<p>To zSquared: I think it is more of a personal preference, the courses offered look good. Check out the courses offered here: [Rice</a> University Catalog 2008-2009](<a href=“http://math.rice.edu/Courses/mathcourses.html]Rice”>http://math.rice.edu/Courses/mathcourses.html) </p>
<p>To pr0616: That was some of the kindest comments anyone ever wrote to me online, thank you, you really made me feel better.</p>
<p>To Treebounders: What other universities should I consider? I am interested in universities with an overall prestigious program in mathematics and a good institution in general besides the ones I listed, so I can have a good healthy dose of schools to apply to within reach.</p>