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<p>You seem pretty confused at the moment on three levels: 1) your intended major, and 2) the feel of each campus, 3) the extent to which reputation will affect your job prospects after college. </p>
<p>I think you really need to visit each of your campuses again for at least a full day (drop Cal Poly as it is too expensive). I realize that means a 2-day trip to NoCal, for UCB and UCM, and then single day trips to UCI and Scripps. However, well worth the effort since you’re deciding upon your environment for the next four years – worth a 4 day add’l investment in your time.</p>
<p>At the moment you actually have no preference at all. I suggest that after a full day on each of your four choices, you will have a much better idea. My gut tells me UCI for you.</p>