Berkeley EECS vs Harvard Math

Colleges & Universities University of California - Berkeley
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<p>I’ve just been accepted into Berkeley EECS, and the main question that lingers is whether or not I should just go ahead and submit the SIR ASAP.</p>

<p>I’ve received decisions from all colleges I’ve applied to except Harvard so far, and I’m wondering if Harvard’s decision is worth the wait. I applied to Berkeley because their EECS program was my dream since 3rd grade, I have many friends there, and I really liked the location. However, due to some of the ways Harvard has been doing stuff the past couple of years, I added them to my list of colleges. I’m mainly a computer person with a strong talent in math.</p>

<p>So the question therein lies: should I just go ahead and submit my SIR for Berkeley, or is Harvard worth the wait? Is there any advantage of submitting my SIR early?</p>

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<p>I would wait until you have all your acceptances and financial aid offers on the table. There is no benefit for turning in your SIR early.</p>

<p>With the financial aid, Harvard may be cheaper for you than Berkeley…plus, it’s Harvard…:D</p>

<p>Congrats on your acceptance to Berkeley.</p>

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<p>The FAFSA worked out really well for me, so practically speaking, the financial differences are almost nonexistent.</p>

<p>Even if Harvard decides to give me full ride, the difference in financial aid between Harvard and Berkeley is going to be so small that I would almost miss it.</p>

<p>Do I get an upper hand at housing, etc. if I submit early?</p>

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<p>no upper hand…there’s no benefit in submitting early; what’s important is that it’s in by the deadline, but earlier does not equal better. …thus, i’d wait it out…</p>

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<p>^ I don’t think so regarding housing. It’s a different application. It’s been awhile since I was at Berkeley though, so Im not the best source.</p>

<p>Harvard announced they’re waiving tuition for students whose family income is $180,000 or under…good deal IMO.</p>

<p>I’m glad Berkeley came thru for you financially.</p>

<p>Seriously though, I’d wait until you hear from Harvard. You paid the application fee and wrote essays…I wouldn’t rush the decision yet.</p>