Stanford Vs. Berkeley in the long term?

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<p>I'm spending a disconcerting amount of time worrying and speculating about my minimal chances at Stanford admission. Meanwhile, I think it's likely (in comparison) that I'll get into Berkeley. My criterion in choosing one college over another is the question: which will provide a stronger foundation for me to make an impact on the human condition? Yes, I'm a bit of an idealist.</p>

<p>Currently, I'm torn between psychology, biology, and political science or international relations or something of the sort...does a Stanford graduate really have a significant advantage in the "real world" over a successful UC Berkeley graduate? Also, how much advantage do Stanford undergraduates have in graduate school admission at the nation's top colleges?</p>

<p>I understand this is subjective and maybe asked too often. However, I haven't seen many topics covering it.</p>

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<p>I would say worry about college apps, get into both schools, and THEN worry about choosing between both colleges.</p>

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<p>^^ Agreed</p>

<p>Don’t worry about it until after you’ve been accepted : )</p>

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<p>Just remember…</p>

<p>cal sucks.</p>

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<p>You can’t go wrong with either school if you don’t mind huge lecture classes (Berkeley)…but we’re still going to tell you that cal sucks.</p>

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<p>stanfordrejects.com </p>

<p>but in term of cost and benefit analysis, Berkeley is the best school out there. Relativly affordable tuition and world-class education</p>

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<p>Sound advice. Thanks everyone!</p>