@sarangooL
I am interested, but haven’t demonstrated it since I only decided to apply relatively recently. Basically, some schools (WUSTL, for example) really want you to visit or do a summer program or interact in some way with them so they know that you aren’t just throwing their name onto a list. I checked their Common Data Set, and it’s “considered” but idk what exactly that means.
Also, are you guys filling out the “what other schools are you applying to” question?
In Regular Decision demonstrated interest becomes critical as Rice does not want to be someone’ safety school. People with 35 ACTs, 2300+ SATs and 4.0 GPAs do get rejected or deferred if there is no expressed interest. An interview is one way of demonstrating real interest in Rice as opposed to just throwing an application over the transom on January 1. Other ways are attendance at presentations at your HS, campus visits, and other communications. If you have shown serious interest in Rice by other means, an interview is not necessary. But it is a sign of interest.
don’t bother showing interest if your stats are not on par; it will be a waste of time.
Got my application portal today, was somehow able to request an interview o.O not many people apply in time for an interview here because they get accepted else where/they are too busy.
@itsmyusername I think that question is required
@SnapApp Nope.
How many recommendations did you all submit? It’s kinda weird that Rice only asks for one, and I kinda want to submit two…
Guys, I just got accepted ED somewhere. I wish you all the best!
has anyone been contacted for an interview yet?
Congrats @basedchem I assume you are done with this site, so farewell.
I applied but do I really have a shot?
race: african american
ACT: 33
SAT II: 800math2 780physics
GPA: 3.3uw, 4.1w
conducted research at university, tutor, leadership position in various clubs, many many hours of community service, etc…
intended major: math/physics
@bigbuddy You have a decent chance, especially since Rice is huge on diversity!
@bigbuddy GPA is far too low to have a shot at a school like Rice, unless you have an explanation for it.
@a1h313, not sure if anyone already answered but my son just got contacted this week for an interview
@basedchem I had a great GPA until I transferred to an extremely difficult charter school and the transition is what hurt my grades.
Hi guys for the supplement question that is
“The quality of Rice’s academic life and the Residential College System are heavily influenced by the unique life experiences and cultural traditions each student brings. What personal perspective do you feel that you will contribute to life at Rice? (500 word limit)”
do you guys think it would look bad if my essay is only around 335 words?
My DD got contacted for interview too.
@graceann Well hopefully not, mine was around 360. As long as it doesn’t feel short I think its fine – I highly doubt the adcoms have time to count words and all that
It will show a word count. They don’t count words individually lol.
Anyways, as long as you feel you got your point across and the essay is complete I say it’s alright. Although I quite honestly had a hard time staying under the 500 word count.
Would a personal anecdote be the best way to write this essay?