<p>Cal and UCLA may be a reach, but it depends on the applicant pool. SLO might be a match, but is becoming increasingly tough to get into. Remember, at SLO, your son must declare a major and be accepted in the major. They can't really change while there either. To get into Cal and UCLA, he will need killer essays and EC's and probably. The UC's have a formula for admissions that is very cut and dry, but it's all about the applicant pool. If you S is intersted in SLO, he should look at some of the other UC's where he will have a better chance. UCSB, UCI are probably a better match. </p>
<p>Good luck.</p>