<p>Berkeley practically invented chemistry. There is almost no other place in the world that would be better preparation for graduate study in chemistry than Berkeley. </p>
<p>Berkeley and UCLA cost essentially the same amount so with no financial aid, it really doesn’t matter. </p>
<p>San Jose is pretty close to Berkeley so that might be nice to have a relative nearby. </p>
<p>My basic point is, go to Berkeley.</p>