<p>Okay, so obviously this is happening all over the country.</p>
<p>But I just went to the Collegeboard website and noticed the recent change in acceptance rates of some schools I was thinking of applying to.</p>
<p>UC Berkeley dropped from 23% to 22%
UC LA dropped from 24% to 23%</p>
<p>and what I found surprising.. what I considered my backup,
Cal State SLO dropped from 45% to 34%!!!!!
That means it's harder to get into than UCSD! (42% acceptance rate)</p>
<p>I know the Cal State schools and the UC schools have different applicant pools, but Cal State SLO has more of the same applicants as the UCs.</p>
<p>This is kinda of worrisome to me.. what is your guys' input?</p>
<p>this has been a record year in regards to applicant numbers. Beyond the sheer increase in the volume of applicants they are becoming more qualified. The fact of the matter is getting a 2100 doesn't mean what it used to. It's going to be tough for everyone just do what you can to make yourself stand out.</p>
<p>The budget crisis is forcing California public universities to cap or limit enrollment, and California has a constantly growing number of applicants.</p>
<p>More people applying to the same number of spots.... 2012 was pretty tough but 2013 is tougher cause more people are applying for the same schools. Its sad.</p>