<p>Definitely apply and write your best essay but know, unless you are eligable as a ‘top 9%’ from your area, it’s probably not going to happen. </p>
<p>I really think you are a better candidate for CSUs. Even some of them, (SDSU, SLO and probably CSULB, Fullerton and Chico) are probably out of reach.<br>
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<p>How about Sonoma, SJSU(depending on major) and maybe Pomona or Channel Islands down south?</p>