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<p>Sorry, xiggi, you are the one who is misinformed. Both UCLA and USC are popular choices among BS kids, many of whom want a change of climate or who aren’t from New England or who aren’t Ivy-focused or who understand what a great education both of these schools provide. Both universities are on our son’s list and he would be happy with either one. Many Choaties HAVE chosen these schools over the years that Choate has posted Naviance data. I’m simply pointing out that even among qualified student in these pools, there are rejections. My small and irrelevant data point is just agreeing with all the other posters upthread who correctly claim that neither school should be viewed as a safety.</p>