Hey all,
I’m typing this as urgently as possible because I am just struck with anxiety right now. Recently, I was accepted to UCLA, Berkeley, UCSD, Irvine and SB, and I decided to SIR to Berkeley. San Diego was my second choice, but I thought I would gain some experience in independence by moving to Berkeley. However, my grandma, who I consider immediate family to me, has fallen very ill and my mom lost her job. It’s a very tough time for me right now. My life is falling apart and I need to stay near my family and help them out, which I can do if I go to San Diego. I can’t do that if I go to Berkeley, and I feel like I’m walking on eggshells and will not succeed academically or mentally at Berkeley. That being said, I want to know if a late SIR would be possible to San Diego if I let them know what’s going on. My heart is so heavy and I truly don’t know what’s going to happen. I am worrying I cannot afford Berkeley anymore. I have emailed San Diego asking them to reconsider, but if anyone has heard any stories or knows any insight on late SIRs, PLEASE let me know. I truly don’t know what I’m going to do or what’s gonna happen. Thank you all in advance.