Should I apply EA or RD?

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<p>Here's my stats</p>

<p>Rank:
20/450 (i know this hurts me alot )
SATs:
M 770 CR 690 W 750 (2210)
SAT IIs:
770 -Chem
720 - Math IC and im still gona take math IIC
classes: im takin the hardest classes at my school and generally make an A average.....
APs:
last yr whist - 4
this yr predictions
Chem - 5
APUSH - 5
Eng Lang - 3 or 4
Extracurriculars: volunteer at hospital for 3 yrs, HOSA, Beta Club, JHOTS(Junior Historians of Texas), Swim team for one yr, National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society
Awards: 1st place in Chemistry - district UIL, 1st place overall science score - district UIL, Technology Day - 1st place rube goldberg machine, 2nd place History Day - District, National Merit Commended Student</p>

<p>money is a factor so i dont know whether i should apply EA or RD but i really want to go to Rice.... also is there any suggestions on what i can do to imrpove my chanceS? thanks</p>

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<p>Rice doesn't have EA...only ED</p>

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<p>oh oops i meant ED</p>

4

<p>Apply ID! Interim is the way to go. That's what I did.</p>

<p>Actually, I don't know if that's the best option for you. But ED is kind of scary since it's binding. But if you're set on Rice, go for it.</p>

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<p>Interim Decision no longer exists.</p>

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<p>Only apply ED if it's your top choice and if you aren't concerned about financial aid.</p>

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<p>PenningtonGreg: NJ?</p>

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<p>Only apply ED if you're absolutely in love with the school (what you want might change senior year) and money isn't an issue. It sounds like money is an issue, so apply RD, and instead try to make your commitment to/love of Rice come through in your essays.</p>