<p>In addition, I don’t think your ECs were enough to overcome your standardized test scores.</p>
<p>Only 40 hours of volunteering wouldn’t be enough I think when the Rice students I know easily did 100+ per year. Furthermore, you only had one leadership role as a secretary and did not show any true commitment or passion in any one place for an extended period of time. </p>
<p>Sorry this came as blunt, but I wish you luck on your second choice college. Be sure to make the best out of your oppurtunities there. Show that you’re still passionate about something. Join/start new clubs at your college, be active in the community, and succeed academically! Then transferring into Rice won’t be so difficult.</p>