ED or not. Rice. Chance me PLEASE!!!!

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I really want to go to Rice and I'm super excited about the school. I have an interview this Saturday. I'm really worried because I don't think my GPA or SATs are high enough and I don't know if I am a fantastic essay writer. Enough so that they look past my low stats</p>

<p>SAT MA-650, CR-620, WR-600
SAT II Bio 750, US History 630</p>

<p>Last year had AP classes in Gov, Hist(4) , and Bio(3)</p>

<p>Senior Schedule
AP Cal AB
Environmental Sci
AP Economics
AP Literature
AP Physics B
AP Psychology
Anatomy and Physiology
My GPA is only a 3.5 and I'm ranked abt 50/500 (just about top 10%)
I have taken THE MOST demanding schedule including Three yrs of French and a yr of Latin</p>

<p>EC's
I was a MIT (minister in training) at church
Sunday School Teacher
Co-founder and leader of Teen Ministry
Choir Director
Heavily involved in Total Man Ministry (our outreach/missionary/homeless group)
-Ran numerous clothing food drives. Was at the shelter every other Sat. morning
Pres of Latin Club
Founder of Environmental Sci Club
Blood Drive Team Leader
Pro-Life Club VP
Peer Tutor
Elementary School Tutor
Mentor to boy with autism
Horse back riding (LOVE IT!)
Designing houses
Attended National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine</p>

<p>Hooks
I'm a black male
I went to Africa this summer on a medical mission
Overcame abuse, rape, death of grandmother resulting in me moving from OH to GA in the middle of junior year
Worked 15-20hr/week (part of that at church though, I was there nearly every day!)</p>

<p>Awards - Nothing special</p>

<p>Honor Roll
Commended Nat'l Merit Scholar
Published Poet
Gold Metal on Nat'l Latin Exam
Some church awards</p>

<p>Schools</p>

<p>Rice</p>

<p>I think it looks like I do too much but I was actually very involved in everything that I did.
I wanted to visit but I will have to do it AFTER the ED deadline.</p>

<p>Essays
one will highlight my experience in Africa (which I think is prob the same way anyone would feel after going there, nothing too special accept the experience)
This one is okay, it's not absolutely amazing</p>

<p>other how I have over come all the trouble and turmoil in my life and not let that stop me
(have not written yet)
So any chance??</p>

<p>I really really want to go.
Out of the 500 who apply ED, only 150 will make it. Will I be an Owl?</p>

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<p>Your SAT scores are a little bit low, so that decreases your chances a bit, but overall you look like a solid applicant - I would say it could go either way (50/50).</p>

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<p>I think you have a solid chance of getting in...
great ECs and schedule, scores a little low but not terrible.
For one of your essays, you might want to include religion in the essay concerning
the turmoil in your life...
and your awards are special!
I think you've got a great shot</p>

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<p>my struggles help me when I'm preaching and ministering. So ED, I've got a good chance?</p>

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<p>dont screw up on your ED applications but your SAT score/ GPA are on the low side so i say a big reach.</p>

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<p>OMG!!!! Am I over stressing?? I cant even sleep at night!!</p>

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<p>just dont stress.. you gotta take rejection in your life buddy</p>

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<p>so you think I'll be rejected??!!</p>

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<p>no, im just saying if you do, you gotta accept it</p>

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<p>well, Vandy and Emory are banging my door down with mail and stuff. Does that mean they really want me? I mean Emory even sent me a personalized app. Is that a good sign?</p>

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<p>I hate to burst your bubble, but just about every kid that scores above average on any standardized test receives piles of mail from top colleges. I personally believe it is their ploy to get average students to apply so they can reject them and raise their selectivity ratings and therefore rankings.</p>

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<p>wow that's a mean thing to do. my confidence is lowered</p>

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<p>it seems like a lot of ppl ignore mine. I'd like to get around 10 diff opinions</p>

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<p>pyles-</p>

<p>rice looks good for you - be prepared for anything!</p>

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<p>so everyone agrees, do ED and hope for the Best</p>

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<p>I'm going to make my commitment tomorrow? Any more comments?</p>