Essay Scoop: How to Answer Rice University’s Essays

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Here is Empowerly’s guidance on how to respond to Rice University’s four additional essay questions.Here is Empowerly’s guidance on how to respond to Rice University’s essays. There are four additional essay questions for us to tackle together.

What You Should Look for in a College’s Surrounding Town

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Once you’ve established that the university campus you’re considering is great, and that everything appears to be right in line with what you were looking for, you also need to look around town. A beautiful campus is one thing, but the surrounding area also needs to meet some basic needs. And even if it has what you need, it is equally important that you feel safe.  

What to Look for in a Dorm While on a College Tour

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The biggest hang up for a lot of rising freshman is university dorm life, and for a good reason: many people at the mere thought of having to share a room with a stranger go into panic attacks. So it should go without saying that a dorm experience can make or break a freshman. If it goes well, it can set up a positive college experience for the entire four years. If it goes poorly, it might even be the catalyst towards dropping out. No one wants that! So let’s talk about what to look for in dorms while you’re in the midst of a college tour.