<p>I am new to CC. My D auditioned for Rice last spring. The Rice Admissions staff were wonderful and always ready to answer our questions and talk with us. Getting into Rice is a long shot at best for anyone! They really do only admit about 30 undergrads each year. Having said that, my D did audition for Winker’s studio and was accepted. She is now a freshman at the Shepherd school and loves it there! There are 28 freshman music students at Rice this year.</p>