This is more for my own curiosity since it's not my kid. I have known this young man since the first day of K. Smart kid who can bounce easily between highly focused and depressed and unmotivated.
Transfer student- admitted to Santa Cruz, Cal Poly Pomona and Davis. Waiting to hear from a few more schools. Denied SLO and San Jose. Wants to study Computer Science.
Background-He went to a top ranked school for CS out of high school. Quit midway freshmen year due to depression and self medicating with weed. Came home spent almost 5 yrs drifting, living in his Dad's basement. 2 yrs ago decided his life wasn't going anywhere and went back to school, worked hard and has a 4.0 at a rigorous Ca CC. Gave up the weed since it zapped his motivation. He is now 27 yrs old.
He is leaning towards Santa Cruz since he feels it will help him get a job in the Bay Area.
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