<p>Im having the hardest time choosing between the two. Berkeley has more prestige, UCLA is closer to home. I didnt think i would be admitted to Cal because I didnt complete two of the prereqs. If I go to Cal i have to take two more math and another bio. UCLA is complete. Ive heard different things about the two psych programs, but mostly everyone says that theyre both good. Anyone have any advice?</p>
<p>Cal's #2 in the nation for psych. Why would you need two more math classes for Cal? I think Psych only requires statistics.</p>
<p>If you're that close to home and have all the prereq's done, then UCLA sounds like the winner. You'll be able to graduate sooner and not be stuck in the huge 300+ student lower division courses with all the punk frosh and sophomores. Cal prestige may be higher depending on who you ask (UCLA has received more applications than Cal for a few years now), but I doubt it will increase your earning power in the workforce or carry significantly more weight to grad/prof. school admissions committees than UCLA would.</p>
<p>I took a "Statistics for Social Science" class at my college. UCLA accepts it for their math prereq but Cal doesnt. The stats for social science class i took isnt on the normal math track, so i think i would have to take some other math class in order to qualify for regular stats.</p>
<p>Yeah, not having to take a lower division class with 300+ people is definantly an advantage. I was worried that Cal might look a lot better when applying to grad school. Its good to know it isnt that significant a difference. Thanks for the advice.</p>
<p>Cal accepted my statistics for social science class and my physio psych class for the two prereqs i lacked. all my prereqs are completed for cal psych. with that out of the way, cal starts looking more appealing. not sure though. glad i didnt send in my SIR yet.</p>
<p>The psych department here is really good. If you're down for a change in scenery, c'mon up.</p>