What can I do to "sell myself" off to Rice University?

Applying to College
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<p>I am junior that really wants to go to this school. I have been dreaming to go there forever. With my stats, am I doing reasonably well to stand a chance in this amazing college? Should I improve significantly or just a little bit.</p>

<p>--GPA 3.6
-- I am in AP US History, English III Spanish. I am also in honors physics and honors precalculus.
-- I am involved in Earth Club, Spanish NHS and I work part-time at a local restaurant
-- My ethnicity is a Hispanic and if I go to Rice, I will be the first generation in my family to go to college
-- I have never been to any alternative school for bad conduct or something related like that
-- I am from a low-income family so I am hoping Rice will be more considerate of my family's financial needs --- possibly a lot of grants or something
--I am scheduled to take my SAT and ACT in the coming weeks. I feel pretty confident I will do well.</p>

<p>So am I doing alright? Please provide any feedback.</p>

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<p>– My ethnicity is a Hispanic and if I go to Rice, I will be the first generation in my family to go to college –</p>

<p>^ That ^</p>

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<p>Score decently on the SAT/ACT and you’re a shoo-in.</p>

<p>Good luck! :)</p>

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<p>Thanks you guyz. This really gives me some hope of admission into my dream school!</p>

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<p>Do well on the ACT/ SAT and try to raise the GPA.</p>

<p>You do have a good chance though!</p>

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<p>You would sell yourself to a school?</p>

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<p>When I wrote “sell myself” I meant how could I standout from all other applicants competing for a spot onto Rice’s campus.</p>

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<p>Call and give an asking price?</p>

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<p>prostitution is generally looked down upon by adcoms.</p>

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<p>We all know this is a lie!</p>

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<p>Rice takes a very holistic view of admissions, so at this point, the best thing you can do is to write amazing essays.</p>