@ucbalumnus if I went to Berkeley right now and did not get in to Haas, I would more than likely stay within Berkeley for another major (not sure as yet). I’m thinking this scenario could happen (worst case scenario) and I would likely be adjusted to Berkeley and would most likely not leave.
If I didn’t get into USC from CC I would just do a guarantee transfer program to possibly UCI, or apply to NYU, or wait one more year to try and apply again.