<p>Thanks for the responses. I also have a favorable impression of UCSC. It’s too bad it’s overshadowed by the other UCs. I thought the Regents Scholarship yield numbers were telling. They identify 1000 students they hope to attract and end up with 29 enrolling. FWIW, USNWR ranks UCSC below UCB/UCLA/UCD etc but it’s tied with the Univ of Colorado and Univ of Alabama, those states’ flagship Us.</p>
<p>From reading the USCS docs one gets the impression they are serious about beefing up their Honors program. They see it as a way to improve their academic reputation. You also get the impression that they are still tuning the program. They reduced the number of college housing the FYHP to two in order to concentrate them and make the group more cohesive. Apparently Crown is more science-y (with more gamers) and Cowell is more humanities oriented.</p>
<p>If you’re going to revisit, UCSC Spring Spotlight for admitted students is from Apr 11-19.</p>