<p>I've basically narrowed it down to these two schools. I'm in state for UT by the way. So, here are my final thoughts on both schools/programs. Please give me some advice, I don't have much time (I have to reply to UT's financial aid office by 4/7). Thanks!</p>
<p>UT:
in state tuition + received a pretty nice package from financial aid office (almost a full ride!)
great business program and I'm already in McCombs so I won't have to worry about applying again
nice location and environment (even though I've always wanted to go out of state)
I already know a lot of friends that are going</p>
<p>Berkeley:
out of state tuition, but I did receive a decent package from the financial aid office (still costs a LOT more than UT though)
it's a school I've been wanting to go to ever since freshman year, and I feel like it's a once in a lifetime opportunity since I didn't expect to get it at all
love the location and weather (always wanted to go to California)
great business program, but I'm only in the "Pre-Business" major so I have to apply to Haas during my sophomore year which means I am not guaranteed a spot
getting into business is pretty tough from what I've heard (around 50% acceptance rate?) and I'm willing to major in economics instead if I don't get in, I'm just not sure if it's worth it to spend so much more money if I could be at McCombs and paying so much less</p>
<p>Sorry for the wordiness, and thanks for reading this. :)</p>