<p>d got accepted into both. having a hard time deciding where to go. fin aid package is about the same, with cal a little less. she plans to major in biochem at both and do premed but isn't sure that she will stay with that major. we live in the bay area. d is leaning toward ucla, but i'm concerned since cal is more prestigious and academically stronger. what's your advice?</p>
<p>Maybe a bit but not enough to matter. UCLA would be a nice change of lifestyle. Can always do UCSF for med school.</p>
<p>at the uc schools it seems about 1/2 the class is people from the area who stay, the other 1/2 those switching ends of the state. Both schools are great and nationally recognized, it isn't like her choices are Cal and CSUN. Does she want to get away for school? Then ucla. Can't leave the bay area? Cal. BTW ucla now guarantees 3 years housing and has been building housing like crazy, something Cal hasn't done.</p>