Feeling guilty that I got into my top choice colleges?

It is a little ridiculous to be feeling that way. You clearly had something that those colleges were looking for and therefore, you got in! You should be proud of yourself and your accomplishments - UCLA and UC Berkeley are great schools.

I am in a similar situation to your friends it seems. If you were my friend, however, I would definitely tell you not to feel guilty. While what happened to your friends is unfortunate, it is not your fault.