USC vs. UCLA vs. Berkeley

Colleges & Universities A-Z University of Southern California
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<p>Being accepted into all 3 I think these are my most realistic choices. What does everyone think?</p>

<p>USC: Good size, large sports, awesome spirit, nice small campus (probably the best of the 3), alumni connections, crappy area, good weather, reputation on the rise, yet not Berkeley, LA, or Stanford quite yet, seems fun, best women</p>

<p>UCLA: Beauitful beautiful school, best weather, nice surronding area, very big size, big but beautiful campus, large sports (not as succesful as SC and most facilities are off campus, Rose Bowl), great reputation, seems fun, pretty good women</p>

<p>UC Berkeley: Best reputation of them all, very big size, beautiful campus (better organized than LA but not better organized than SC), crappy yet interesting area, big time sports getting better every year with all facilities on campus, close to SF (good or bad thing?), seems like it would be least fun of these 3, most competitive for sure, student body may be odd, I heard they have the second worst women behind Stanford</p>

<p>What do you guys think? I just gave a summary of the three schools from my knowledge and what I have heard. I'm looking to major in a science/nueroscience and maybe a minor in psychology/philosophy and probably go into medicine. I'm looking for an amazing student body where people aren't completely into the grade and filling their resumes but look outward instead of inward and think about the bigger picture. An intellectual student body with goals set is an ideal environment (good women wouldn't hurt either).</p>

<p>I was accepted into all 3 with an open major and accepted into the Honors College at UCLA (not quite sure what this is yet). I also received the Presidential scholarship from USC which pays for half-tuition. But I'm not sure if I could give up UCLA and Berkeley for SC which might be at the same level academically yet. </p>

<p>What do you all others think who are making this same decision?</p>

<p>Emory is also an out-of-state option.</p>

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<p>u rate the women, how did u get such data? haha</p>

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<p>Haha, from people that go there / have graduated from there...</p>

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<p>Just curious, how do you rate one school "good weather" and other "best weather" when they're both in the same city?</p>

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<p>UCLA is mad close to the beach and it would take like 5 hours with LA traffic to get from SC to the beach.</p>

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<p>5 hours...that's funny it only takes me 35 min to get to manhattan with traffic</p>

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UCLA is mad close to the beach and it would take like 5 hours with LA traffic to get from SC to the beach.

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<p>If it wasn't for your location I'd think you're nuts. You can get to the South Bay beaches in 30 minutes WITH traffic and close to 20 minutes without. Plus South Bay beaches are by far the best in LA County.</p>

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<p>LADodgers, </p>

<p>You're pretty spot on with your assessments of each school. A reason why I'd go to USC over the other 2 fine schools is because USC is on the rise while the other 2 have been stagnant for quite some time. There is no reason why USC can't pass up both schools with the resources coming in right now. I guess passing up Berkeley is a little too ambitious, but UCLA? No doubt in my mind. </p>

<p>Keep in mind that nearly every professional school at USC ranks higher than UCLA already. The incoming freshman class of both schools are nearly identical. The only thing that is keeping UCLA ahead is their strength in LAS. Well USC just did a major hiring initiative about 2 years back and the people they hired are coming in this Fall. </p>

<p>USC is hot right now, and they are only beginning.</p>

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<p>5 hours is a joke, clearly.</p>

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<p>Afterhours,</p>

<pre><code>Thanks for your wisdom, but does USC's medical school rank higher than UCLA's, I can't see Keck being higher than UCLA's... And what do you mean by LAS? I'm unfamiliar with that term.
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<p>Would you take USC half tuition over UCLA even though UCLA is still cheaper and has a better reputation?</p>

<p>I'm only scared of deciding on USC and being dissapointed in the academic experience.</p>

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<p>I'm in the same siuation here, so if someone has any advice i'd very much appreciate it.
I'm still trying to chose between usc and berkeley. (heart says USC, head says cal). I definitely would like to go to berkeley because of its reputation and excellent academics... BUt i'm not the study 24/7 type of girl, I really want to have some fun during my college years. Thats when uSC becomes a GOOD fit for me.
So...anyone? what would u do> Chose reputation, prestige (plus all the crazy competition) of an EXCELLENT school (i.e berkeley), or chose the one that combines both work and fun (sc)?
plus L.A is a far better place to live in isnt it? WOuld my turning down berkeley be a mistake?! help.</p>

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<p>Hi, </p>

<p>Being a presidential scholar, you will get much more attention and better opportunities, and that should be a determining factor for your choice instead of money. Go to USC.</p>

<p>UCLA is still regarded lower than Berkeley in the real world. I don't know why it is looked that high on CC. It is a school on par with USC academically, given you're talented. Berkeley is hard for me to pass, but since you haven't gotten anything like honors program, this should be a no brainer. </p>

<p>Ask some new top grads from USC (I know some personally), they have much better future than most from UCLA & Berkeley. You won't miss anything going USC, don't overthink it.</p>

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<p>LADodgers- I turned down Berkeley for USC, and haven't regretted it for a SECOND. I have had an amazing experience here, both academically and socially. Both are what you make it. If you want to be a slacker, then there is space here for you to do that here, just like there is at Berkeley and UCLA (believe me, I know some at both). Or you can delve in here, and make the most. There are always academic events being held, and so many things to take advantage of. I don't think you would be disappointed coming here. And I see you're a Dodgers fan. Well, we're pretty close to their stadium! :)</p>

<p>usckixass- if your heart says USC, I say you should come. You want to go where it feels right. While practical reasons are important, they aren't all that matter. And you will probably find that a lot of the reason why your head tells you Berkeley will work itself out just fine if you come to USC.</p>