<p>As the packages rest right now, Berkeley would only be 4-6k more expensive over four years; but I’m worried about tuition hikes. 4-6k I’m to prepared to take in loans if I like Cal enough, so my family doesn’t have to foot the bill.</p>
<p>I’m afraid it might be too late for community college right now because the period to apply for financial aid has passed(?). But I think I looked into it and found that the difference in cost isn’t much, so it wouldn’t be really worth it.</p>
<p>So! I’ve discussed a long time with my sister and thought more about the pros and cons, but I’ve decided to go with the more secure option. 
I thought about growing and challenging myself, but then I thought, “Nah…”</p>
<p>I feel that I will be comfortable at Scripps if I maintain a certain mindset and I’ll sacrifice a lot of opportunity by going to Berkeley (although the social game would be 10x better). I also don’t want to be disappointed with my experience at Berkeley, and it really depends on how I handle things, so… Ah well. Berkeley, you were a strong competitor… Chemgrad, you didn’t make turning it down easier. lol :')</p>