<p>I think UC Berkeley’s College of Chemistry is supposed to be exceptionally good. A girl from my school came here and kind of attributes all the incredible growth she has had since high school (as a student and mind) to Berkeley’s Chem-E program. The COC is generally very good, so that’s a consideration. </p>
<p>The fact that you’re not in the COC coming into Cal is another story; I’d figure out how easy it is to transfer. Berkeley has an advantage over LA if you’re <em>extremely</em> academically serious about subjects it’s very good at. For instance, some forms of engineering. You could be just as good going to LA because the individual makes his/her own success in my firm opinion, but in terms of the courses and offerings, Berkeley might be better for Chemistry.</p>