For Those Who Have Ucb But Will Go To UCLA

Transfer Students
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<p>"For all the ppl who got in both UCB and UCLA, please give me your STRONGEST argument why you choose UCLA or UCB?"</p>

<p>This probably won't convince you but it's great for me.</p>

<p>1) I'm more a fan of Cal football than Bruin football. I was usually either a Trojan or a Golden Bear playing "ncaa football '99"</p>

<p>2)I've live in Socal all my life, I want a change.</p>

<p>3)Berkeleys political activism attracts me.</p>

<p>3 reasons why some are so adamant about UCB and others about UCLA, if you have a strong aversion to activism, live in northern cal, and love UCLA football...then you might reach a different conculsion. Academic wise I think is a non-issue as both are top public schools.</p>

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<p>"if you have a strong aversion to activism, live in northern cal, and love UCLA football."</p>

<p>UCLA has activism as well. If someone really has an aversion to it, they should go to UCSD. If someone is really into it, they should go to Santa Cruz.</p>

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<p>I finaly decided to sacrifies UCB and go to UCLA, who is next...</p>

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<p>I probably see you there at UCLA haybaxt... but I'm still open my minds for ppl' opinions or ideas; of course I'm still the only one who will make the final decision... </p>

<p>to all members, hey I really appreciate reading your arguments...
Anyone else who got in UCB and UCLA, please build your STRONGEST argument why you choose either UCLA or UCB!</p>

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<p>^^^^^^ you made the right decision my friend....see you this fall in UCLA!!!!!!!!!!!!!</p>

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<p>Haybaxt, what were your reasons? It'll be helpful for some of us.</p>

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<p>kevin101-have you been to both?</p>

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<p>I haven't made my final decision yet... i and one friend who also has similar situation (we both got in USC, UCLA and UCB) we both visit USC open house once, and now we both plan to visit UCB.
By the way, I receive a phone call that UCB has some kinds of receptions in Southern California on May 12 or May 13 something like that. Anyone receives that message too?</p>

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<p>The primary reason is that to my strong belief it would be extremely difficult to maintain high GPA, 3.9ish in UCB. Prestige is good, but my final goal is to get to the best possible law school. At UCLA I'll get the same knowledge as I would in UCB, plus I'll have more favorable GPA. After factoring all pluses and minuses I decided that at this time UCLA would work for me better than UCB.</p>

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<p>^^ haybaxt...that's not entirely true...GPA depends on you, your dilligence and professor. I don't think UCLA is necessarily "easier" than Cal....don't be afraid of being challenged. I have one friend who is dead set against going to UCLA because he thinks it will be too difficult for him to maintain a good GPA to get into pharmacy school. Instead he is going to UCSD.....which he is falsely assuming to be easier. My point is to weigh all the factors before doing the SIR. I don't think it's a good idea to pick a college based on its difficulty level.</p>

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<p>"By the way, I receive a phone call that UCB has some kinds of receptions in Southern California on May 12 or May 13 something like that. Anyone receives that message too?"</p>

<p>No, I haven't! Any details??</p>

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<p>I am not against taking challenging classes. I guess you missed my point. UCLA and UCB are both great schools, but UCB has traditionally been more demanding than UCLA in terms of GPA.
I am against going to a school only based on ranking, one should take into consideration all the factors, including ones that are strictly individual....</p>

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<p>It's on the Cal website under events..</p>

<p>"Welcome Reception, LA Airport Hilton. May 10 </p>

<p>You are invited to a reception with current students and staff at the LAX Hilton, Wednesday, May 10, 2006, from 6:30-8:30 p.m."</p>

<p>This is just one of several dates and locations...</p>

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<p>Why is that not on mine!? Does it only show up after you submit the SIR?</p>

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<p>Oh, you haven't submitted your SIR? Yeah, it probably won't show up until after you do..</p>

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<p>But Kevin101 hasn't submitted either. Are there any san diego dates?</p>

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<p>It doesn't look like it..</p>

<p>"Welcome Reception, Berkeley Campus. May 13
You are invited to join us at a Resource/Information Reception, Saturday, May 13th, 2006, from 1-3 p.m. This event will provide accurate information and valuable insight into your upcoming Cal experience! After a brief welcome by Chancellor Birgeneau, you will be free to visit with representatives from many campus offices and have questions answered by current students. Learn more...</p>

<p>Welcome Reception, LA Airport Hilton. May 10
You are invited to a reception with current students and staff at the LAX Hilton, Wednesday, May 10, 2006, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Learn more...</p>

<p>Welcome Reception, Riverside Marriott & Courtyard Hotels. May 9
You are invited to a reception with current students and staff at the Riverside Marriott & Courtyard Hotels, Tuesday, May 9, 2006, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Learn more...</p>

<p>Welcome Reception, Home of Alumnus Celia Garcia. May 20
You are invited to a reception with current students and staff at the home of Alumnus Celia Garcia, Saturday, May 20, 2006, from 1-3 p.m. Learn more...</p>

<p>Student Learning Center Open House. August 23
Hear what students say are the keys to success at Cal! Attend the Student Learning Center Open House. Useful informative sessions throughout the day.</p>

<p>Welcome Week Activities. August 21-25
This is a perfect opportunity for new students to visit campus departments, meet key personnel, take tours, get oriented and make new friends. Note that some events require CalNet ID for entry.</p>

<p>Transfer, Re-entry, Student Parent Center Open House. August 21-25
August 21-25
The Transfer, Re-entry, and Student Parent Center (TRSP) will host a series of events where you can connect with advisors in the College of Letters and Science, financial aid, the university libraries, and TRSP staff. Get acquainted with members of your learning community and begin building your Network at Cal. Learn more.</p>

<p>Transitioning to Berkeley Workshops. August 8-17
August 8, 10, 15, and 17 at 6 PM; 100 Chavez Student Center
The Transfer, Re-entry, and Student Parent Center (TRSP) staff will lead you through an overview of what to expect from UC Berkeley and connect you with with resources and offer guidance on how to navigate through the initial stages of transfer. Read more...</p>

<p>Caltopia. August 25-26
Caltopia is the premier Welcome Week event on the UC Berkeley Campus, and one of the elite experiential college lifestyle festivals in the nation. FREE admission."</p>

<p>Let me know if you want to "learn more" and I'll post it.</p>

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<p>Cool, maybe I'll go to the Hilton one.</p>

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<p>gabe... see wow.. thanks Tall Kelly for the information, i don't even have to look it up then...</p>

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<p>How tall is tallkell actually?</p>