Berkeley or UCLA?

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<p>So, I have to decide soon where to go. I’m planning to major in History and probably go to grad school for Law or maybe an MBA or something to do with Humanities. </p>

<p>Which school is better for matriculation into grad school?</p>

<p>I was wondering if any of you guys had experiences or advice to give me on my choice based on my goals and intentions. </p>

<p>Location wise: I really like UCLA because of the weather and it’s close enough to my home but also far enough. I would have to fly home or take a very long drive if I wanted to go to Berkeley. </p>

<p>Advice?</p>

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<p>they’re basically the same for grad school and professional school placement. occassional slight edge to berkeley.</p>

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<p>These schools are pretty similar - Berkeley is too crunchy for me though.</p>

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<p>Berkeley is known for its prestige…Id go there.</p>

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<p>I have to make the same choice, between Berkeley and UCLA. It’s fairly easy for me since I live about 15 minutes from Cal and there’s no way I’m spending another four years around here, even though I love the area (I just need to get away for college). Also, the UCLA campus is much nicer than Berkeley’s, IMO, as is the area surrounding UCLA. </p>

<p>The schools are pretty similar for undergraduate work, but Berkeley is usually regarded slightly higher because of the overall prestige it receives for its grad/professional schools. I’m not really concerned with the marginal difference in prestige myself, although I can’t speak for you (obviously). Both UCLA’s and Berkeley’s history departments are ranked in the top 10 in the nation <a href=“http://www.stat.tamu.edu/~jnewton/nrc_rankings/area38.html[/url]”>http://www.stat.tamu.edu/~jnewton/nrc_rankings/area38.html&lt;/a&gt;. </p>

<p>In the end, go where you think you will thrive academically and socially. Picking Berkeley for the slightly higher prestige is not worth the sacrifice, IMO, if you think UCLA will provide you with a more enjoyable four years.</p>

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<p>I say pick UCLA</p>

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<p>berkeley, for the same reason a previous poster said he went to LA. go away to get the true college experience!</p>

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<p>Both UCB and UCLA have top-10 History departments, and are feeders to top law, business and graduate schools. You will do well at both schools. I think it boils down to personal choice… :rolleyes:</p>

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<p>Cut your ombilical cord, Jose. You’ll spend enough time home as it is, between all the breaks and big holidays. </p>

<p>Cal is better for grad school, but if you love LA and want to stay in the southland, go to UCLA. </p>

<p>Cal’s social life is highly underrated. So many activities, no need to drive, SF is a great city and an easy subway ride.</p>

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<p>I’d pick Berkeley</p>