Suggestions on where to enrol?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Berkeley
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<p>Hey guys,
I've narrowed my college options to UCB, UCLA, USC and Harvey Mudd. I've decided I don't really want to go to the East coast. The problem is I can't decide between them all. I'm going in as a pre med student and I fully intend to continue and hopefully get into medical school. Harvey Mudd has some serious grade deflation so I don't know how getting into med school from there would be... also the campus, well I can't really find much on it. There aren't many pictures. However, Harvey Mudd would give me a VERY solid background in science and apparently medical school is a breeze after it. Also, the student to teacher ratio means that I'd have a very strong relationship with professors.
But Berkeley's amazing too and who knows I may find Harvey Mudd too small or too academically focused for me (not that Berkeley's not). Anyway, does anyone have pros and cons or any suggestions for me please? </p>

<p>Thank you in advance! :)</p>

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<p>From what I hear, Berkeley can be pretty cutthroat, what with the curve and everything, but a competitive environment would better help you be pushed to do your best. A competitive undergrad will also help prepare you for the insane competition in med school. I’m a bit biased because I am going to Berkeley, but proximity to San Fransisco is definitely a pro for the school. Outside of academics, you want an environment that you can find enjoyable. For pre-med, I also think that Berkeley is ranked better than UCLA. Harvey Mudd is kindof the odd one out in your group. I think that you first need to decide between small LAC vs. a larger school to narrow down your choices.</p>