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Okay, so I did not mention anything about financial aid. Out of the 6 Ivies and various top schools (including Rice) I have visited in the past, most who address the Early Decision choice also stated that you should select ED (and I quote) “if you are not worried about financial matters.” One admissions officer said that “if you are concerned with financial aid, we advise you apply RD so you can compare.”
Although Rice does meet 100% of you demonstrated need there are some complication to that.
- Each school has their own formula to compute it
- Some schools have eliminated loans, Rice hasn’t (they do camp it for middle class)
- Rice’s financial aid is good, but some school (especially Liberal Arts) do give more money because they have that
- Rice gives out their merit aid more during RD</p>