Okay so I was admitted to UCSD, Usd and UcD, but I’m having trouble choosing .On the one hand, ucsd is close to home and it has prestige, but it’s really tough especially since I’m in ERC. On the other hand, I’ve heard Davis is a little more laid back (still challenging of course) and chill, however it’s really far from my hometown and I personally know I’m not ready for such a change, but I love their campus too. Then there is USD but I don’t know how that is im comparison to a UC and it is very expensive. I’m kinda of lost on what I should do. Help pls
Are all schools affordable?
What is your intended major?
@Gumbymom for the most part all schools are offering very similar financial aid packages, my intended major rn is international relations and political science but I may switch the polisci to history.
What is it about ERC that you are worried about?
Would you prefer a small school/small classes to large classes 200+ or more the first few years?
It seems you do not want to venture too far from home so I would think your choices would be UCSD or USD. Have you compared their History curriculum’s to see which program may suit your interests better?
What do you plan to do with a History degree?
Personally i want smaller class sizes. I know that I’m the type of person who gets frustrated and stressed out easily and UCSD , especially ERC, is known for having tough ge’s. I also fear getting a low gpa because I plan on going to law school and I know that it’s all about the gpa for those. I know that UCSD is really good in the area of a social sciences. The only thing is that since it’s so challenging , I’m worried that I won’t be able to keep up with their fast paced quarter system and that I’ll get a low gpa and miss an opportunity of attending a good law school @Gumbymom
If you feel that UCSD would be a GPA killer, then I think USD would be your best option. Again, it is up to you since you are the one attending these schools for 4 years. I would also like comment, that if you are not up to a challenge and cannot handle stress, then Law school may not be in your future either.
@Gumbymom yea I might have to rethink the whole law school thing. Anyways, thanks for the advice !
No one can make this huge decision for you. Go with the best fit: academically/financially and socially.
UCSD has a great international relations program and the ERC GEs will actually overlap fairly nicely with your major requirements. It is difficult, though. If you’re willing to challenge yourself and get to know your professors (who will be world renowned for what they do), it might pay off better. But if you’re really concerned about your GPA, USD might be a less rigorous choice than either UC.
If you are sure that Davis is out because you are not ready to go that far, then you should visit the two San Diego universities and check out classes, talk to students, and walk around the campus. See where you feel more comfortable. Since you are concerned about stress, you could benefit from thinking about where you would feel more comfortable. Comfort at an institution – and for some people that can mean not going too far from home – can reduce stress.
What are your current stats (ucgpa and test scores)? What AP 's have you taken?
What’s your parents’budget?
What’s the net cost for you at each option?
Gpa: 4.3
Sat: 1090 (new)
8 AP’s
Around 33,000
@MYOS1634
idk I was thinking of maybe considering commuting college and then transferring
Would it be $33,000 for all three?
In that case, USD sounds like a better idea: you’re close to home without the downsides of public universities.
I don’t recommend ucsd as it’ll likely be too cut throat for you. That leaves quite a few good choices. Count your blessings that you’re living in California as the state universities are strong there, you have good private choices, and there’s excellent financial support from the state compared to other states.
You could also avoid the cut throat first year courses at ucsd through community college. Make sure to pick one that has good transfer rates and if possible TAG.
You could visit USD and a community college each during an afternoon after class (if you get there around 3:30 during the week you should see plenty). Try to arrange to visit classes - a biology class and a freshman English class. You’re need to set that up with admissions.
Then ask for one of the college senior days and go visit Davis, attending one freshman biology class and one freshman English class.
This way you can compare academics, learning conditions, but also more subjective elements like the vibe, where you feel 'at home '…