Berkeley vs. Georgetown

College Search & Selection
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<p>Brief background: From southern California. Interested in business.</p>

<p>Berkeley:
I've visited the campus and it's beautiful. However, the people didn't impress me too much (it's hard to describe).
Since I'm in state, it'll be a lot cheaper.
Haas, if I could get in, would be incredible for UG business.</p>

<p>HOWEVER - I've heard that competition is VERY cut-throat at Cal.</p>

<p>Georgetown:
I've never been to the campus, but I heard it's also beautiful.
I'll have a loan a few more thousand each year, but my teachers say that it's worth the investment.
It'll be a WHOLE new experience - east coast and everything.
Admitted at McDonough School of Business.</p>

<p>So pretty much all the adults I've talked to suggested Georgetown, simply because they think it's more "prestigious" and I'll get a better, more private education.
However, the only reason I'm still holding on to Berkeley IS because of the name... it's a huge deal in the Asian community I'd say (I have yet to figure out this myth).
Parents are fine with either option.</p>

<p>ANY OPINIONS? Thank you</p>

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<p>Yes, the Haas is more prestigious. However, Georgetown is in an environment where internships during the school year are readily available. Also, McDonough has climbed in the rankings from #34 last year to #25 this year, and Georgetown is building a whole new complex for them (the design is gorgeous) to expand its potential even more. I think that the future of the school is bright, and that it will be gaining a lot more prestige and potential in the upcoming years as it expands.</p>