I might also considering waiting until sophomore year to rush... would that be a terrible idea?
I'd like to get a feel of the school my first year before getting too involved.
Waiting isn't a good idea. Texas is competitive, and it is not to your advantage to wait until next year. Your best chance of getting a bid is as a freshman.
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