<p>a former classmate of mine is also making this same blunder. she was accepted to UCLA and UCB and will attend UCSC because, and i quote, “i just want to finish my degree and get a good job in my field.” after hearing this about twenty times from students who also don’t even apply to UC schools and choose CSU schools for equally lame reasons, i have finally learned to just smile and walk away. may as well leave room for the kids who really appreciate the good schools and all they have to offer. good luck by the way, friday is the day!</p>