UCLA vs UCSD

Applying to College
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<p>I'm graduating high school in June and planning on being a doctor. I was recently accepted to UCSD's Thurgood Marshall campus and UCLA for fall 2012. I've been accepted to the Biology major at both schools.</p>

<p>I'd like some advice choosing between the two, as I can't seem to find any.
I'd like to know which schools are better in terms of </p>

<p>-Workload
-Social life (I read that UCSD has a terrible social scene)
-Which will be better in regards to my major. (I hear UCSD's research is way better, but does that matter?)
-The friendliness of the student body (will people stab me in the back?)
-The campus itself (I've been to UCLA, and I'm going to UCSD's open house or whatever in April)
-Does the ranking matter? UCLA is ranked higher than UCSD, but is that really an important issue?
-housing</p>

<p>Some things about me you may consider:
-My GPA is about 3.9
-My SAT score is 1930
-I don't really have trouble meeting people
-One of my closest friends goes to UCSD, and she promises me that she'll hook me up with people who are good with math and science
- I come from a small private school of about 150 kids total. I work at my own pace, and I'm graduating at 16</p>

<p>I know it's ultimately my decision, but I'd appreciate any advice or tips you can give me.
Thanks a lot!!</p>

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<p>They all hard because of your major.</p>

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<p>I went to UCSD for undergrad, and UCLA for med school so I think I have a good understanding of both. I personally think that UCSD for undergrad may be a better choice if you are certain about med school.
UCLA is better if you are interested in exploring other career option.</p>

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<p>Post #4, that is good to know. My colleague has a son graduated from UCLA with GPA 3.99(or something close) but was not accepted to UCLA medical school. So maybe it’s better to go to UCSD.</p>