Hello hopeful Owls! I decided to create a discussion thread for Rice RD applicants. The results thread (when all the stats are posted) will come later. Where is everyone applying from? I’m applying from CA with a fee waiver.
Lol. Same. CA with fee waiver. Are you doing rice/baylor?
@alphabetatrig nope 
I have friends who are though
Texas (owch), merely because all my peers are, and it is the closest prestigious private…
Oklahoma!
Does anyone know how they decided who to send the fee waivers to? I got one, but I am not sure why.
Some of the fee waivers were sent to students who did well on the SAT subject tests.
@SnapApp People who did well on subject tests (my average when I got mine was 770) get fee waivers because of CB’s student search thingy.
Just wondering, do you guys think a 2240 superscore (690CR/800M/750W/11E) a 33 ACT (35E/35M/28R/32S/31W) (I suck at reading comp lmao) an 800 Chem, 770 Math 2(oops), 3 5’s AP tests, and a 4 on a self study is ok enough for Rice? I’m an OOS kid, and not too many people from my school apply (when compared to like Stanford or UCB or smth).
@basedchem I think you have a solid chance. How are your extracurriculars?
@SnapApp I’m Asian, household income is pretty high even for number of dependents.
Uh the ones I put on the common app:
Prolific winner in all levels of Science Olympiad Competition, VP of Events and a Team Captain for this year.
Chemistry Club Activity Manager and Tutor
Volunteering at the library, with the school, and at a specialized sports camp
JV Tennis, XC, and Track
DECA state competitor and regional winner
Additional one:
Top 2 in school for Chemistry Olympiad
Intended Major is Chem, my CA essay is apparently “well-written, personal, and touching”, have two glowing recs from AP Chem and a lit teacher.
Kicker: GPA is 3.75 UW/4.1 W (unofficial). Had bad personal problems in sophomore year that were addressed in Counselor recs, one teacher rec, and in additional info.
@basedchem You are definitely a strong candidate. Also, Rice loves diversity.
how much will legacy help for RD? (father went to grad school and got a PhD)
quick stats:
asian
gpa UW-3.85
SAT- 2340
Math 2-800 Chem-760
how are my chances looking?
@asiandisgrace98 Gender and intended major? State residence?
Hi! I’m hoping to get some advice. I took the SAT and got a 2000 (730-math, 630-cr, 650-writing), and I wasn’t very happy with it. I know I can get a 800 in math and higher in CR, but I won’t be able to take he current SAT again due to All-State band. So, my question is would it look better to have a 2160 vs. a 2000 or to be a All-State band member and be more involved with extracurriculars/volunteer? Also my gpa is 4.0UW and I am a Texas resident.
Applying RD too! Will admit, main reason I’m applying is just b/c of the fee waiver and my parents already sent my ACT & SATII scores, but I hear the quality of life is just absolutely amazing over there
How much do you guys think the fee waiver predicts admission? I feel like it’s just a way to get more people to apply but later deny them to bring down there acceptance rate, sorta like with UChicago’s mass advertisement
@zeppelin that’s exactly what it is. Do you think they record who they send fee waivers to?
@Zeppelin7 It’s mostly a marketing ploy.
Ah that’s what I was worried about. Oh well, hopefully I have a decent shot.
I would think they atleast record who they send the fee waivers to so not everyone can just claim they got one and not have to pay anything
@Zeppelin7 Well yes, but it has 0 effect on your admission.