UC Davis or UC San Diego- Revelle?

Applying to College
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<p>I have been accepted to both of these schools. UC Davis for biology major and UC San Diego for biological sciences at Revelle college. I heard Revelle is hard and has a different grading system? idk. Anyways, I was wondering if anyone could give me some input and information so I can make my decision. </p>

<p>My aim is to go to medical school and I believe I can get pretty good grades if i try. But I heard UCSD is competitive and Revelle isnt so good. Which school can give me better chances for research and interaction with my professors? And I dont really care about location too much because I have family in both areas and I honestly dont mind living in either areas. Most people say SD is better because of location, but I would like to take that out of the question. Also, which school will be easier? or does either have more competition or is generally harder to get good grades at? Which school will I be able to get better research oppurtunities at? Thanks for the help!</p>

<p>Also, does prestige matter A LOT? Because I know san diego is ranked a little bit higher but does that make a huge difference?</p>

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<p>First off, Revelle doesn’t have a different grading system. I don’t know where you heard that. And honestly, they’re both great universities. I’m assuming you have visited both places. I would pick the place you really see yourself for the next four years. I’m not sure anybody could really help you unless you find somebody who has attended both universities. And as far as I’m concerned, the prestige difference is negligible enough.</p>

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<p>If you get good GPA from both universities then UCSD is the one I would pick. My guess is your MCAT will be higher so it should help with medical school admissions. From people that I know with top GPA from UCI and UCD have to go out-of-state for medical school. While students with top GPA from UCSD, UCLA, UCB all got acceptances to at least a CA medical school.</p>

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<p>I’d go for Davis. I think stronger programs and more attention to students. that’s what I hear.</p>