UCSB vs. UCSD

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<p>Hey! Just wanted to get some extra opinions... I had always had my heart set on going to UCSB because I've been to the campus and surrounding areas many times and I think it's absolutely gorgeous. I also applied to UCSD and got in, and after learning they have an awesome psych department, I decided to go there... so I visited it for the first time yesterday and I have to say I was SO disappointed. The campus is really nothing to brag about (except for the library, which is STUNNING)... I got into Revelle and I walked around that area and was less than impressed. </p>

<p>So.. which is more important to all of you? Location or academics? Personally I'd much rather go to UCSB and be happy with the location, but I feel kind of dumb for turning down a university that is ranked much higher. Do you think that going to UCSB instead of UCSD would affect my chances of getting into a good grad school?</p>

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<p>Nope, they're not that far different. I think UCSD is around the high 30s and UCSB is in the mid 40s. I don't think it'll matter at all. I'd go with UCSB if I were you since you like it so much.</p>

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<p>always go wherever you feel most comfortable and will succeed in. you also have to factor in the people as ucsb has a reputation as a big party school with a lot of preppy kids while ucsd is generally known to be a quiet school with not too much going on. i hope no one who goes to either of these schools takes it personally as its just what i've always heard.</p>

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<p>erika88psych - which school did you decide on?</p>

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<p>follow your heart, not the ranking. you can do better and get more from the school you like</p>