Match me – CA Resident applying for UCs and beyond with merit aid [4.0 UW, 4.0/4.32/4.88 UC GPA, 1590 SAT, NMSF, <$50k except for elite; criminology, economics, pre-law]

Yeah, I also would eliminate UCI if he was commuting. With all that he has available, that’s not the optimal college experience. Does USC feel too close to home?

Thank you for confirming the UCI Regents Scholarship amount. They are cagey about listing the amount on their website. I updated our reference page to indicate that, in 2024, it is $5000.

College of Creative Studies is not new. It opened in 1967. It is an amazing program for the right student.