<p>Someone posted elsewhere something that suggests they/their child got a "likely" letter or call. In all my years following Rice, since my DS was accepted in '03, I don't recall hearing that they did that. Did I miss that?</p>
<p>If you search the Rice forum, you will find that they have sent likely letters many of the past few years. However, they did not send them last year apparently. Unfortunately, I have no idea whether or not that is the case this year.</p>
<p>The Ivies make calls and send letters, as does Rice.</p>
<p>But, if Rice really likes you, they’ll fly you out to Houston and in three short days you WILL fall in love with everything about Rice.</p>
<p>My son received a “likely letter” in mid-February, 2008. If anyone received one last year, I’m pretty sure that word didn’t make it to this forum … not sure about what happened in '09. My son’s airfare to Houston was covered – but – and please correct me if I’m mistaken, I think everyone who gets a merit scholarship gets this free ride.</p>
<p>Good luck to all!</p>
<p>does anyone have a current date for admissions notices? Seems like most of my D’s have been earlier than originally stated. We were told March 1st for UT and got accepted in BME today. Still waiting for Rice, Washington U (St Louis), Penn, and Duke.</p>
<p>Congrats plagmaf! The notices and outside scholarships are indeed coming FAST!</p>
<p>It is tough to keep up. Stay by the phone.</p>
<p>Rice was one of the few that stuck to the date they said they’d release admissions info last year. Hang in there.</p>
<p>^They were also one of the few that stuck to the date they said they’d release admissions info two years ago. It feels like forever before you hear from Rice.</p>
<p>I think this has to be the hardest part of the admissions process – after four years of working hard in school, pursuing outside interests, comparing schools, studying for and taking all the required tests, polishing your essays, (maybe, interviewing) and then finally signing off on the application … </p>
<p>Going from that high pitch of effort to having to sit and wait … as I said, I really think this is the hardest part. It seems like so many CC applicants get good news! And good news can be defined in so many different ways.</p>
<p>Since not everybody’s seen what Rice looks like yet, while the virtual tours are nice –
I thought this might be fun to watch while you’re waiting …
[YouTube</a> - Deadline](<a href=“Deadline - YouTube”>Deadline - YouTube)</p>
<p>^I agree. This is definitely the hardest part. I HATE this part.</p>
<p>haha… its called ‘Hurry up and wait’.</p>
<p>@Ottoline That was hilarious, thanks.</p>
<p>Did anyone recieve an email today from Rice about their programs and opportunities?</p>
<p>I have the same question as PlentyQuestions. Did everyone get an email about Rice’s programs and opportunities (from “Rice Admission”)? Rice is my first choice, so I really hope its an indicator! Here’s the exact email:</p>
<p>A few months ago, TIME Magazine celebrated its forty rising stars of American politics, including Rice University alum, Ben Rhodes. Ben graduated in 2000 with a double major in English and political science. After graduation, Ben parlayed his degree into a job as a speechwriter for Barack Obama, then a freshman Senator. Rhodes now serves as President Obama’s principal communications aide on national security. </p>
<p>Earlier this month, David Rhodes, Ben’s brother, was named President of CBS news. David graduated from Rice in 1996, double majoring in economics and political science. David began his career at Fox News where he rose to the position of vice president of news. Starting February 22, David will take over CBS news and run the day-to-day operations.</p>
<p>The Rhodes brothers combined their many passions - writing, politics, and business - into successful careers in high-profile positions. Rice students have opportunities to pursue their academic interests inside and outside the classroom. They have access to internship opportunities through Project Gateway , and the curriculum is bolstered by research opportunities offered by the James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy, the Kinder Institute for Urban Research, and the Humanities Research Center. </p>
<p>As an aspiring humanities or social science college student, we thought you’d enjoy reading about the Rhodes’ successes in parlaying their Rice degrees into impactful careers.</p>
<p>Yours sincerely, </p>
<p>Julie Browning</p>
<p>Dean for Undergraduate Enrollment</p>
<p>I don’t know who reads these threads, so:</p>
<p>it’s*</p>
<p>Many colleges and their departments send out emails like this. My guess is that this was a mass email to many (or all) applicants to the schools of humanities and social sciences.</p>
<p>That’s what I figured. I just get easily excited when Rice contacts me in any way whatsoever.</p>
<p>PeteyW-my D got one. Cognitive Science Major! Good luck. Rice is her first choice as well. My S is a sophomore at Rice!</p>
<p>I got the same email.</p>
<p>On another note. Sooo sick of waiting…</p>
<p>^I got it, too. But then again, this is CC…so maybe we’re all equally lucky.</p>