<p>My daughter is very interested in UCSB, and Santa Cruz. She is a junior in an IB school in MD. GPA 3.8, SAT 1600 (could go up a bit).
Is there any chance of getting in to these schools for her? I have heard it is very tough for out of state kids.
Any thoughts?</p>
<p>Santa Cruz would be possible with current stats, still a reach, but SB is probably out of reach unless she gets the SAT to about 1900. 1850 is average for in state with a 4.0 UC weighted GPA there.</p>
<p>Are you sure you want to spend $45K/yr for schools in financial turmoil? Very few are willing to pay OOS rates for those schools and they give no aid to OOS students.</p>