Not sure if I should apply here or not, can I make it?

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<p>General:
GPA: 3.687 (Weighted) - This will increase with the first semester of senior year and I have a very good upward trend.
Rank: Top 20%
AP Rigor: Three AP classes, two AP tests.
Honors Classes:<a href="3%20yrs.">/b</a> of Honors Math, (1 yr.) of Chemistry, (2 yrs.) of English
-- Total of (6 classes)
**ACT: 28, will retake again.</p>

<h2>Residence: Michigan</h2>

<p>EC's:
Student Government - President (12), Member (11, 10, 9)
Class Council - Vice President (12), Treasurer (11), Member (10, 9)
Astronomy Club - President (12), Vice President (11), Member (10, 9)
Philosophy Club - President (12), Member (11, 10, 9)
Model UN Club - President (12), Vice President (11), Member (10)
National Honors Society - Historian (12), Activities Coordinator (11)
Freshmen Mentor Program - Member (12, 11)
Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD) - Member (12, 11)
Co-President of a community service club
DECA - Fundraising Co-Chair (12, 11) Member (10, 9)
Drama Club - Secretary (11), Member (12, 10, 9)
Debate Club - Member (12, 11, 10, 9)
French Club - Member (12, 11, 10, 9)</p>

<p>Hook:
Raised in poverty and fled war-torn nation of Yugoslavia; escaped genocide of my Albanian race.
First generation immigrant</p>

<p>Work Experience:
Coney Island - Waiter, Busboy, Dishwasher (12, 11, 10, 9, 8)
- At least 20 hours a week.</p>

<p>Languages:
Fluent in Albanian, Serbian, Croation and English.</p>

<p>Awards, Achievement, and Recognition:
Math Commendation - 2 years (11, 9)
Top Debater - 2 years (11, 10)
Model UN Best Delegate - (11, 10)
Model UN Honorable Delegate - (9)
French Club Commendation - 1 year (10)
Economics Commendation - 1 year (9)
School Spelling Bee Winner - (11)
School Spelling Bee Runner Up - (10)
Virtual Stock Exchange Honorary Mention - (11)</p>

<p>Volunteer:
Volunteered 200+ hours at a local hospital.
Volunteered 150+ hours at a local library.
Volunteered 150+ at an animal shelter.</p>

<p>Financial Aid Needed?:
Yes</p>

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<p>apply and you will find out</p>

<p>good luck. For more information on the response see</p>

<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/rice-university/966005-how-another-top-school-adcom-looks-admissions.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/rice-university/966005-how-another-top-school-adcom-looks-admissions.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>…really? Can you tell me my chances at Rice?</p>

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<p>No. That’s why rice has an admissions department</p>

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<p>Go for it man</p>

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<p>

Precisely.</p>

<p>Anyway, I say it’s worth a shot!!</p>

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<p>You have a better chance of getting if you apply than if you don’t apply.</p>

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<p>I agree with Antarius. In addition, this thread may be helpful to you: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/rice-university/892084-official-rice-rd-decisions-class-2014-a.html?highlight=official+class[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/rice-university/892084-official-rice-rd-decisions-class-2014-a.html?highlight=official+class&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;