As far as UT Austin, my opinion is not to waste your time. Many people were turned away with better stats. Also, NYU is a private school. It costs about $71,000 per year. It would have been a long shot for you to be admitted during the admission process.
What is your major?
Can you attend UCR for a year and then transfer to a better ranked UC school?
It is very unfortunate that you experienced difficulty this past year, I wish you luck in the future.