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An Unconventional Academic Path: Freedom to Decide at Rice

Brian (McMurtry ‘27) applied to Rice not knowing what he wanted to major in. Learn more about how Rice provided him with the time, support, and freedom to make thoughtful academic decisions, and hear about the journey that his unconventional path led him on.

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A photo of Mirror by Jaume Plensa, located on the Rice campus.

My Rice Life

Our students share captured moments in their Rice life.

Two students playing guitar with a crowd behind them
A woman playing violin, being recorded by a phone
A woman singing at a sporting arena
Two students at the front of a colorfully-decorated room, speaking to others
Two girls smile at the camera while holding a mic
A girl serves food to a line of students with paper plates
Three students holding up matching cards whilst smiling at the camera

The Savvy Applicant

Introducing the Application Advice Series

Rice’s new virtual event series is geared towards helping you nail all your college applications.

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Four Tips for Writing Your Supplemental Essays

Essay tips from an admission counselor.

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Navigating Recommendation Letters

Securing letters that enhance your application.

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