Do music applicants have to complete the Rice application?
Yes. The Shepherd School is an academic division of Rice University, and music students take academic course work, live in residential colleges, are an integral part of Rice’s campus life, and ultimately receive degrees from Rice University. Do I have to take SAT subject tests? All music applicants need to take either the SAT or the ACT with the writing test, as well as two SAT subject tests. Shepherd School of Music applicants should take two SAT subject tests of their choice, as there is no specific SAT music test offered.