UC Berkeley or UCLA for an English major?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Los Angeles
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<p>Hello all,</p>

<p>With hearing back from Stanford (the last school on which I was waiting) today, I now know what all of the colleges to which I applied think of me; nine accepted me and five rejected me, so I can now make my decision of which college I want to attend for the next four years. Easier said than done. </p>

<p>Right now, I think I've narrowed it down to UC Berkeley and UCLA (I also have an offer from USC, but I don't feel the same rush when stepping onto their campus as when I step onto the Berkeley or UCLA campus, so I think it's going to be Cal or LA for me). They both are offering me the same amount of financial aid, so that isn't a factor; however, I am very much stuck between the two schools.</p>

<p>This just may be the millionth post on CC posing the question "UC Berkeley or UCLA?," but I still feel the need to ask it. I, an aspiring English major, have until the end of April to decide which of these two fine institutions I want to attend, and I'm having trouble doing so. I already have a "pros and cons" word document started on this very subject, but I want all the assistance I can get, and I want it from everyone.</p>

<p>Current UC Berkeley students, former UC Berkeley students, future UC Berkeley students, parents of UC Berkeley students, UC Berkeley faculty and staff, current UCLA students, former UCLA students, future UCLA students, parents of UCLA students, UCLA faculty and staff, anyone else (when I say everyone, I mean everyone), if you could please add your two cents to this thread, assessing my complex situation in an attempt to assist me, and help me to decide which school I'll be attending this fall. That would be amazing- thank you in advance for any info you would like to throw my way.</p>

<p>And yes, I'm posting this in both the UC Berkeley and UCLA forums, as to not get totally biased responses.</p>

<p>Thanks again, everyone!</p>

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<p>My daughter will also be majoring in English and was accepted to UCLA. For some reason she didn’t like the Berkeley campus (I do!). We are planning a tour visit to UCLA this Saturday.</p>

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<p>Cal has a better English program (some publications say #1), but UCLA’s isn’t far behind. The social life could be better at UCLA. Overall, it boils down to the better fit.</p>

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<p>qjym8p, I like the Berkeley campus too! Very much so, actually. UCLA’s campus is also really nice, you guys will enjoy the tour. Is UCLA your daughter’s top choice out of the schools to which she was accepted?</p>

<p>BuBBLES FoR SALE, that’s the main issue I’m debating- slightly better English program at Cal or slightly better social life at UCLA. I’ll just have to think about it more.</p>