UC Berkeley Spring vs UCLA

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Berkeley
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<p>I know there are tons of Cal vs UCLA threads, but I am a very indecisive person and would appreciate advice on where to attend specific to my case.</p>

<p>This is probably going to be long. </p>

<p>I got into Cal as a Spring 2014 admit. I have three options:
(1) Fall Program for Freshmen (2) Community college (3) Gap term
I prefer the first option, but it isn't guaranteed since there is a limited number of spots and if I don't get into the program, I am not guaranteed housing. What also worries me is that the level of classes for FPF at the Berkeley Extension School may not be the same as the classes at Cal. I've heard that they are generally easier, which I guess isn't necessarily bad and may even work in my favor.</p>

<p>I also got into UCLA for the fall.</p>

<p>I plan on going into advertising/marketing. At Cal, I would be going in as undeclared and would have to apply to Haas. For UCLA, I would also be going in as undeclared and then would have to apply for their Communication Studies program. </p>

<p>I'm also from SoCal and used to sunny, pleasant weather though weather/environment isn't a top priority for me. I'm also not much of a party person, but I do want a decent social life since I've been robbed of one for the last six years at my dreadful high school (yay). Location-wise I feel that UCLA has better opportunities for internships, but a Bachelor of Science degree from the Haas might carry more value than a major in Communication Studies from UCLA.</p>

<p>So I'm stuck and I'm terribly indecisive. I'm not getting any "gut feeling" on where I should go because I've fallen in love with both schools. Any advice would be much appreciated!</p>

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<p>My D is in almost exactly the same position, and I don’t think either of you can make a bad decision. My advice is to make sure you’ve visited both campuses and to go with the one that feels like the best fit. Best of luck!</p>

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Yes, I agree it does. </p>

<p>However, Haas isn’t a guarantee. Haas also has strict prerequisites, so if it’s your goal, look into whether or not you can start fulfilling them with courses from the FPF or CC. Otherwise, you may have to delay entry into Haas by a year which could be a disaster. About 50% of Berkeley applicants get into Haas. If you don’t get into Haas, Berkeley econ is a strong backup. </p>

<p>Just some additional thoughts that may help your decision. Best of luck!</p>