I am currently in a debate over the merits of these two schools. I have regents at Cal, but I want to hear some thoughts as to why I might consider CMU. My parents have said that they are willing to pay for most of the cost at CMU (we don’t get any aid but fall into that category where it’s not the best financially for my parents to be shelling out all of CMU’s tuitions and cost). Any thoughts or considerations?
Go to Cal.
Getting Regents is not a small deal. Even if your parents can afford CMU, UCB has a better student life any day.
Go to Cal.
Weather in Pittsburgh sucks, academics are life-sapping, and I just wish I had the same chance you have.
Weather + academics = feeling like shit all day, everyday.