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Small Town To Big City: My Houston Hustle

Trading small-town Mississippi vibes for the energy of the nation’s fourth-largest city, Abigail, Sid Richardson '26, spent her four years at Rice diving into Houston’s endless opportunities. See how she used her free student METRO Pass to explore beyond the hedges!

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Young women seated around a white table at a restaurant

My Rice Life

Our students share captured moments in their Rice life.

People walking with signs held in the air
Girl holding sign, man turned back to look at her
A girl playing the flute
Two women sitting behind a table; a man standing in front of it
Woman in park ranger uniform speaking to partially obstructed man in crowded room
A man standing against a wall, speaking to someone off-screen
Students huddled around a dog, stroking its fur

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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