My daughter graduated in 2022 and really wanted to stay in CA, but was denied. (4.0 UW and 4.5+ W with lots of extras.)
denied- UC Irvine, San Diego State
waitlisted- Emory, University of Virginia
accepted- Northeastern, Long Beach (not direct admit), ASU
She chose her “backup”, ASU, and is absolutely loving it! She’s only just starting year 2, but is SO HAPPY.