Berkeley vs. NYU Stern vs. Wellesley

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Berkeley
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<p>So I've been accepted to all three schools - Wellesley, NYU Stern, and Berkeley. Obviously I'm psyched to have been accepted, but now I'm not sure which one to go to. There are reasons for and against choosing each school, but I'm still not completely sure where I would be happiest. </p>

<p>Wellesley - My parents have wanted me to go here since I was born (in Boston). Seeing as they're Chinese, the fact that Madame Chiang Kai-Shek went there is a big cultural boost for them. Of course I would never choose my college based on what my parents wanted for me, but their happiness would just be an extra plus. Another reason why Wellesley appeals to me is that I want to pursue a liberal arts degree.</p>

<p>The main problem I have with Wellesley is the fear of having no social life. I don't want to turn out super aggressive and competitive. After working so much in high school, I don't want to be constantly studying and working during college. Also, I think boys are fun to be around, and I've heard that you have to make a genuine effort to meet them. I also know that a lot of Wellesley women are perceived to be promiscuous due to pent-up sexual frustrations they have to harness in during the weekdays. </p>

<p>NYU Stern - Obviously NYU Stern is a prestigious business school, but I'm not all too sure that I want to be stuck in such a large school. I know that Wellesley and NYU could not be more different, but I honestly could see myself at both schools. Another plus for NYU is the location and the opportunities that come with it. </p>

<p>UC Berkeley - Berkeley has a great name and the weather in California is nice (though I honestly don't care too much about weather as a deciding factor). However, I know that a large portion of the student body is Asian, and being Asian myself and having been surrounded by Asians most of my life, I would appreciate a school with more diversity. Furthermore, I know that many of the UCs are struggling with the budget cuts and some students have not experienced delayed graduations. Lastly, homeless people are known to frequent the area and I've heard the drug culture is quite prominent (not that I care THAT much). </p>

<p>I know that this is a long post, but basically my questions come down to these:
1. Which school has the best reputation? (I know I shouldn't choose my schools based on reputation, but since I'm so torn between them, this would help.)
2. Which school would give me the best opportunities? I really want to go on a foreign exchange program at least once during college.
3. Which school would give me the biggest boost in terms of finding a job after the graduation?
4. Which school would boost my chances of getting into a good graduate school?</p>

<p>Financial aid and other expenses are not factors I need to consider.</p>

<p>Thanks for your help! I really appreciate it.</p>

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<p>Wow, I am deciding between Stern and Berkeley too. Your final questions are the exact same as mine. It would be very helpful if someone could answer these!</p>

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<p>I posted the same under other threads. Here are the links to some of the answers I got:</p>

<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/new-york-university/1115507-wellesley-vs-nyu-stern-vs-berkeley.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/new-york-university/1115507-wellesley-vs-nyu-stern-vs-berkeley.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/wellesley-college/1115494-wellesley-vs-nyu-stern-vs-berkeley.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/wellesley-college/1115494-wellesley-vs-nyu-stern-vs-berkeley.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>The advice given there is very helpful. I’m leaning towards Wellesley right now due to some of the exchange programs they have as well as obviously the reputation, but I’m still hesitant about giving up Stern.</p>

<p>Good luck with your decision! Maybe we’ll end up at the same place! :)</p>

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<ol>
<li>Which school has the best reputation? (I know I shouldn’t choose my schools based on reputation, but since I’m so torn between them, this would help.)</li>
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<p>Berkeley.</p>

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<li>Which school would give me the best opportunities? I really want to go on a foreign exchange program at least once during college.</li>
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<p>No idea, but that is an interesting idea. Where are you thinking about going?</p>

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<li>Which school would give me the biggest boost in terms of finding a job after the graduation?</li>
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<p>Berkeley.</p>

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<li>Which school would boost my chances of getting into a good graduate school?</li>
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<p>Depends on the graduate school. If you are interested in medicine, then don’t go to Berkeley. That’s the extent of my knowledge, but I’m guessing that in this case you should try for the school with the least amount of grade deflation.</p>

<p>Good luck; hopefully you make a choice that you are happy with. Personally, I would choose Berkeley because it’s in California.</p>

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<p>agree with mickjagger. really, trying to be as objective as i can, #'s 1-4, CAL all the way. i even think CAL is underrated.</p>

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<p>Education abroad [Berkeley</a> Programs for Study Abroad - Home](<a href=“UC Education Abroad Program | UCB Study Abroad”>http://eap.berkeley.edu/)</p>

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<li>Berkeley</li>
<li>probably Berkeley, lot of people do study abroad</li>
<li>Berkeley</li>
<li>Berkeley</li>
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