Thousands of college hopefuls could leave California
By Vanessa Rancano, KQED
High school seniors across the state are waiting on news that will shape the rest of their lives.
This month they find out whether they are among the thousands being admitted to the University of California or California State University.
Both UCs and CSUs are struggling to find space for qualified residents at overcrowded campuses, and tens of thousands of eligible students will be turned away. If they leave the state for college, and don’t come back, it could be trouble for the state’s economy.