<p>@MrAPMan</p>
<p>A statistic that you can’t overlook is that of the accepted students, 82% of the class are in top 5% of their class. Also remember that the mid 50s ACT scores are of accepted students and not necessarily of the enrolled student class. You being from Chicago (or being out of state) might help. If Rice continues to be your first choice, I recommend a campus visit in the Fall of your senior year and get an on campus interview (this is not a requirement but I think will improve your chances).</p>