<p>Now that college acceptance announcements have arrived, I can?t decide whether I should go to Cal or UC Santa Cruz next year. One of my main concerns is that I know I want to go to a highly competitive grad school but I don?t know what looks better, having a high GPA from UCSC with good professor recommendations or having an average GPA from Cal. I would greatly appreciate any input!</p>
<p>An average GPA from Cal, I think, looks better. Though if you do go to Cal, I'd recommend getting a great GPA anyway (<em>offhanded</em>).</p>
<p>Uhh, I don't know kyle. At least for medical school, high GPA is vastly more important than school. But IMHO I don't know why you'd try to game the system and intentionally go to a school where you think everyone is dumber around you. Wouldn't that just be boring and depressing?</p>
<p>If you had to ask that question, I would suggest UCSC.</p>
<p>if you want it hard enough and work hard enough you can get wherever you please. go where you think you'll have the best experience.</p>