<p>My Berkeley degree (and GPA/MCATS) got me in to the top medical schools, on the East Coast. In fact, my GPA was commented upon–because of Cal’s grade deflation–during more than one medical school interview. </p>
<p>As well, it wasn’t just the academic rigor of Cal, which was reknown, of course, but several of the med school admissions’ interviewers seemed to think we were such interesting creatures, coming from Berkeley.</p>
<p>So, yes, a lot of cache, but, even better, it’s a wonderful school in a very exciting and beautiful area.</p>