<p>OOS: NJ
3.6 unwieghted
3.8 UC GPA (roughly)
33 ACT
(36/36 on the science section)
SAT II:
These are horrible...prepare yourselves...lol
490 Math II
500 Eng. Lit.</p>
<p>Will have taken 2 AP's by the time I graduate this year as well as 4 honors courses. Completed up to Calculus. Got the Susan B. Anthony Award from the Univ. of Rochester based on my performance in Humanities Junior year. </p>
<p>Go to a private school in CT.
-Vestry.
-Writer for school newspaper.
-Varsity Lacrosse since sophomore year.
-JV soccer last year and played a couple years of H.S football
-H.S lacrosse team finished 17th in the nation last year.
-Was invited to New England top 150 lacrosse camp.</p>
<p>Really think I nailed my essays</p>
<p>Hook: I'm being recruited by the Men's Lacrosse Coach at UCSB. Although it's not a "varsity sport" it's considered "virtual-varsity" and can give me a bump in admissions. The coach told me last year he got a recruit in from OOS with lower stats last year FWIW. </p>
<p>I'll be majoring in Envi. Sci if accepted.</p>
<p>I'm kind of banking on my ACT while my GPA 3.7 (non UC weighted) is slightly above avg, I'm a little worried about my SAT II scores. Thanks!</p>
<p>However, you do realize it’s roughly $50,000/year for out of state and only going up every year right? So unless you have more money than you know what to do with, UCSB is a TERRIBLE value for oos. That’s my two cents.</p>
<p>I’m seconding countrygentleman… I’ve always tried to avoid sounding like a “nattering nabob of negativism” about costs for out-of-staters (even though I am fairly cynical in person), but it really is a horrible value for OOS. Hell, I’m not even convinced that it’s a good value for the $27,000 COA for in-state students.</p>
<p>Also in terms of the tuition I am (and I hope I don’t sound greedy here) very fortunate. While I’m not living a life full of luxury, I will be able to pay the OOS tuition fee. Also, the reason why I’d like to attend UCSB is because my parents will be retiring out west soon (most likely Santa Barbara) and I am sort of a ‘recruit’ for a pretty good team that I’d LOVE to play for. I’ve always dreamed of going to college in Cali…combine that with the weather, and the quality education and I think it makes it an ideal match for me.</p>
<p>I have to disagree about the “horrible” out-of-state value…I’m out of state and go to UCSB and pay full tuition and love it here, yes it is more expensive than most public schools but the atmosphere of the school has to compensate for something. Beautiful weather, laid back people, good school, beach—it’s definitely worth it if you can afford it.</p>
<p>Personally, I would never make my parents pay over $200,000 for my college education. That’s what you’ll be looking to pay by going to any UC from out of state. Last year I was accepted from Minnesota and it was my dream to go there. I obsessed over it. Perfect school in my mind. However, I knew that paying anything over probably $35,000/yr would just be down right unreasonable. Instead I chose UW-Madison. Very similar academics as UCSB, incredible school spirt, good athletics… all for UNDER half the cost. That is value my friend. Sure no beach and no warm weather, but I handle that. I don’t mind winter.</p>
<p>from what ive checked out… UCSD has a strong science department and a better academic reputation than UCSB. but ive also heard that the social life there is pretty dead and people can be somewhat antisocial/competitive. of course, theres both aspects at both schools… but it really comes down to what you’re looking for. UCSB seems a little bit more well rounded (still good academics and i think biology is popular), but UCSD has a better rep and definitely a school for sciences</p>
<p>Ok for all you out of staters—For engineering UCLA, UCSD, UCSB, Cal, UCD, or Cal Poly Slo. Son waiting to hear from UCSB,UCD and Cal-accepted to the others. I am a bit concerned about the OOS tuition when coupled with the current CA/UC budget situation. In years past I could see the value in OOS tuition but with the current budget situation-not so sure. thoughts? thanks!</p>
<p>Countrygentleman it is truly comendable that you considered the financial impact that your education would have on your parents and i respect you for that.</p>
<p>crunch, when you state “for engineering” is that referring to the best Calif. public schools in engineering or the best Calif. engineering schools, including private schools?</p>
<p>JA12 I was actually referring to both public and private schools in CA. I forgot to mention that he is waiting to hear from USC. He has also been accepted to several schools on the east coast inclusive of Rensselaer, Virginia Tech…, he was rejected from Standford EA. This is the current situation, he really thinks USC is the right school for him but has yet to be admitted. His sights are set on the west coast and what i am trying to do is help develop a plan “B” and “C”… should he not get into USC or Cal. His order of preference is as follows:</p>
<p>USC (not currently accepted)
Cal (not currently accepted)
UCLA
UCSD
UCSB (not currently accepted)
Cal Poly
Davis (not currently accepted)
UPenn (not currently accepted)
Va Tech</p>
<p>Any help in trying to sort out the CA public schools would be greatly appreicated</p>