Berkeley, USC or UCLA?

College Search & Selection
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<p>Hi, I got accepted to UCLA, Cal and USC. I want to major in Education and Biology but I don't know which school to choose. The costs are about the same for all three school and I have visited all three of them too. I like the cool weather in Cal but also the sunny USC. I live close to LA so my parents want me to go to USC but I'm considering Cal because of its high ranking, which would help me a lot on my app to grad school or job app. UCLA is closest to home but some how I don't like the campus.
Berkeley is my best choice right now but I like a private education (undergrads get more attention and less competition) In addition, I got accepted to Viterbi School of Engineering at USC, but I'm not sure if I should pursue engineering since it's very tough with hardcore math and science classes. </p>

<p>I know many friends from all three schools and they all say that their schools are the best. I'm really stressed out because I know that my decision right now would change my life completely. Hope you guys would give me some advices!</p>

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<p>Eliminate USC for sure. It’s around twice as expensive as the other two schools and doesn’t offer a significantly better education. It’s also in a ghetto area.</p>

<p>I like Berkeley more than UCLA, just since it was the original University of California.</p>

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<p>Saugus, OP wrote “. The costs are about the same for all three”.</p>

<p>So, which would you recommend in that case?</p>