<p>You are very unlike me. I was deciding between USC and Cal, but I love SoCal and I am moderate and I like having my own group of friends. In the end, I chose Cal and I still love it here.</p>
<p>You should definitely choose Berkeley:</p>
<p>"As far as location goes, I really enjoy both Northern and Southern California, but I prefer the Bay Area to LA. " —> Cal; where you go will most likely decide where you end up working because firms recruit around their area. </p>
<p>"My political views are pretty strongly liberal, but that is not really something that is a defining characteristic of my personality. I’m pretty open-minded and I get along with lots of different kinds of people. " —> Trust me, it’s almost the opposite of this at USC. It’s very good fit for you at Berkeley</p>