Winning admission into the University of California’s most competitive majors — including computer science, engineering and business — is about as likely as hitting a home run your first time at bat.

Students from several Bay Area high schools were top applicants at competitive California State University campuses.

UT ranks third. UCLA has one of the highest assist rates in the nation, assisting on 61.2% of their field goals. The passing is a shared effort as the Bruins don't have a player averaging more ...