<p>I need some advise guys. I just got into UC Berkeley and to Cornell! Both are giving me a full ride! so money is not an issue. Im from California and I want to know if its worth going out east or not?</p>
<p>well, going to cornell in and of itself is definitely always worth it. however, depending on what you want to study, UC could be the better option, especially considering what an excellent school it is and the reduced tuition (i assume). so, what are you looking to study?</p>
<p>also, how do you like cold weather? the winters are not warm here.</p>
<p>What is your major?</p>
<p>Major matters a lot. Where your going to work/live also plays a part. (Although they are both really well known schools). If you are going to work/live in the east then Cornell. Other places...not so sure. Major is key tho!</p>
<p>Sorry, just wondering, but isn't it a little late to be making the decision now?</p>
<p>He said he's getting a full ride to both. Go to Cornell.</p>
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<li>Major matters and</li>
<li>Also the type of environment you want</li>
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<p>i'm a california born/raised that chose cornell over berkeley, and i'm going to cornell this fall for my freshman year...</p>
<p>yeah, weather's always key in making choices, but i think the cornell weather is something that can be ignored in this situation, in light of the experience one would expect at cornell. when i went to berkeley, i was kind of turned of by how gloomy the school was, and considering how big it is, it probably is far more impersonal than that of cornell. with so many brilliant kids at berkeley, it's more likely to be cutthroat, and at the end of the day, i chose cornell... i think it's a choice that i wont regret at the end of the day</p>
<p>...since when does Cornell give full rides?</p>
<p>i think we have a troll</p>
<p>Since they offered to assist any student with financial need? A full ride doesn't imply an academic scholarship (though Cornell kinda gives those) but just that it has no out-of-pocket expense. With the right combination of scholarships/financial aid, it is indeed possible to have a full ride, given a loose definition of the term.</p>
<p>they gave him full financial assistance off the waitlist??? because thats the only way he/she wouldnt have made a decision yet. highly doubtful.</p>
<p>He could be a transfer. Quick search of his past posts seems to show that he is.</p>
<p>I don't think he's a transfer, in fact I believe I met him at a hosting weekend up at Cornell in April. Technically (since I did send in more than one deposit) I am still deciding myself in a slightly different situation between a LAC on full scholarship versus being a National Meinig scholar at Cornell. Bottom line, I would choose Cornell simply because of the atmosphere and opportunities. I'm pretty much set on going, unless I absolutely abhor my experience at the upcoming preorientation program. Don't get me wrong, UC Berkley is an amazing school, but I think Cornell offers so much more.</p>
<p>um..aren't you not supposed to do that?</p>
<p>Yeah, you're not. If they find out, you're in a lot of trouble. I thought Cornell had an unexpected amount of matriculating students this year...so no waitlisted people should be accepted? Maybe I'm mistaken.</p>
<p>Um...if the schools find out they might not even let you go, so you REALLY need to withdraw from the LAC NOW! (If that is what you decide).</p>
<p>Some schools pulled off the waitlist...during my visit to ILR I was with a person that got accepted off the waitlist...I just think that the waitlist acceptance was small this year.</p>