Choosing between UCLA and Tufts

sentimentGX4
Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:17:43 +0000

So, when you add in the other factors, such as the crowded dorms (UCLA putting 3 kids in doubles), lack of individual attention, difficulty signing up for classes, and the general concern about the future costs/quality of the UCs, we find the decision to leave the state for the private to be a no brainer.

I’m so tired of this “budget myth” being disseminated by those who have ZERO firsthand knowledge of the UC system.

There is no additional difficulty in signing up for classes relative to before the budget crisis. The quality of the UCs have absolutely had no noticeable change since the budget crisis. Graduation rates have not decreased (another popular myth). The university is making an active effort to help students graduate even earlier.

The only major concern is increasing tuition and it should not be a concern to internationals because there really is no room to increase fees relative to private universities.,