Chances of Getting Into Rice Early Decision?

<p>I plan on applying to Rice Early Decision in the fall.</p>

<p>2250 SAT
217 PSAT - most likely National Merit
32 ACT</p>

<p>3.95 Unweighted GPA
Class Rank Top 5% Class of 700
8 AP - Junior/Sophomore</p>

<p>Vice President Key Club
Vice President Recycling Club
Penta (Math) Club
Science Club
Computer Science Team
Varsity Basketball
Habitat for Humanity
Student Council
Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Students
National Honor Society</p>

<p>Community Service
Volunteer at Texas Health Center, local medical clinic, Fort Worth Public Library, Fort Worth Zoo, Fort Worth Botanic Gardens, Fort Worth Turkey Trot, Fort Worth Parade of Lights, Fort Worth Cowtown Marathon, St Paul Lutheran Braille Bibles Program, Agape (Feed the Homeless)</p>

<p>Academics
National Merit, AP Scholar Distinguished, National Honor Society, Lockheed Scholar, RadioShack Scholar</p>

<p>I had very similar stats and I was deferred Early Decision this year, and I was ultimately rejected</p>

<p>I think your chances are very good.</p>

<p>*FYI</p>

<p>217 is not national merit in Texas</p>

<p>Last year it was 218 or 219, and I can’t imagine it getting lower</p>