<p>I sent in Part 1 of the application about two weeks ago, and I haven't received Part 2, and they apparently haven't charged the $50 fee to my visa, because it hasn't shown up yet on my bank statement. How long does it tipically take for them to process Part 1? Thanks...</p>
<p>ya i was wondering the same thing. i also sent my part 1 in about a week ago and still have not recieved part 2</p>
<p>Ok good so it's not just me... (I was starting to get a bit worried... mail doesn't take that long to get from H'ville to Houston)</p>
<p>Maybe they just haven't started processing them yet. Or maybe there are just a lot in already to be processed? I figured since it was so early... (but maybe everyone else thought that too) ::shrugs::</p>
<p>During the Summer the Admissions Office slows down a bit, so they might take a break or wait for lots of the applications to pile up before processing them--especially after Independence Day weekend.</p>
<p>Also, so many of you early birds are on the ball that Rice might have a lot of files to open. This process takes a little time--payment, open a physical file, open a tracking account, print and stuff a reply envelope...</p>
<p>As I remember, I turned in Part I (online) in August or September, and Rice didn't reply with anything for three-four weeks--I wasn't even expecting a response when I got a thick envelope (just the App Part II).</p>
<p>So, just relax. You have plenty of time and, because of the website, you already can begin a rough draft of Part II anyway.</p>
<p>Good luck. Remember to enjoy some of your work.</p>
<p>you can download part II from their web site.</p>
<p>good luck</p>
<p>got part 2 in the mail today!</p>