<p>I Need to know how best I can illustrate my interest in attending Rice!!!</p>
<p>I plan to write a short letter about how attracted I am to the nanotech at Rice, but is that enough to distinguish me from everyone else?</p>
<p>Also, are the final stats out? How many people are on the waiting list, yield rate, etc?</p>
<p>And finally, do waitlisted studetns get financial aid?</p>
<p>You should definitely let Rice know that it remains your top choice and writing about your passion for nanotech would be good, too. Unfortunately, I do not know the answers to the rest of your questions.</p>
<p>I think it’s hard to know how many people are on the waitlist until May 1st, once everyone has accepted their spot. I have a feeling many will not accept the spot on the waitlist (including myself). And yes, you should write a letter and also update your file if you have any recent accomplishments or awards. Good luck!</p>
<p>What about the # of people accepted this year?</p>
<p>From Rice’s FAQ:
"Are financial aid opportunities different for those students admitted from the waiting list?</p>
<p>Need-based financial aid is guaranteed for all students who qualify. If all appropriate forms have been filed, aid packages are usually prepared within three days of acceptance off the waiting list. Merit-based scholarships, however, are not available to students accepted from the waiting list. "</p>
<p>I’m on the waitlist too but it’s important to understand that the waitlist can be quite brutal. Last year they accepted 0 students…Good luck, I hope (by some miracle) we both get in!</p>
<p>Actually, last year they accepted two or three into the architectural program - which is a capped program. 
But some years they take quite a few off the waitlist, and they have expanded the size of the freshman class… Good luck to you both!</p>
<p>Thank you so much guys. </p>
<p>I am just really worried about the fin. aid b/c i got a full ride to UTD w/ an offer to go into the honors program, so paying a bit too much for Rice would be well, somewhat tragic for my parents. : /</p>
<p>When I was waitlisted, I sent a letter to my regional admissions representative, telling her what I had done since submitting my application (acting in a play, getting a job), and stating that if I were offered admission, I would attend Rice.</p>
<p>If you also have a good relationship with your college counselor, you could talk to him and have him contact your regional admissions rep and advocate on your behalf. My college counselor did this, but I realize that not everyone has the luxury of a college counselor like mine.</p>
<p>I was accepted on April 27, before the notification deadline, so it’s possible that they just want some sort of communication from you that will push you over the edge from a borderline waitlist to a definite acceptance.</p>
<p>Would it be appropriate to include other college acceptances? or scholarships they offer?</p>