<p>I'm glad to see this thread has been entirely derailed. Not that I'm going to be any more on topic. Anyway, in response to some earlier posts, jmanco is not a Rice student. It seems that he's a high-schooler with a parent who attended Rice. As much as I appreciate his enthusiasm for the school, I worry that he may give people the wrong impression of Rice students, as has been displayed here. We're nice, reasonable people. Honestly!</p>
<p>Thanks a lot everybody!!! I've picked up quite a bit of information here, mostly about Rice though. Lol. Seems that not many people know the other two universities well. </p>
<p>Anyway, I'm actually looking at these few things in a university:
1. The neuroscience programme simply because I really love neuroscience. I have read from other threads that Rice and Emory offer very good neuroscience course with good facilities and staff.
2. Chemical engineering / pharmacy course. I'm thinking of doing a minor in either one of these two.
3. Cost and financial aid. This is gonna affect alot! Though I'm studying in Singapore now on a scholarship, I'm actually from China. The exchange rate to US$$ is crazy!
4. ECAs. Basically, I'm hoping to go to an exciting place.
5. Opportunities for internships.
6. Prospects of getting into a good grad school after undergrad studies.
7. hmm... can't think of any now.</p>
<p>Yup. Thanks everybody!</p>
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<li>No comment</li>
<li>Emory does not offer engineering (at its own school), Rice has a strong Chemical Engineering program.</li>
<li>Rice in general has more generous financial aid along with merit aid. Emory has Emory Scholar program.</li>
<li>Both probably will be the same.</li>
<li>Both probably will be the same; Houston vs Atlanta, but students don't have to stay within their college town.</li>
<li>Both probably will be the same; depends on how well you do in college.</li>
<li>NA</li>
<li>Rice is probably a bit more prestigious. It is also much more selective than Emory.</li>
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<p>Houston is America's armpit...hot and sticky...;)
<em>EDIT</em> But, I see the OP is from Singapore...so you're used to hot and sticky.</p>
<p>That being said, I'd prefer Rice over Emory.</p>
<p>Hi guys..My daughter is really interested in Rice and she LOVES Houston and the school. She is looking for a neuroscience major and Rice is great because of the Texas Medical Center so there are so many opportunities. Here is her profile..</p>
<p>ACT-29 Eng-31, Math-30, Reading-27 (not a strong reader) Science-29</p>
<p>GPA: 3.8 with all Honors and 6 AP classes</p>
<p>Extras: President of Medical Explorers
Independent Research-won many awards, participating in INTEL in the fall
Student Rep on the Board of Ed.
National Honors Society
Tri-M
Peer Drugs
Student Orientation Committee
Foreign Language Club
Avid member of synagogue</p>
<p>Well, this is a wonderful change on CC with posters arguing over which is the better place-Houston or Atlanta! The reality is that both are dynamic places with much greater job growth and opportunities than major cities located outside of the Sunbelt. They won't have anywhere near the same name recognition in China and Asia as the major California colleges, but this is more a statement on general awareness in China/Asia than it is on the very high quality that exists at Rice and Emory (and U Virginia). </p>
<p>I think that a student can have a terrific undergraduate experience with significant post-graduate opportunities coming from any of these THREE, but I also encourage students looking at these schools to focus on questions of personal fit. They are different environments and tend to attract broadly different types of students.</p>
<p>Wow, didn't mean to start a three page debate on which city was better :p I've travelled to both cities extensively because I have family in both, and Houston has always just "seemed" more international to me lol.</p>
<p>Also, if the OP is interested in medical internships, I would strongly suggest Rice. I think you've already heard, but the world's largest medical complex is located a few blocks away from Rice, and it has some of the best hospitals in the world.</p>
<p>Well, I lived in Atlanta right about 20 years ago and it was full of immigrants but we called them Texans fleeing the depression that was Texas. Houston is still a one horse town and when the oil prices go back down and the mania ends they will again have see-through buildings and empty homes. I don't see Houston becoming the hub of alternative energy research. It is hitched to a declining industry--kind of like Detroit 20 years ago. Most of the oil is in foreign hands already and they are cutting the oil companies out of new development by nationalizing.</p>
<p>LOL, Houston is definitely not Detroit and Texas is even more definiltely not Michigan. Granted, energy is the driver of the Houston economy, but the info tech industry is a vital and strong part of the Texas economy and the broader economy is more diversified than many realize. I also think that Texas will likely be part of the solution when energy alternatives are ultimately created. The state has a bright future as does much of the Sunbelt.</p>
<p>What are my chances of my daughter getting into Rice? </p>
<p>I live in Long Island, New York and not many New Yorkers apply to Rice which may give my daughter an advantage..she wants to apply early as well..here is her profile..please help!</p>
<p>ACT-29 Eng-31, Math-30, Reading-27 (not a strong reader) Science-29</p>
<p>GPA: 3.8 unweighted with all Honors and 6 AP classes</p>
<p>Extras: President of Medical Explorers
Independent Research-won many awards, participating in INTEL in the fall
also head of research (a mentor)
Student Rep on the Board of Ed.
National Honors Society
Tri-M
Peer Drugs
Student Orientation Committee
Foreign Language Club
Avid member of synagogue</p>
<p>Houston is the second busiest port in the country... you think when the oil dries up our country will simply stop importing and exporting all goods? That doesn't make any sense.</p>
<p>The Texas Medical Center is the largest hospital/clinic complex in the world, and is the nation's foremost cancer research center. It think I read that it employs over 60,000 people. This isn't going to dry up overnight either...</p>
<p>Houston isn't just a big center for oil either... it is one of the largest chemical producers in the world, and obviously that industry isn't going to slow down just because oil stops coming in. Most people also don't know that the hi tech industry is vital to the Texas economy. There are hundreds of computer related companies headquartered in Houston because of the proximity to it's international port.</p>
<p>ACT is a bit low- did she take SAT II subject tests, b/c Rice requires 2 (preferably in area of proposed major). ECs are kickass though so that will definitely look good in admissions committee. Make sure she writes from her heart in her essays, as with any smaller school, essays are extremely important. Honors and AP classes are great. Does her school rank? And yes being from New York will help a little bit. President Leebron has stated that he wants more OOS students in the next 5 years or so, it is a bit easier to get in if you aren't Texan (and especially if you aren't a Houstonian). Being from the NE will help a bit.</p>
<p>Actually, if she sends in ACT with writing, she doesn't need any SAT II subject tests. </p>
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<p>I would agree though that her ACT is a bit low. She would have a decent shot if she could raise it a point or two.</p>
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<p>A few blocks away? It is literally right across the street. Just pointing that out.... :)</p>
<p>What is the medical complex called? I'm too lazy to search it up.</p>
<p>Um. The Texas Medical Center.</p>
<p>Hey noobcake, you were saying that Rice is more generous in giving out financial aid. Does that include aid to INTERNATIONAL students?</p>
<p>Rice does not give out financial aid to international students, but there are some merit aid awards that are given only to international students -- see the link below.</p>
<p>omg...you guys really should just live and let live.</p>
<p>if you think atl is more global, then go live in atl.
if you think houston is more global, then go live in houston.</p>
<p>and seriously...WhoTF cares about those usnrw rankings? only those elitists that go to schools in the top 20 who are scared crap-less that heavens forbid someone said something bad about their school. you don't ever see anyone on CC that goes to one of the 11 schools tied for 96th place argue with one another about which school should be 96th and the rest 97th.</p>
<p>Rice and Emory are both wonderful schools in sprawling, hot, polluted, braggy Sunbelt cities which live for business and don't have much interesting history. I lived in Atlanta for years, and it does have miles of beautiful, albeit expensive, inner city neighborhoods.</p>