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<p>I agree that it’s not close to impossible, but don’t you think the admittance rate is higher because the pool of applicants is much more self selective and of much higher quality? A student with the average stats of an in-state kid had no shot at Berkeley or LA before this financial crisis. Now that may change with the need for more money.</p>
<p>@ Collegebound_guy – I think before the financial crisis in California a lot of students were interested in coming to Cal or LA. Both are great schools and in great locations. But now, going to a private or your own state flagship would be much better ideas.</p>