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Culture 27/30

Environment 20/20

Special 9/10

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1 Perfect climate and location: 266 sunny days, beaches 15 min away, excellent hiking/nature access - ideal for sunshine and nature lover
2 Outstanding school spirit with Division I athletics, 30,000+ at football games, active student section - exactly the spirited, non-commuter atmosphere desired
3 Excellent business/marketing programs: AACSB accredited, top 50 marketing ranking, 70%+ internship rate, 85-90% job placement
4 Division I Aztec Dance Team explicitly welcomes walk-on tryouts - perfect opportunity match
5 Strong career preparation with 450,000+ alumni network in Southern California and comprehensive career services
6 Vibrant social scene with 400+ student orgs, work-hard-play-hard culture, active weekends - NOT a commuter school feel

1 CRITICAL MISMATCH: Large class sizes (50-300+ students in lower-division) and 25:1 ratio directly contradict stated need for 'teacher support and smaller classes' - this will require significant adjustment
2 Academic support requires proactive self-advocacy with 31,000 undergrads - not structured/accessible support for students who need regular teacher interaction
3 Housing only guaranteed for freshmen - must navigate off-campus housing after first year
4 Some commuter influence (20-30%) exists despite active campus culture
5 College Area neighborhood surrounding campus can be run-down with safety concerns in some areas
6 Out-of-state students face $40-42K total cost with limited merit scholarships