Anonymous
Post 09/21/2016 17:39     Subject: Re:Can my kid with these stats get into Rice?
Anonymous wrote:My DS, a Big 3 grad, is at Rice and loves it. HS GPA was 3.6 unweighted with most rigorous math and science courses school offered. SATs were 1360 -- I have no idea how that translates into ACT since my kids have all done SATs. Very positive recommendations. Strong extracurriculars, including varsity athlete (not recruited at Rice) and a national academic competition, but it's not like he founded an orphanage with Mother Teresa.


This is my post. Just want to correct my poor typing: SATs were 2360; not 1360. Sorry about that.
Anonymous
Post 09/20/2016 19:42     Subject: Re:Can my kid with these stats get into Rice?
if he applies early, YES
Anonymous
Post 09/20/2016 19:23     Subject: Re:Can my kid with these stats get into Rice?
DD had very similar stats to your kid. Apply ED and show major interest. And work very, very hard on the essays. Good luck! Our daughter absolutely loves the place!
Anonymous
Post 09/19/2016 09:57     Subject: Can my kid with these stats get into Rice?
We got the same message about Rice from the college counselor for a kid with very strong math/science classes and 99% SAT's, also at a good private. DC focused in, however, on another school that was in the same category and after the SAT's came in and he showed a lot of interest and described how it would be a perfect fit, the counselor seems to be supporting the choice as ED. So, if your kid really likes Rice, I'd go for it, just make sure there is a back-up plan.
Anonymous
Post 09/19/2016 08:57     Subject: Re:Can my kid with these stats get into Rice?
My DS, a Big 3 grad, is at Rice and loves it. HS GPA was 3.6 unweighted with most rigorous math and science courses school offered. SATs were 1360 -- I have no idea how that translates into ACT since my kids have all done SATs. Very positive recommendations. Strong extracurriculars, including varsity athlete (not recruited at Rice) and a national academic competition, but it's not like he founded an orphanage with Mother Teresa.
Anonymous
Post 09/19/2016 08:47     Subject: Can my kid with these stats get into Rice?
No one can tell you for sure. If he doesn't apply, however, he won't get in. That's for sure. GL.
Anonymous
Post 09/19/2016 08:35     Subject: Re:Can my kid with these stats get into Rice?
What do you want us to say? Your kid might get in.
Anonymous
Post 09/19/2016 07:49     Subject: Can my kid with these stats get into Rice?
Wondering if Rice is out of reach? 3.8 kid at Big 3...ACT 34 with strong ECs (don't want to elaborate due to outing). Is it absurd for him to shoot for it? I've heard both sides of the coin (i.e. Don't apply, no one gets in) to the opposite. Not sure how kids from this area do. So much to love about it....