CAPed, very strange situation

attack_amp_release
Sat, 05 Apr 2008 11:27:32 +0000

I live in Houston and UT has been my number one choice throughout this entire application process. I got accepted to TX Tech, LSU, Colorado, Florida, and Tulane. Then Texas gave me CAP. I was pretty much set on UTSA until I get an acceptance letter in the mail from CAL BERKELEY! I really couldn’t believe it. But even though it is the number one public school in the country, it may not be practical. My parents said along with my aunt they would be able to pay for it if I wanted to go there. OUt of state tuition would end up being a lot of money. It is far away and I wouldn’t know anyone. But it may be too good to pass up.

Then there is the option to do CAP and end up at UT. I have some friends that may go to UTSA, and I have family in San Antonio. I also have a lot of friends that are going to Austin. I would even think about taking 15 hours over the summer, take 15 hours in the fall at UTSA and attempt to transfer to Austin by January. And if the transfer doesn’t work, then I know I’m guaranteed to get there after one more semester so it wouldn’t be too bad.

It just seems like the easier, more practical route to do CAP, instead of going all the way to California. But it is Berkeley. I was just wondering what you all think: Should I even be considering turning down Berkeley for CAP? Or would CAP be a good idea? Just want to know what everyone’s thoughts are because I’m really not sure what to do. Thanks