<p>(Incoming UCLA student) Personally I think UCLA is a perfect combination of an assortment of things to look for in a college. It has the academics, athletics, club activities, parties, etc. Your really can’t go wrong with UCLA and you probably know that since its your first choice school. Now since your out of states, I wouldn’t know what your chances are without your gpa, sats, essays, etc.</p>
<p>Berkeley is also a great school but its much more rigorous academically. I think the competition is very fierce but again if you enjoy studying then you are sure to find your outlet at Berkeley.</p>
<p>I don’t know much about USC except that as a Bruin you should really hate them.</p>
<p>University of Virginia from what I know is a predominately Caucasian school where students dress more formally than other schools. Virginia is also a good school but in my opinion is not as good as UCLA or Berkeley. </p>
<p>All in all, if I were you apply to all of them as they are all pretty similar. If you get into all of them, I would chose UCLA if I were you.</p>