<p>Berkeley is not what it used to be. U.C. system is straining. I'm applying only because I'm ELC. (Not an athlete, but in that position I'd choose Stanford if I had those 2 offers, UNLESS there was no course of study at Stanford that I really enjoyed or Berkeley's was much, much better in the same major/program.) Also, Stanford degree is more promising for jobs, I hear. Good luck. Congratulations.</p>