<p>Maybe you do get what you pay for. I noticed that even with the increase in instate tuition California schools cost less than many other states’ public U’s. I wonder what the current financial health of the UC system would be if they had kept pace with other states. The low cost bubble has burst, shattering student dreams in the middle of their college careers. Would it have been better to force financial alternatives for these students before they got into the system? Hindsight is always 20/20.</p>
<p>Here’s a real life question. If accepted, should my son attend grad school at a UC? What are the chances of more cuts taking away TA postions and forcing grad departments to do more downsizing?</p>