<p>I suggest you aim for a mid-tier UC you can tag into, like UCD, UCI, UCSB or UCSD. Work really hard and get A’s in all classes the rest of this academic year. You might then qualify for a fall 2012 tag to these UCs!
My input on De Anza: It’s a great community college that exceeded all my expectations, when I first started college there. I’ve never taken classes anywhere other than De Anza, so I can’t compare the school to another, but I assure you that going there is really enjoyable. It’s safe, people care about academics, the instructors are great and you can get involved and participate in many campus activities, if you like. I recommend it to you!</p>