<p>I plan to early decision Rice and I am from Houston, Texas
My high school is extremely competitive but I am also in the IB Program
Rice is my first choice, do you think I can get in?</p>
<p>SAT: 2230 660 R 770 M 800 W
GPA: 4.74/5
Junior Classes: AP/IB Biology SL, AP English 3, PAP Physics, AP Statistics, AP/IB Spanish 4, IB Math SL, IB Orchestra 3
Senior Classes: AP/IB Chem HL, AP/IB English 4, AP/IB Economics HL. AP Calculus BC, AP Physics B, IB Math HL, and IB Orchestra 4
Awards: Science fair regional award, tons of cello awards from UIL Regionals and states, 13 years consecutive piano awards, debate awards
Activites: officers for alot of clubs and active in the clubs, 700+ volunteer hours, Teen Volunteer at M.D. Anderson for 4 years, volunteer in church, volunteer at HMNS, part of school orchestra for 4 years</p>
<p>oh and I am a member of NHS and SNHS at my school as well.</p>
<p>Rice: Match</p>
<p>Strong test scores, GPA, academics and nice ECs/volunteer activities as well. Is this your first SAT? If so, I recommend possibly taking the test one more time for a better CR score, trying to get all your scores into the 700 range. Do well on your AP/IB tests as well. Rice would be a Match considering that you are in state and applying early, right?
Anyways, good luck!</p>
<p>yes I took that one in october and am waiting for the scores from april sat. I definitely have studied to get CR up to 700 :)</p>
<p>Yes I am planning to apply early! would having a couple B’s on the transcript affect acceptance?</p>
<p>Not at all. Even if you were applying to an Ivy League School, it wouldn’t have a tremendous impact. Your W GPA definitely shows that the course rigor is there, and given that, a couple of Bs are probably expected. Another thing to consider is that you might want to take some SAT Subject Tests. I haven’t done the research on Rice, but even if they do not require them, it is still a good idea and can provide a boost to your application.</p>
<p>SAT Subject Tests aren’t required, although I managed to send in my worst and was still admitted. Rice looks like a match, but make sure that you can afford the school even without FA if you’re applying ED.</p>
<p>I took my first SAT subject in December which was Math I and got a 770.</p>
<p>In june I plan to take Math II and Biology and later on Chemistry.</p>
<p>thank you so much 
i started to worry since rice has been my top choice for a while.</p>