Rice is expanding the size of its freshman class this year so admissions might be a tad easier. ED will up your chances further. If Rice ED doesn’t work out, you can ED2 to Emory. Emory does not consider first year high school grades. I heard an Emory admissions officer say at a presentation Emory knows many freshman are on the struggle bus first year. You have a compelling story. Focus your essays on why Rice is the best fit for you. My daughter was admitted to both Rice and Emory’s main campus but chose Rice. If she had not been admitted to Rice, she would have been happy to attend Emory’s main campus. Understand that Emory’s main campus in Atlanta is very different than the Oxford campus in a small town outside Atlanta. Good Luck!
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