Yes, you’re undoubtedly right about California residents & med schools. My husband reminded me about yet another UC grad we know – phi beta kappa, magna cum laude, etc. etc. from a top UC – didn’t get into a single CA med school. Apparently, there was a computer problem when she was taking the MCATs and it rattled her nerves so that she didn’t get her usual stellar test score. She did end up in med school, but considering she got just about ever honor available at her UC, to not get into a single CA med school – wow.