<p>I agree that UCLA is a great choice. Another would probably be USC (University of Southern California). I would’ve applied but I had way too many apps this yr anyway :/. It’s a good school–and actually, has a desirable buisness program. If you want LA-style weather, also try Pomona and Scripps. </p>
<p>OP, are you going to ask your guidance counselor about this? She would probably give you advice tailored to your specific case–and I think you’d get a better sense of where you want to go after you talk to her and take your SATs. Are you a junior?</p>
<p>Taking ‘university’ quite litterally, it’s just UCLA and USC. The best university in the nearby area is Caltech, but if you were the type of kid who wanted to go to Caltech, you’d have heard about it already.</p>