<p>soo i'm wondering why there are so few oos kids going to a UC. i know they're public & everything. but do not that many oos kids apply in the first place...?
also, what are the requirements for eligibility. someone was telling me about adding up points or something. & if you're eligible, does that mean you're in at at least 1 UC...?</p>
<p>First, you need to understand that the vast majority of kids (or their parents) want to attend a college within a day's drive of home. Needless to say, there is a LOT of mountains and desert blocking access to the California coasts where most of the UCs are. Second, the UCs are extremely expensive for OOS students -- $45k/yr. For that kinda money, you could get a lot more personal attention at a private college. Third, UC financial aid is not great. With merit aid or great financial aid, a private could be a lot less expensive.</p>
<p>Addmissions process:</p>
<p>Other than Haas at Berkeley and BME at UCSD, the value just isn't there for most OOS students. As Bluebayou points out, for the same price you can go to a private with more resources and get aid if you qualify, which UC's don't give to OOS students. The UC's are having a financial crisis and cutting profs, classes and resources.</p>
<p>They are upping the number from OOS this year because they badly need the money.</p>
<p>^^Correction, they are trying to up the OOS numbers, but it remains to be seen if the OOS folks will take the bait. (I'm guessing not, particularly in today's economy.)</p>
<p>In addition to Haas, Cal-Eng & Chem are top-notch; Davis has enology; LA has theater/film/dance. Any of which might be worth OOS prices.</p>
<p>I'm sure, the students with low stats will take the bait.</p>
<p>ah, i see. this has been really helpful guys. thanks (:</p>