<p>OK. So I got in to both UCSB and UW which were repectively tied for second, but i knew i wasnt gonna get in to USC anyways. hahah. Anyways, I'm here and puzzled on where I should go. I checked the news top rankings and it ranked UW and UCSB both at 45 and 12th in public schools. I'm really unsure of what I want to be doing but I would like to keep things free so I'll probably take some pre-med classes and a wide range of courses. I guess now its down to how does prestige alter my chances for a good grad school, which has better prestige if it alters chances, and how good is it here in ucsb?</p>
<p>UW is 29% out of state, UCSB only 5%. UW 3% international, UCSB 1%. </p>
<p>The weather is a little bit more of an adventure in Wisconsin.</p>
<p>UW is one of the world's great research universities - biochem is particularly good. This does not always translate into the best undergrad experience.</p>
<p>Can you find out about undergrad research possibilities? W tells me that at her school, that they do not even consider applicants for bio grad school without undergrad research experience.</p>
<p>Bprepn, I think he/she is referring to University of Washington. I'd pick UCSB if I were you. UC system is known for its science and engineering programs. Plus, I don't think UWash can beat UCSB's beautiful campus.=)</p>
<p>um...weather in cali = amazing!!!!!</p>
<p>Hey, I'm actually in that same debate and I have a week left to decide!</p>
<p>U-Washington versus. UCSB
UCSB Pros:
Beach and ocean (personal)
Beautiful weather
Beautiful campus (palm tree-feel)
Division I sports
Beautiful women
Very relaxed/easy-going
Undergraduate oriented
Great dorms
Great running place
Isla Vista is great college town w/ Freebirds
20,000 students
Mostly Caucasian
990 acres
Nice recreational facilities
250+ Organizations</p>
<p>UCSB Cons:
Wi-fi needs improvement
Alot of pressure to drink/etc.</p>
<p>Washington Pros:
Beautiful campus (colorful feel)
PAC-10 Division I sports (with football)
Great engineering
Great wi-fi
Bowling alley/arcade/cool food
City of Seattle
30,000 students
Mostly Caucasian
643 acres
Nice recreational facilities
500 + Organizations</p>
<p>Washington Cons:
Rains A LOT/Cold
Poor dorms
Commuter school, poor party scene/urban</p>
<p>Comments? thoughts?</p>
<p>I just made my decision and I chose UCSB. I guess since I've lived in hawaii and love the beach atmosphere, i chose UCSB over UW.</p>