Number of UC applications - insight?

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Fri, 03 Aug 2018 20:22:46 +0000

My D19 had intended on applying to 7 UC campuses (we are in California, and my daughter is interested in attending a strong stem research university, so they all are good to great fits for her) . She is using them as her sliding match to reach schools. We have visited all and while she has her priority list, in the end she said she would be fine attending any of the 7 she is applying to. Recently a friend told me that she heard from two UC admissions officers on tours that the admissions officers can see the other campuses you are looking at and it might effect the decision. This was news to me but with the rising importance of yield, I can see where a school might think because of the number the percentage of acceptance would be lower with kids applying to all the UC’s. An in-state student that only applies to two schools might look more interested in that campus. Does anyone have any insight into this?