Anyone with any thoughts on berkeley? Thanks to everyone who have given their thoughts on USC. Its down to the last minute and my son is still undecided.
If $ is no object, and he does not mind hotter weather, he should go to USC.
Smaller class sizes, fewer battles to get the classes he will need to graduate, fewer “sharp elbows” from highly competitive kids trying to scratch their way to the top of the program, add being at a supportive and well funded university and he will find his UG years there are more enjoyable and less of a grind then they would be at UC.
You are at the point in time where you have to step back from the details and go with his gut. Both are great choices, go where he feels best about going and sees himself being most content. In four years, where does he want to say he graduated from? It’s as simple as that. Good luck!
I agree. I have asked my son to evaluate considering all the above perspectives and decide… He needs to tonight. Thanks for giving your thoughts.