<p>College of Marin is not a good choice for someone who is looking for academic rigor. I know several students who had mediocre grades in HS and even THEY got so bored with COM after a few semesters that they dropped out. Santa Rosa JC has the reputation for being one of the best JC’s in the state, for what it’s worth. And I understand how you feel about UCSC. My son toured a lot of schools and liked most of them, but truly disliked UCSC, tucked away in the woods. Good luck.</p>