Engineering/merit chances

Colleges and Universities A-Z Rice University
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<p>Ok, here's the scoop. I'm a senior in high school this year, and am wondering what my chances of getting into the engineering program and/or receiving merit scholarships are.</p>

<p>GPA=4.0 unweighted
I'm pretty much guaranteed to be the valedictorian
SAT I=1500 With writing=2190 (730 math)(770 verbal)(690 writing)
ACT=34
I'm going to be a National Merit 'something'
I'll graduate with 6 science credits(AP Chem. and Bio. the rest are honors)
5.5 Math credits (AP Calculus, College Algebra, rest honors)
3 yrs foreign language (1 yr honors)
4 yrs english (2honors, 1 AP, 1 yr college english 1301,1302)
4 yrs social studies</p>

<p>My school lets us take dual-credit courses through an area college, so I'll graduate with college English 1301 and 1302, Economics, Government, Psychology, Algebra, and US History.</p>

<p>I also participate in athletics and have made it to regionals in cross country and track.</p>

<p>In addition, I do UIL academics. I've made it to regionals in a host of events every year, and this year I got third place at state in Science, my team was second, and i was second in chemistry. I've also made it to state in debate for the last three years.</p>

<p>I've done other EC's, but you should get the idea...</p>

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<p>You never can tell with chances, but they look good. You pretty much have the stats, but that will only go so far, because honestly, everyone has amazing stats these days. Show them you're committed, be honest in your essays, show enthusiasm in the interview and I think you have an excellent shot. Merit scholarships-those are kind of random, can't really predict those. I think you'll fare well. Enjoy your senior year and don't get too caught up with chances. Take care.</p>