Irvine Fall Admit w/Honors vs. Berkeley Spring Admit

Colleges & Universities A-Z University of California - Irvine
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<p>Irvine major: Business Information Management
The honors program is really appealing to me, especially with priority enrollment and guaranteed housing. However, I don't know how the BIM major is at Irvine (or even just the Business Administration major). Also, it's not as well known as Berkeley, but I have heard that the professors are good at Merage. My friend told me that the environment is relaxed and the classes are relatively easy (i.e, less stress). I don't really like the idea of how Irvine is a commuter campus and is dead on the weekends. I'm visiting Irvine next week for Discover UCI and CHP Stay Over Program.</p>

<p>Berkley major: Pre-Business, L&S
As a Spring Admit, I would first attend FPF (Fall extension program) and then join Berkeley for the spring. I already know a professor at Haas so I feel like that would be helpful. However, I have to apply to Haas in my sophomore year and there is around a 50% chance I won't get in. I have to figure out a back-up plan in case things don't go the way I had planned. I like Berkeley's environment better and love Telegraph. The classes will be larger than the ones at Irvine.</p>

<p>In your opinion, which school should I attend, weighing both the pros and cons? Why?
Any advice is greatly appreciated; Thank you :)</p>

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<p>Actually I have heard that UCI’s undergrad business program is really good. I have also heard great things about UCI’s CHP in general.</p>

<p>Of course, Berkeley is an amazing place to be. However, it is very difficult to attain a high GPA there and if you’re really set on doing Business you might not end up being able to.</p>

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<p>Don’t forget that it can be difficult to get into Haas business school. Unlike UCI where you are accepted into the major, at Berkeley you start out as pre-business up until you complete Intro Econ, an intro business course and a few other requirements. You then must apply in your second year for acceptance into the Haas program which can often be difficult because its based not only on having stellar grades but also your ECs i.e. summer internships.</p>

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<p>I’ve heard good things about UCI business major and heard quite a few good things about the honors program there. The uncertainty of berkeley is a huge negative imo. That said, tour both campuses. Both are strong and you’re going to be living there for 4 years.</p>

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<p>berkeley’s business program is definitely better, but i would choose uci</p>

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<p>UCB is definitely worth going over UCI. you’re talking about a school ranked 3 for business. Even if you switch major, it’s top 10 in most of the majors.</p>