<p>Congrats to all of you that got admission! I know you are all excited to be at Rice, but be sure to enjoy the last semester of high school (which I wish I could go back to).</p>
<p>To all those deferred/denied: I’m very sorry to hear that y’all weren’t accepted. Frankly, it is Rice’s loss, especially to those they denied from states that need more representation here, like Virginia and Illinois. However, you will end up at a great school, and there is still time to apply to one of Rice’s peer schools if you haven’t done so already. Best of luck to y’all, and everything will work out well in the end. Just don’t give up.</p>