Applying to Colleges -- Returning Student?

<p>I graduated HS in 2010 and currently taking a year or two off (after withdrawal from UCSC due to personal reasons). I could apply for readmission at UCSC.</p>

<p>Can I still apply to other colleges (would it still be okay) or attend a CC via tag program to get into another UC (i.e. UCD, UCB)? Do colleges look down on students who take a year/two off? x: What goes about with transcripts and scores (SAT)?</p>