Help me confirm: Michigan over Berkeley

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Sat, 29 Mar 2014 07:37:19 +0000

Hi guys I am a Chinese accepted by both Michigan and Berkeley. I haven’t made the decision yet but I always have a great love for Michigan and probably Go Blue for the next four years. I enjoy Michigan’s superior school spirit and want to live in a multicultural community like Ann Arbor. Further, I think I fit Michigan more since Michigan in my mind is more down-to-earth than Berkeley ( Berkeley is very forward-thinking? I heard students even fought against the police. That’s kind of extreme to me)

I want to double major in Ross (Management + Marketing) and LSA (psychology) and hope to join a elite consulting firm after graduation( Ross > Haas in this perspective for sure). However, I was rejected by Ross (1490+3.97+ 9 AP + outstanding business ECs, did not know the reason, maybe because it has quota on international ?). I still lean toward going to Ross though since it’s a three year program and I will have more business education.

However, my family has one concern–reputation. Berkeley has a big big name in Asia and China and people know Berkeley. Michigan is still great in Asia, but it’s weaker than Berkeley and people’s perception to these two school varies.

I will probably still go for Michigan, but please help me confirm my choice. Give me extra points on why Michigan beat Berkeley and how can Michigan benefit me more than Berkeley.Do I have the correct perception to these two schools ? I appreciate every input.