UCSD or UCSB?

College Search & Selection
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<p>So I'm considering going to UCSD, UCSB, and UCI (although im kinda set on not going to Irvine). I applied as a chem E major, but I didn't get in to SB for my major (only as an undeclared major).</p>

<p>I already know that sd doesn't really have that great of a social life, but I got into ERC with a few of my friends and my current girlfriend lol, and I've never really been the social type so I think I can deal with it. (I'm not basing my college decision off of where the people I know are going though.)</p>

<p>I'm still kinda stuck in the middle between ucsd and ucsb though. I actually don't really know very much about how college works, so all help would be appreciated. Can anyone tell me what things I should consider most in my decision and give me a suggestion as to where to go based on my major? I know sb has a higher ranked program for my major than sd (and there's a chance I could still transfer into it later right?), but I've been under the impression that prestige is pretty important and that sd is better in that department.</p>

<p>All help is appreciated. Thanks in advance.</p>

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<p>Bump??? =)</p>

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<p>Just how badly do you want that major? I wouldn’t count on being able to transfer into it later unless UCSB can show you stats saying that 90+% of good faith applications are granted.</p>

<p>Have you visited the campuses? I’m not into the wild party scene and I love residential colleges, so this decision would be easy for me, but if you’d be a lot happier at UCSB, I think that’s a valid consideration.</p>