**Rice University 2016 Regular Decision Applicants!**

S2012d2017
Sun, 25 Mar 2012 18:49:12 +0000

I agree with Fallen Angel’ thoughts. My son had 2260 and was not no.1 (he was cum laude) of a small class. He had no hooks…white upper middle class , etc. Based on naviance results Rice doesnt seem to “like his school”. The results looked more promising for son for columbia and yale than rice - lol! He applied for financial aid and didn’t get any (anywhere so far and not expecting any)
I think what has served him well is he is well rounded and has had leadership and passion in his ECs and his essays were strong. He received a trustee scholarship to Rice. As I posted before, I truly believes that an on campus interview, if offered, can only help. The admissions officer basically said to me that he so enjoyed his interview and he is a great fit for Rice. Obviously that means nothing concrete, but I think it can be a tipping factor. Those are my thoughts.