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Old 04-01-2008, 06:31 PM   #1
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Civil Engineering: Stanford or Berkeley?
I am not sure which one to chose to study Civil Engineering.
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Old 04-01-2008, 06:55 PM   #2
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They're both excellent. Have you been accepted to both, and do you know about financial aid yet? Have you visited the campuses?

It'd kind of boil down to which environment you prefer and what sort of financial aid packages you're getting at each school.
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Old 04-01-2008, 07:00 PM   #3
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I have been admitted to both, but I have not recieved anything about my financial aid.
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Old 04-01-2008, 09:15 PM   #4
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You can't go wrong with either.

I'm guessing you're not in-state?
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Old 04-01-2008, 10:05 PM   #5
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If you're not instate, it's a more difficult decision. I'd visit both campuses and see which one you like more.

If you are instate, then obviously Cal (unless stanford gives you comparable financial aid). Why would you want to pay an $100,000 for a school that is regarded as inferior for your major?
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Old 04-02-2008, 04:43 PM   #6
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If you are considering to transition to IB, consulting, or any of the more "prestigious careers" after graduation, then Stanford is probaby a better choice.
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