University of California OOS admissions?

Applying to College
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<p>How difficult is admissions to the top UCs (UCB, UCLA, UCSD, UCD, UCSB) for OOS relative to in-state? I've heard in the past that OOS was almost impossible to get in, is this changing or is it relatively the same?</p>

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<p>its still impossible. you’re better off applying to ivy league with the chance of some financial aid. UCs probably wont give much aid to OOS</p>

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<p>Even without aid (which I don’t plan on applying for) it’s still more difficult than ivies?</p>

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<p>Without aid it’s actually pretty easy. Acceptance rates for Cal and LA for OOS are over 30%, so if you don’t need aid it’s pretty easy to get accepted.</p>

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<p>But if you can afford UCs OOS, given their many financial problems with resulting cutbacks and reported problems with students getting into the classes they need to graduate, wouldn’t you be better off looking elsewhere?</p>

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<p>^ This is true.</p>

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<p>I primarily interested in UCLA. I have heard about the financial situation but was not aware it was so significant. Is this the same case with LA?</p>

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<p>UCLA is a much sought after UC. It has all the benefits and disadvantages of any large school. You might want to go to the UCLA board for specific questions from current students. Yes, the UC regents may have another fee hike but I don’t see any of the programs being compromised. UCLA will continue to be one of the top universities. I think what the other folks are saying is,for the OOS premium price, there are a significant other private colleges that may fit your need.</p>

<p>However if UCLA is your dream college, come on over. Also depends on what major you are seeking.<a href=“http://www.admissions.ucla.edu/prospect/adm_fr/Frosh_Prof11.htm[/url]”>http://www.admissions.ucla.edu/prospect/adm_fr/Frosh_Prof11.htm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>its a problem at all the UCs, most notably UCB and UCLA though</p>

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<p>Actually, it is much easier to get into the UCs as an OOS applicant (easier than if you were a CA resident). Even if your stats are not so good. If you claim you don’t need financial aid, there is a good chance they will take you. Last year, UCLA only took about 5k out-of-staters, but we were told at a tour they are going to increase that this year. They need the money and now want out-of-staters so they can increase revenue. Sad.</p>

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<p>PS. We were also told at a UCLA tour this summer that Freshmen are lowest priority to get classes, and it can be difficult to get your classes, making it difficult to graduate in 4 years. Add that to the financial equation.</p>