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The previous ELC percent was 4%, and it included guarantees to specific schools. The individual schools would contact students and encourage them to apply. The current 9% is an expansion of ELC, but specific schools are no longer identified as offering a guarantee. The overall UC target, including those with local eligibility and statewide eligibility, is and was 12.5%. </p>
<p>It is generally best to apply to the UC campuses that you would like to attend and leave those you do not wish to attend off your list. As mentioned, if you apply to only one and are denied, the spot offered will most likely be Merced.</p>
<p>Currently admissions is very competitive, even for ELC students, at UCB, UCLA and UCSD. ELC applicants tend to fare well at UCI, UCD and UCSB, though admission is not guaranteed and should not be assumed. Choosing your favorite from among UCM, UCR and UCSC would be a good idea as admission is likely for ELC applicants at those campuses, and it is best to have the one of those three you prefer in your pocket as you sweat out your other admissions results.</p>
<p>Good luck.</p>