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Longhornsfan87 · 02-20-2013, 09:13 AM

So, since it's cheaper, I'm taking 2 years online classes at my local community college, then I'll transfer to a university. Does anyone know if Rice offers online courses, and if I could transfer there?

curtisc83 · 02-20-2013, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Longhornsfan87

So, since it's cheaper, I'm taking 2 years online classes at my local community college, then I'll transfer to a university. Does anyone know if Rice offers online courses, and if I could transfer there?

I have a friend that's going to Lone Star College in Houston. He travels a lot and said something about Rice doing some courses online but not all. He is transferring to Rice soon.

BigDGeek · 02-20-2013, 10:41 AM

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So, since it's cheaper, I'm taking 2 years online classes at my local community college, then I'll transfer to a university. Does anyone know if Rice offers online courses, and if I could transfer there?

Why don't you check out Rice's website?

You'll need a stellar GPA to get into Rice. Keep hitting the books.

Longhornsfan87 · 02-20-2013, 10:42 AM

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Why don't you check out Rice's website?

You'll need a stellar GPA to get into Rice. Keep hitting the books.

I was an A-B student in high school, but I took resource math because of a brain injury at birth.

BigDGeek · 02-20-2013, 10:53 AM

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I was an A-B student in high school, but I took resource math because of a brain injury at birth.

You'll need straight As for Rice. It is a highly selective and competitive university.

Longhornsfan87 · 02-20-2013, 10:57 AM

Are you saying I won't get accepted?

Oildog · 02-20-2013, 11:03 AM

You can try but you better have all A's coming from a community college. Rice is a highly respected school and I think its tougher to get in than A&M or UT. Heck there are only 3000 or so students there.

Longhornsfan87 · 02-20-2013, 11:05 AM

I'm making a B in English, but an A in Art.

DiogenesofJackson · 02-20-2013, 11:11 AM

Rice is an excellent school. You should also apply to some safety schools like UTSA, Sam Houston State, etc.

BigDGeek · 02-20-2013, 11:16 AM

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Are you saying I won't get accepted?

I'm saying you probably won't. Rice accepts less than 20% of applicants. It has the lowest acceptance rate of any university, public or private, in the entire state.

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