<p>'SC fans just love to broadcast the SAT statistic, which any AP Stat student would tell you is apples to oranges since the UC's only report one sitting. According to USC's website (which may exclude special admits, such as athletes -- we just don't know), their matriculant SAT range is 1290-1430. Cal's is 1220-1450. The UC's also give a big tip to low income kids, who typically score lower. In any event, plenty of smart kids at either school. Cal is in the top tier in econ. UCLA's biz-econ program is highly regarded, but also impacted. 'SC's Marshall undergrad biz school is excellent.</p>
<p>Stressed is correct -- visit if you can and try to perceive yourself at a school for the next four years.</p>