<p>Texdad, not sure what your issue is with me, but you are not correct in analyzing my posts. S will most likely end up at one of the larger Ivys. He will look at some of the LACs, and did, in fact, like Colgate on our visit there. It might not be strong enough in his sport. He does feel that some of the top LACs would feel too small to him after boarding school. He will probably apply to Indiana (business school direct admit) as well as UT for his safeties. You have no idea why my son attends boarding school. It's a long story and the path has not been smooth, but where he is now is perfect for his sport and his academics. He is a very independent kid and will be an older graduate. He would be just fine at a large university, but is a kid who likes to spend time with his teachers, and might find that a smaller school provides more opportunity for that.<br>
As I said, I have always loved Austin. I realize Texas Relays is a high-traffic weekend. My friend who was there for Capitol 10000 the week before said it was horrible that weekend as well. In fact, there are usually big events in Austin on the weekends- football games etc. This might be great for many students. I have never liked Houston. Rice was a pleasant surprise and a real oasis. My D is a "diva" and complains about many things. She swore she would not go to college in Texas. She loves Rice and she loves Houston. She doesn't complain about the traffic. It simply doesn't really affect the students at Rice. The traffic and growth in Austin has more impact on UT.</p>