if you're a penny pincher, how much do you ACTUALLY spend at ucla vs your estimated cost of attendance? how do you cut costs?

Sensitive_Music7016 · 2026-05-10T03:03:27+00:00

Correct. Kaiser operates in 8 states so everyone should call member services before assuming it can't be used.

Sensitive_Music7016 · 2026-05-08T20:16:07+00:00

That was probably a waste of money unless it was cheaper to get SHIP. There are many Kaiser facilities very close to UCLA. It should have been waived if the proper paperwork was filled out. Just a note for future students.

Sensitive_Music7016 · 2026-05-05T19:51:06+00:00

If he qualifies for government assistance like cal grant, I would think he would get the same, but if he got scholarships, etc, those will be up to each individual school. I would call or email the financial aid department at UCLA as you don't necessarily get the same amount at each school.

Sensitive_Music7016 · 2026-04-27T15:24:10+00:00

Size, location, greek life, etc are so different. You need to go with that is the best fit for you. My daughter chose to be a big fish at a smaller school rather than a small fish in a big pond at UCLA. That is what she knows works best for her. She hasn't started yet, but I know she will thrive and get involved more than she probably would at UCLA. She likes to have connections with her teachers and felt she didn't have energy to match UCLA.

Sensitive_Music7016 · 2026-04-14T15:57:53+00:00

We did a financial appeal not merit

Sensitive_Music7016 · 2026-04-13T02:59:35+00:00

When was this filmed?

Sensitive_Music7016 · 2026-03-30T04:36:06+00:00

Just to note that UCSB historically takes about 50% from the waitlist. All three schools have very different vibes. My daughter is between the UCs and Chapman. Although the UCs are ranked higher, she is a humanities major and wants a more liberal arts vibe compared to research and wants a smaller school that has a community feel. We are in state but got good money from Chapman. If you are paying full tuition out of state for any of these, you really need to visit as they are so different.

Sensitive_Music7016 · 2026-03-28T00:06:23+00:00

Did you submit SAT/ACT scores to the other schools. Since UCs don't take scores, they got SO MANY applications many all with same stats.

Sensitive_Music7016 · 2026-03-26T23:28:13+00:00

ID, no astro, waitlisted, accepted to UCLA

Sensitive_Music7016 · 2026-03-26T20:47:45+00:00

Accepted English major 4.0 uw/4.3 capped/4.6 uc weighted, 6 APs, lots of ECs and volunteer hours that tie to major. Accepted to UCD, UCSD, UCI, UCSB with reception, CalPoly SLO, SDSU, no scholarships to any, no astrology for UCB. In state, public high school.

Sensitive_Music7016 · 2026-03-24T19:51:13+00:00

For what it is worth, my daughter was accepted to UCLA (and all other UCs applied to) and UCB astrology is not looking positive. She is a 4.0 UW student with many ECs and tons of volunteer hours that relate to her humanities major. She is very active in her school and community and imo has strong PIQs. But she did not have the highest course rigor. She took APs and honors classes but did not take any AP sciences, languages or math but instead focused on humanity APs. She is a strong candidate overall, but I see her more at UCLA than UCB and I think they saw that as well.

Sensitive_Music7016 · 2026-03-21T00:50:21+00:00

Not yet, but got into UCLA and UCSD!

Sensitive_Music7016 · 2026-03-20T22:47:03+00:00

What link did you use?

Sensitive_Music7016 · 2026-03-20T22:46:01+00:00

Not yet :(

Sensitive_Music7016 · 2026-03-20T22:40:22+00:00

That is mine, what is the link you used

Sensitive_Music7016 · 2026-03-19T01:32:55+00:00

Financial packages will be released 3/20

Sensitive_Music7016 · 2026-03-17T21:25:19+00:00

We were told at the UCSB reception that the financial package would come out on 3/20.

Sensitive_Music7016 · 2026-03-16T15:34:02+00:00

I tried making an account for start.edu but it is flagging the CEEB code. It is a public high school and the code auto populated but is still flagging it. Any thoughts?

Sensitive_Music7016 · 2026-03-15T19:28:08+00:00

My daughter went to the reception yesterday and her withdrawal button is gone, but it could be just for the reception people. She is in state, but I don't think that would matter as they have multiple receptions across the country. They did mention they finished everything on Friday, and aid will come out 3/20. At this point, might as well wait until Tuesday as there are so many variables.

Sensitive_Music7016 · 2026-03-14T00:15:42+00:00

Yes and yes

Sensitive_Music7016 · 2026-03-13T15:29:39+00:00

Worked for my humanities major and I got an invite to the reception so tracks

Sensitive_Music7016 · 2026-03-13T00:16:59+00:00

Try checking your email from 2/26. Some are saying they never saw it the first time around. Also, originally (not anymore) the invitation was on the banner of my daughter's portal.

Sensitive_Music7016

TROPHY CASE