contact Rice? I doubt just one letter showing how much I want to go there will impress them. Hmm..</p>
<p>peariceparent provided some excellent advice.</p>
<p>Raindrops22, do not give up hope. Do everything you can do that is within your control; you do not want to go through life wondering what it could have been... trust me.</p>
<p>raindrops22: I have a downward trend too. Well, sorta in a field I'm applying to major in. That's why I want to send in an updated grade. Also, I didn't have an interview because I missed the deadline. </p>
<p>Stats:
SAT 1410 (V670 M740)
SAT IIs biology 740 math IIc 710 writing 700
GPA (school doesn't provide; est.) unweighted 3.8 weighted 4.3-4.4
no ranking (only 78 seniors; small school with limited number of honors and APs)
AP Biology 5, AP US History 5
taken all honors and APs possible
junior schedule: AP US History, regular English, Honors PreCalculus, AP Biology, Honors Spanish 3
senior schedule: AP Spanish, AP Calculus BC, AP Physics, Honors English, Economics (1st semester), Government (2nd semester)
no available honors nor AP classes freshmen year</p>
<p>yearbook (4 yrs.)- chief editor (x2), rookie of the year
club volleyball (4 yrs.)
volleyball (4 yrs.)- best offense, all-tourney (x3)
service club (4 yrs.)-administration head, class rep.
asian club (4 yrs.)- president
science club (3 yrs.)
multicultural committee (2 yrs.)</p>
<p>California Scholarship Federation (x6)
Certificate of Honor in Excellence (english)
Who's Who among American High School Students
National Honor Roll
Questbridge College Match Finalist
Quest Scholars Program Certificate of Achievement (x2)
Certificate of Honor (chinese)
Outstanding Performance Award (chinese; x2)
Certificate of Excellence for yearbook</p>
<p>Research in biology lab at a college this past summer
took biology class at UCSD summer program</p>
<p>sunkist, did you apply for natural science or engineering?</p>
<p>is anyone sending extra stuff or updating their information?</p>
<p>i got deferred from Early Decision.</p>
<p>what do you guys think of this? i'm sending in an additional letter of recommendation from my English teacher (original was from physics), got my Eagle Scout, and made all A's last semester in AP classes.</p>
<p>i got deferred id .....</p>
<p>I'm not sure if I'm going to send anything extra.. my activities and awards are pretty much the same. Nothing much to update.</p>
<p>I'm planning to send a letter indicating how much I want to go to this school. Right about now, the admission officers would be evaluating regular decision apps, correct? Should I send my letter some time next week, or is that too early?</p>
<p>I might also send a tape to show my musical side.. Gosh, I sound pretty darn desperate, huh? :P It still has not sunken in that I got deferred (almost a euphemism for being denied) I knew Rice was my first-choice after my dad told me all about it.. and then after much research, I knew I HAD to go there.</p>
<p>RAINDROPS
dont get so worried ... i got deferred too...
there is probably something better in store for us dont get so disheartened</p>
<p>hey angel...where in india are you from? what were your SAT's and stuff?</p>
<p>im in delhi....
i got deferred ...
1360 sat 1
and lots and lots of ec's</p>