<p>I feel like it may be a waste of time (and money) applying to UCLA and UC Berkeley because the OOS acceptance rate (FYI: I'm from NJ) is so tiny. I mean I know they're great schools but I just feel like it's going to come down to luck. Any thoughts to help change my mind?</p>
<p>Thank you so much for the help!</p>
<p>i would apply because i don’t want to have any regrets</p>
<p>^ Yeah, nothing worse than spending the rest of your life thinking “I should have…” Do whatever means possible to find the money.</p>
<p>Live life with no regrets! (My personal motto.)</p>
<p>If they’re schools you’re considering, taking the time to apply isn’t a waste. Anyhow, you only have to fill out one app for all the UC’s, so why not?</p>
<p>Haha, well I know two guys from NJ at UCLA in my class year. Seems like they’re enjoying it here.</p>
<p>I’m international and applied anyway… I got “lucky” I guess.</p>
<p>You guys are great! I will apply :)</p>
<p>definitely try for it if you want the come here, i know plenty of people from out of state and maybe the budget cuts will lead to more out of states (better qualified but also pay more money :D)</p>
<p>I think OOS acceptance rates are the same as in state. But it costs WAY more.</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.admissions.ucla.edu/prospect/adm_fr/Frosh_Prof09.htm[/url]”>http://www.admissions.ucla.edu/prospect/adm_fr/Frosh_Prof09.htm</a></p>
<p>well instate do pay taxes to fund the school system…</p>
<p>Agreed! I pay a LOT of taxes, and since my daughter was class of '12, and my son is class of '15, I welcome every one else…</p>