I know I’m responding to this thread a year later, but I thought I’d do so because I have a pretty amazing story. So, I decided to avoid the whole CSU>CC>UC route, because I didn’t want to get stuck at a CC an additional year. Despite not having priority when it came to applying, I got into many UCs. The list goes as follows:
- UC Riverside
- UC Santa Cruz
- UC Davis
- UC Los Angeles
I got denied from the following:
- UC Santa Barbara (They recommended I appeal though)
- UC San Diego
I haven’t heard from the following:
- UC Irvine
- UC Berkeley
- UC Merced
I also got into USC!
I appreciate everyone’s replies, and I wish you all the best in your academic careers!