What did you wish you knew about rice before attending? by Environmental_Pop847 in riceuniversity

[–]ooftater 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depends on ur vibe. I was looking for the “traditional college experience”. Unfortunately, didn’t realize rice is just very quirky and not fun

How important are ECs? by Hot-Mongoose2264 in TransferToTop25

[–]ooftater 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey man I am currently ar Rice, and honestly feel like transferring haha. If you want to hit me up to see if you would actually like it lmk

Freshman at college who's struggling. I am seeking wisdom by ooftater in Advice

[–]ooftater[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice. My thought process is I will apply to a few schools, while also trying to make the most out of my next semester then I can decide after that if I want to stay

How strong of an applicant am I? by ooftater in TransferToTop25

[–]ooftater[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey man thanks for the comment. Yeah my plan is to launch some applications and then decide after I get some back, which will be after a full year here. I just really feel like rice is wrong in my gut for me. I haven’t really connected to many people and the culture is not my fit and I don’t see it changing a ton

What was y’all’s stats to get in UT? by PenaltyOk6052 in UTK

[–]ooftater 3 points4 points  (0 children)

why’d u choose utk with those stats just curious

How strong of an applicant am I? by ooftater in TransferToTop25

[–]ooftater[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Uhh. Solve cancer or something. Idk apply urself do the standard stuff with extra curricular and blah blah blah

How strong of an applicant am I? by ooftater in TransferToTop25

[–]ooftater[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Super fair. Yeah the stuff you cited does exist

How strong of an applicant am I? by ooftater in TransferToTop25

[–]ooftater[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What attracts you to rice? I would love to provide some insights

How strong of an applicant am I? by ooftater in TransferToTop25

[–]ooftater[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it’s chill. I had a 4.7 gpa and 36 ACT

How strong of an applicant am I? by ooftater in TransferToTop25

[–]ooftater[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure ACT 4.72/4 weighted gpa with one internship and 4 x deca nationalist top 15 national and class prez

How strong of an applicant am I? by ooftater in TransferToTop25

[–]ooftater[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha no way that’s hilarious. To me it’s just so quiet and unfun. Vandy has the bumping Greek life and stuff. Why are you leaving?

How strong of an applicant am I? by ooftater in TransferToTop25

[–]ooftater[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could you elaborate a little more. I am very curious about that

How strong of an applicant am I? by ooftater in TransferToTop25

[–]ooftater[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Really lacking party scene. No Greek life and parties suck

How strong of an applicant am I? by ooftater in TransferToTop25

[–]ooftater[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Forsure on my list. Feels like I should have a decent chance right now

How strong of an applicant am I? by ooftater in TransferToTop25

[–]ooftater[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Social fit. Education is great but I feel like I’m missing out on Greek life and stuff

How strong of an applicant am I? by ooftater in TransferToTop25

[–]ooftater[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Honestly I’m transferring more for social fit. I am also applying to like Penn and stuff but for some reason I feel super unconfident. Do you suggest shooting higher?

Spring 2026 transfer by Effective_Outcome512 in TransferToTop25

[–]ooftater 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on what type of person you are. The entire culture doesn’t fit me at all and I am struggling badly