Though he has applied to Houston Baptist University and the University of Houston, Rice is his first choice and the only place he has toured. Now he is waiting to see where he is accepted. Many Houston students put the University of Texas at Austin first on their list. In fact, the university is so popular it has a Houston admissions office. Many students are not sure they will thrive in that atmosphere, so they have to see for themselves.
Lots love it.
I came from a tiny town, and it was a great place for me. To accommodate the many students who want to visit the campus, UT holds several large open houses. Four Longhorn Saturdays are held in the fall for high school seniors. There is a spring program for juniors called Rise and Shine. And, finally, there is Explore UT on March 3, though students need to register for that event.