<p>Considering that 65% graduate in 4 years, considering that over 90% students are instate (many who are under-qualified). How bad is the cutthroat nature? I would like an international or an out of state to take this one.</p>
<p>I got 2200, 98WGPA, taking max AP granted (7), with last years scores coming out to be 5,5,4. I also attend a decent private catholic school.</p>
<p>I'm just curious if this "cut-throat" competition is being overrated by in-state students, or what not. Is it as bad as Chicago or Ivy's??</p>
<p>Do UCB students not make friends or if they do, do they secretly hold grudges against their friend's academic performances??</p>
<p>Is the curve ridiculous, that a proficient student can't receive A's?</p>
<p>There’s no single answer to a question like this; there are numerous factors that can influence a student’s academic and personal experience in college. In my experience, students are willing to help one another succeed even if they are working against each other, so to speak, in the same class because of the curved grading system. But ultimately, a lot of Berkeley students will know that by helping others learn, they will learn for themselves also. Do note however, I’m not pre-med, so I can’t say much about that. Haha</p>
<p>thanks, i dont want to be premed but maybe I will if I want a BS in Psych. I just don’t want to go to a school where everyone is out there to beat each other (so openly at least)</p>
<p>yeah im worried about the same thing. if my appeal to usc doesn’t work, im off to berkeley or ucla.</p>
<p>berry, you also got into LA?</p>