<p>Thanks for the responses, it basically comes down to the better academic environment at cal balancing with the better cross country program at CU. They are actually pretty similar schools but cal is like getting everyone at CU and raising their IQ by 30 (Not to say that there aren’t smart people at CU). I am not too concerned about the difference in price since I’m fine taking student loans.
-Is prestige an important factor for undergrad if planning to go to grad school, or is it better to “stand out from the crowd” at a less prestigious undergrad?
-Is it wise to plan on being accepted into a good grad school if I go to CU? I would rather go to a top undergrad than go to CU and not get into a top grad school
-Since I don’t think I can decide in three days, is it possible to commit to both Cal and CU and then cancel one later?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>