<p>I’m very confused… I’m trying to make a decision (or at least make some headway, because right now I’m absolutely stuck) about college. Maybe some current/past students could give me some information that could help me out.</p>
<p>UCSB - I’m a Regents Scholar there, which is pretty awesome. I get some great benefits, like $6000/yr, early registration, 4 years of housing, college honors, some faculty one-on-one… But is it worth it? </p>
<p>UCLA - I’m in here with Honors. Well, I have to write an essay to get it, but if I do decide to go here, I’ll definitely apply for Honors. Any thoughts?</p>
<p>UC Berkeley - Okay, I’m being a little early with this assumption. I’m 32% sure I’ll get in though, and I’d like to think about it a little… But I know if, hypothetically, I do get in, I won’t have honors, regents, anything beneficial like the other two schools. But it’s Berkeley. Is that enough?</p>
<p>I guess I should say right now it’s between Cal and SB for me. Am I insane?</p>
<p>Last thought, if anyone could help… I’m really interested in joining the school newspaper and a literary journal. How competitive is it to join the three papers? I have no previous experience, but being on the newspaper staff is something I definitely want to do while in college.</p>
<p>32%, eh? That's pretty exact. 32% is actually a little bit less than one third, which makes me think that you're either eerily accurate...or you're pulling numbers out of your butt.</p>
<p>;) Just kidding.</p>
<p>I got into UCI with Regents and the whole deal, but at the same time I got into UCLA. My decision was to go with the big-name, thinking it would be a better experience and a better education, as well as being able to open all kinds of doors in the future. The money was definitely a concern...but I figure that a good college experience pays for itself in the long run, with interest.</p>
<p>Your dilemma is pretty similar to mine. If you end up getting into Cal, then, I would recommend going where your heart lies--head to Berkeley and screw the Regents. They're just trying to get you to underreach your potential anyway. Shoot for the stars.</p>
<p>sadly, a name will carry your resume further than a regents scholarship or any type of honors</p>
<p>32% is pretty sketch. id apply for housing at ucla while you wait for CAL</p>
<p>ucsb is a decent school. it seems as if the school is becoming more selective with its admissions. possible ranking climbing?
still doesnt change the fact that i am going to attend ucsd</p>
<p>if the 32% fails you, go to ucla. do your thing, apply for honors, and start prepping for newspaper</p>
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<p>Um, not necessarily. For an undergrad education, studies have shown that it's not significant where you get your degree, but what your major is (google it). The UC's have a lot of respect and prestige in their own right. The Regent's Scholar notation is definitely significant... it indicates that you are a high achiever and top student. </p>
<p>That being said, don't go to a school solely for Regent's, either.</p>
<p>I should have been more confident about Berkeley. I got in. But I'm still as confused as ever. Anyone have any information about the Regent's Program at SB and the newspaper situation at both schools? I'm going to visit both, but I've been to the two schools before, so I'm not sure if that will make the decision... Thanks again for everyone's comments so far!</p>
<p>I am in the same situation, except I also received the alumni scholarships from both UCLA and UCB. Currently, I am leaning towards UCSB but I can't decide why.</p>
<p>I was in the same exact situation as you, with UCB, UCLA, UCSB and USC and decided to go with Santa Barbara. Sure, the other schools have the name, but will you be happy there? I agree with implctlycorrect, undergrad is not as signicant as your grad school. Wherever you decide to go, remember that you can always apply for a top notch grad school .....Visit then decide where you like it best.</p>