Caltech v. Berkeley

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@lizzardfire

In any case, I have a feeling we’re going to get bogged down in semantics. The point is that you will be forced to learn more in math and science here than you will be at Berkeley, and the curriculum is obviously much more set up for students attempting to be pre-med to expand their knowledge in these areas.

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<p>You’re right, we would get bogged down. </p>

<p>Given the OP’s situation, it seems that the most logical choice is to go to Berkeley. He isn’t forced into learning more math/science, so he can freely choose what to take. I think options are incredibly important for someone that is uncertain. If he isn’t confident that he’s going to ace all his classes, he should make flexibility a priority.</p>

<p>We are probably arguing the same point. You say core at Caltech. I say flexibility at Berkeley. You can arguably learn just as much physics at Berkeley as at Caltech if you choose to do so. Caltech just makes it “easier” to schedule yourself because they force you.</p>

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@mathboy98

the point is Caltech is a small, personalized atmosphere where you and your cohorts are put through a challenging core which you should probably consider at least remotely important to your educational philosophy if you’re going to the school.

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<p>I agree. If environment is important to the OP, Caltech is one of a kind. In fact, the environment is one of Caltech’s most attractive features.</p>