<p>My daughter is going by herself to Rice today for the weekend. She's staying at a hotel and will go for interview Saturday and Explore Rice on Sunday. I've told her to call me frequently so I know where she is. Are there any current safety issues that I should be aware of? Should she get a cab from the Marriott (med center) or take public transit to get to the school?</p>
<p>She is considering Rice ED if she likes the school on this trip. She has a 33 composite on ACT, 3.8 unweighted GPA at a competetive public high school. 5 on Calc AB test her sophomore year. 5 on AP music theory soph year. 4 on Latin AP junior year. 4 on AP US hist junior year; 780 on SAT 2 US history; 660 on Latin SAT II.<br>
She has a strong music background and strong public speaking background. </p>
<p>The trend question is based on a concern her High School doesn't have a good admission rate at Rice. One student out of 6 was accepted last year and didn't attend. How much of a factor is the High School's history with a college like Rice? There haven't been many student's accepted from her high school for many years. Would it be a waste of her ED choice if the trend from her High School is so poor? She is also considering Northwestern. Northwestern has a record of accepting from her High School. However, she really isn't a cold weather person having been born and raised in California. All input would be appreciated.</p>
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<p>No. I mean, there is the general stuff such as don’t wander outside alone at 2AM. But that applies everywhere.</p>
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<p>She can walk. It is across the street</p>
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<p>Probably as much as anywhere else. I am not sure why that is though. Have you asked her schools GC?</p>
<p>Also, when you say 1 in 6 was accepted, did any of them ED?</p>
<p>Post back if you have any other questions. Do not worry, she will have a great time at Rice.</p>
<p>If she doesn’t feel like walking (and it’s a little farther than just across the street, especially if you’re not sure where you’re going), the Marriott runs a free shuttle that will take her straight to campus. She can ask at the front desk and they’ll show her where to wait for it. It’s about a 5 minute trip – she might have to wait 15 minutes, worst case.</p>
<p>It might help to have a campus map in her bag/backpack, etc. Of course, she can always ask campus owls for directions!</p>
<p>It might not hurt to have a list of her strengths and some good questions about Rice planted in her mind. A little time studying the website and finding interesting classes, programs, EC’s can go a long way in showing that she’s an enthusiastic candidate
who deserves a place on campus next year!</p>
<p>I hope she has a wonderful time!</p>
<p>Is she applying to the conservatory as a music major??? (i’m seeing the “Singer mama” name there.) If so, that will impact admissions considerably. The conservatory is very, very selective. Re: admittance trends. Shouldn’t make any difference about the high school’s history if she applies E.D.- they’ll know that she is committed to attend if she gets accepted.</p>
<p>D is safe and having fun. Apparantly she has more info than I did and has everything under control. AS to the question of GC helping since she is in a large Oakland public school the GCs are stretched thin.<br>
She’s done more research than I did and reassures me I don’t need to worry.</p>
<p>D said the campus is beautiful and people are friendly and helpful.<br>
Thanks for all the feedback.</p>
<p>Haha, Rice is awesome. I barely got to see its campus the last time i visited texas, but I’ve heard the campus is pretty friendly. Though I won’t be applying ED, I will certainly RD this school lol.</p>
<p>@OP - I encourage your daughter to apply ED if she really likes rice. Forget about the stats etc. If that is where she wants to be, it is worth a shot. Cheers!</p>