<p>I would agree with bubbles, still apply to those on your list but also apply to other UC’s</p>
<p>-UCI
-UCSB - If you are looking for the “college experience” this place is right on the beach and knows how to party while still having awesome academics. Downside? isolated location
-UCD </p>
<p>it’s not on your list yet but I would highly recommend you apply to UCLA. It is quite a reach, but they take a holistic approach to applications (unlike most UCs) and would probably be more understanding of your situation.</p>
<p>if you are into science/math think about Cal state san louis obispo, it has VERY high rate of employment after graduation, but is isolated (in a very beautiful area though). It isn’t ranked along side UC schools so it is hard to compare online. It is the best of the Cal state schools and is about on par or slightly lower ranked than UCSB. </p>
<p>From,
a socal high school kid</p>