<p>The UCs are world-class - few schools on the planet have the renown of a Cal or UCLA. I’m a Cal grad, and I can’t believe how many people are impressed by that degree – all these years later – nationwide and internationally.</p>
<p>I still believe that for the confident, outgoing, self-directed kid the UCs offer tremendous opportunities, tremendous value for your money, and a great experience. </p>
<p>Notice my adjectives: confident, self-directed, outgoing. I think those qualities are pretty important to get the optimum benefit from the UCs. If that doesn’t describe your kiddo, perhaps the UCs aren’t the best option.</p>