Sorry for the late reply. I’m rarely on CC anymore.
@RichInPitt mentioned first gen and geography. They are used, but not in the way one might think (assuming the MCA is similar to the last time it was commented on publically…2013). First gen does not help UNLESS one or both parents did not complete HS. That’s the boost, not first gen college attendee per se. Geographic location only matters if you are OOS or live in SLO County or N. Santa Barbara County (above Golita I believe). OOS isn’t a boost. You just compete against OOS only. It may or may not be an advantage depending on major. Students who live in the service area get a substantial boost in the MCA.