Good luck to you. At first glance I thought your GPA was a little low for RIce, but I see you are really at the top of your high school for both your class rank and SAT, so I think you have a chance. Rice is a reach for everyone, even perfect students. You are lucky to have a guaranteed spot at a school like UT, which is a wonderful school and a wonderful option if Rice doesn’t work out. I wish you all the best!