<p>A 3.66 weighted GPA is not a bad GPA, but you applied to the TOP UCs and this year, I do not think that GPA along with your SATs would have gotten into the other schools regardless of your major . Based upon the people that are getting into the UC schools this year, I believe you would have had a chance at UCSC and UCR. </p>
<p>I use to be a huge proponent of taking the Community College route, but if your goal is to get into UCLA or UCB, I am no longer sure how good of an option that will be in two years. Realistically you will probably need a 4.00 for the major that you have picked and even then it is not going to be a sure thing. </p>
<p>I think you should attend UC Merced. I agree with the person who told you a bird in the hand is something you should really consider. I do not think you want to make the same mistake twice. </p>
<p>You can be a Rock Star a UC Merced and apply to UCB and UCLA for Grad School. </p>
<p>Good Luck!</p>