<p>I just wanted to add that if you go the UC route, cast a wide net. They can be unpredictable in those majors and if you are merit hunting, you’ll certainly want to try several. We know kids who got Regents at UCLA and nothing at Berkeley. Often top kids will get into “either” UCLA or Berkeley (though we know kids who got into both as well.) UCSD was really tough this year especially in those majors.</p>
<p>Cal Poly for sure. Maybe San Jose or San Diego State as safeties though both have strong engineering. UCSB I believe has a good program and she might be in a really good place for a possible Regents Scholarship (though those stats puts her in a good spot on several campuses.) I’d run the NPC at Harvey Mudd, USC any of the “meets full need” private schools. Perhaps in those settings, he could get covered over 35K. </p>