<p>I am currently a junior taking mostly honors and AP courses. Most of my high school career has been focused on the advanced classes because I know colleges look for students who think "higher" than just.... write the definition for osmosis. They look for challenging material being put to the student like intensive labs or more sophisticated homework for example.</p>
<p>During my sophomore year, I took Cross Country and I followed that with Track the next semester. This year, as a junior, I am not in sports anymore * I am not much of a sports guy* but I am involved in the following: Earth Club , Spanish National Honor Society, and I did a bit of community service at my local church.</p>
<p>Earth Club focuses on taking into consideration the planet and its resources and how we can prevent future damage towards it. Its a great club that is a bunch of fun. Spanish NHS is just like regular NHS only its for Spanish students who receive at least an A- throughout 3 consecutive Spanish semesters. </p>
<p>Rice University is a selective school, arguably one of the most, if not the most, seletive PRIVATE schools in Texas. It is my dream school and if I got accepted to it, I think I would have a heart attack or pass out. If I don't get accepted, its ok I guess. I have my safety schools : Texas Tech Univ. UT Austin, U of North Texas, or maybe even Texas A & M.</p>
<p>Guys I need yall's opinion on my chances into acceptance into my dream schools and what I need to improve on to get into them. Any personal experience with the colleges?</p>