I'm extremely worried!! Will I get in??

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Okay so I live in GA and I really want to go to either Rice or Emory but preferably Rice.
So here goes, it seems like EVERYONE has WAY higher SAT scores
SATs MA-650, CR-620, WR-600 (I will take for third time this Dec though)
I took the SAT II in Bio and Hist in Oct
Last year had AP classes in Gov, Hist(4) , and Bio(3)
Senior Schedule
AP Cal AB
Environmental Sci
AP Economics
AP Literature
AP Physics B
AP Psychology
Anatomy and Physiology
My GPA is only a 3.6 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
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.</p>

<p>For Rice, I have an interview will attend a open house in ATL and do an over-nighter</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)</p>

<p>other how I have over come all the trouble and turmoil in my life and not let that stop me</p>

<p>So any chance??</p>

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<p>can anyone help me, I'm sooo nervous. I REALLY want to go. Should I apply ED or not??</p>

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<p>I mean, I'm to the point where I cant even sleep because I'm thinking about Rice</p>

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<p>You should definitely apply ED, it will raise your chances. I think if you apply ED you will make it into Rice.</p>

<p>Good luck and I know how you feel. The stress of college admissions is pervasive.</p>

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<p>I'm no expert, but I'll help you out where I can.</p>

<p>Your ECs are stellar, some of the best i've seen, and if memory serves Rice is religiously affiliated.</p>

<p>You plan on mentioning your NYLF I see? Are you going to PYIC by any chance? I thought about putting NYLC and GYLC, but opted against it.</p>

<p>but back on track.</p>

<p>A lot of your ECs show ambition, and genuine desire, thats something they cant teach and they know it. Your SATs are a bit low for Rice it seems, but if you play your ECs off right in your essay, I would guess you would stand a decent chance.</p>

<p>I hope this was a bit helpful, i know how stressful it can be, i'm goin through it too.</p>

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<p>the essays will either save you or....yeah</p>

<p>no pressure, eh?</p>

<p>haha just kidding, but seriously, those essays should make you stand out :)</p>

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<p>bump.... more. I'm so nervous</p>

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<p>You've clearly had it tough. You have the EC's and the character and probably deserve Rice, but your scores leave things up in the air. I'd say a six or seven in ten chance at Rice.</p>

<p>I hope you get in, though.</p>

<p>Chance back?
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<p>Do my chances improve if I got a 630 on US History and a 750 in Bio. Especially since I want to double major in bio and psych and minor in chem</p>

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<p>Just wanted to correct something... blueliner2112, Rice has never had any religious affiliation.</p>

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<p>stop worrying....you're black...</p>