<p>I'm torn between UCLA and Cal. Cal lets me in for Spring 2010 while UCLA accepts me to the Fall 2009. If you have the same situation, please let me know which one you choose (and why).</p>
<p>To break down your consideration:
- Environment:
- Social:
- Benefit:
- Course Quality:
- Financial Aid:
- Degree Value:
- Overall:</p>
<p>Please indicate your major, thanks.</p>
<p>For Cal spring admit did they give you the option of starting in fall in a separate program through the extension school or something similar - if so jump on that one 2 of my friends did it (one is 1st year now and the other is 2nd year) your credits transfer, they are more personalized than regular system and you get all the benefits of being there - both rushed sororities and went to football games and joined tons of clubs (I am assuming Cal is your first choice)</p>
<p>I would choose UCLA over Cal. </p>
<p>I am an international student, and my admission will be deferred to the Spring 2011 if I choose Cal. I would like to graduate by the end of Fall 2011, so I will choose UCLA starting from Fall 2010. </p>
<p>I hope that they can accept the international student from 2010 Fall. I will definitely go for UC Berkeley.</p>
<p>Well, it depends on the department and majors. Not all international students will receive the deferred admissions. Please do not be confused with my statement.</p>
<p>besides my department and the standing of the campus i.e. all the things that you mention (Environment, Social, Quality, etc…)</p>
<p>a big decision factor for me would be how old i will be when i graduate.</p>
<p>if i go to CAL i would graduate in May
if i go to UCLA i would graduate in June, my b-day is in June so i would be considered older.</p>
<p>its complete vanity but its not the only factor i would consider, its just a big factor cuz…well idk.</p>
<p>whoops i just answered the question wrong. sorry.</p>
<p>hahaha im in a different situation.</p>
<p>Ok here’s the thing: Berkeley has what’s called the FPF (Fall Program for Freshman). You can still live on campus (or very near, I can’t remember). The classes you take will be smaller, count for UCB credit, AND I hear they are substantially easier. In fact, at a time, I was actually hoping to be FPF. By doing that, I would have time for rushing a fraternity, joining some clubs, and getting acclimated to the university environment.</p>
<p>I highly recommend this. Not only do you get UCB credit, but you’ll probably get a higher GPA taking less strenuous courses, and have more time for the social aspects of college.</p>
<p>I’m biased towards Berkeley if you can’t tell lol, I’ll admit, but I really like UCB’s FPF program. If you really like certain aspects of UCLA, though, go there.</p>
<p>@ janethedoe: Lol your response is awesome.</p>
<p>do you guys realize how old this is? Also i’m pretty sure junior transfers can’t participate in FPF since the name says its a program for freshmen . All the FPF courses are lower division courses like math 16A/B and classes for AC/breadth requirement. They expect you to already have all of those completed when you transfer so it wouldn’t make sense for junior transfers to participate in such a program.</p>
<p>@JetForcegeminix: Thanks lol I didn’t notice the date. I was assuming the OP was a freshman.</p>