<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’m from OOS and I’m attending in the fall!</p>
<p>So what if the acceptance rate sucks? All they do when reading applications is scrutinize the OOS ones a little more, it’s not like you’re at a great disadvantage. The stats for OOS are quite similar to the in-state stats too, the bar isn’t set significantly higher. By all means apply!</p>
<p>If you desire to attend Cal, then by all means apply! If you’re confident in yourself, the OOS acceptance rate shouldn’t phase you.</p>
<p>You should apply! The only way to GUARANTEE that you don’t get in is to not apply at all.</p>
<p>at CalSo for FPF, I met a lot of OOS kids that even ended up in CoE which is tough to get into even as in-state. Like they say, you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.</p>
<p>Very true!</p>
<p>Thank you so much for the responses!</p>