<p>Actually, there are “reserved spaces” specifically for community college applicants.</p>
<p>“Transfer admissions priority is given to students who are US citizens, California residents, and are transferring from a California community college.” - Taken from the website you provided.</p>
<p>On a similar note, Haas actually cannot do whatever it wants in terms of admission decisions because it must comply with “California’s Master Plan for Higher Education.”</p>
<p>Applicants from other 4-year colleges are also considered, true, but the majority of the transfer spaces to Haas are reserved for community college applicants.</p>