<p>Majoring in Physics or Math? Go find a research assistantship. Meet and talk to professors. Do something interesting; Berkeley’s a science powerhouse and you should take advantage of that. Demonstrate that you’ve done well at Berkeley, and show promise that you’ll do even better at Chicago.</p>
<p>Don’t be discouraged, and keep your chin up :). If you invest in tangible assets towards Chicago, even if you’re disappointed you’ll still have those things to your credit.</p>