Additionally, I was accepted into U.C. Davis, but this school was my safety school, so unless I learn something remarkable about it that will really change my perspective of it, I will not be considering attending the school.
I have been made available a few scholarships for each of these universities, so money is not a major issue that will impact my decision.
Any advice would be of great help to me, especially from anyone who previously attended or currently attends one of these school.
2006-10-27 12:32:04 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I am an undergraduate planning on studying political science.
2006-10-27 12:42:59 · update #1
I do live in the heart of the Silicon Valley and I do enjoy this location.
2006-10-27 12:44:20 · update #2
Umm... no you haven't! It's October. Admissions decisions are anounced in late March and early April.
2006-10-27 13:57:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Because you're interested in political science, Yale is definitely the one to go with. Plus, it's a lot more prestigious, too. And I think it would be a good experience for you to travel to the other side of the country. If you've ever visited Yale before, you know that the campus is so amazingly gorgeous. New Haven has just the perfect balance between a big city and suburb.
But what I want to know is, how did you already find out that you're accepted?
2006-10-27 14:56:32 · answer #2 · answered by yofatcat1 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only you can make that choice for yourself. Have you had a chance to visit each campus? Speaking from experience, I was set on going to NYU... got in, visited and discovered I really didn't like it at all. On that same trip, we hit a few of the other schools I had applied to and had accepted me. I walked onto the campus I wound up going with and knew immediately it was the school for me.
Are you from the Bay Area? I only ask because 2 of your schools are in the Bay Area. If you aren't the Bay is a wonderful place to live and you'll learn a lot outside of the school itself. If you are, going to Yale could provide a similar "life" education by forcing you to live in a new environment, meet people from a part of the country you may have had limited exposure to, give you a chance to really be on your own...
But really, if you can, visit the schools first. I swear, you'll know for sure after you do and only then will you be able to be as successful at college as you can be.
2006-10-27 12:37:33 · answer #3 · answered by misskate12001 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd say stanford. It's a VERY reputable school. I live in the area (about 15 min from the campus) and it's amazing. The students are respectful and the area is upscale. But concider your major too. Is the schoo reputable for that major? If not then you may want to look at your other options.
2006-10-27 12:41:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way to chose between them is go for the one that offers the degree program that fits best your career goals. Another way is to select the college based on the one with the highest ranking for your individual major. If you go by either or both of these two criteria, you can never go wrong.
2006-10-27 12:40:00 · answer #5 · answered by dawncs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i guess i'm a bit biased, since i live in CA, but i really liked all 3 campuses in Ca. If you like agriculture go to Davis, if you like the city and vintage clothes go to UC Berkeley good criminal justice and psychology., Stanford is great for medical students. i have friends that just graduated from each, and they all have enjoyed their time there.
2006-10-27 12:43:52 · answer #6 · answered by strwrs7772000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yale
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#19 School Runs Like ButterAcademics
#5 The Toughest to Get IntoAcademics
#19 Lots of Race/Class InteractionDemographics
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#10 Happiest StudentsQuality of Life
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Stanford
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#7 Best College LibraryAcademics
#2 Best Overall Academic Experience for UndergraduatesAcademics
#11 School Runs Like ButterAcademics
#4 Students Happy with Financial AidAcademics
#7 The Toughest to Get IntoAcademics
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I couldn't get UC's stats.
But after reviewing selectivity and academics, Stanford got the highest ranking of them all. I'm from CT and love Yale, but I would say Stanford is more prestigious.
(p.s. it's spelled Berkeley)
Good luck!
2006-10-27 12:43:05 · answer #7 · answered by Kel 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Stanford out of the three is definitely the best
2006-10-27 12:41:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What are you planning on studying? That information would be very helpful -- otherwise, we'll simply base our answers upon the school's name and not departmental strengths/weaknesses. I would probably pick Stanford, but that's just me.
2006-10-27 12:36:39 · answer #9 · answered by Shibi 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i think it depends on what you plan to major in. check out how the schools rank in your area of interest to help you weigh your decision.
good luck!
2006-10-27 12:34:17 · answer #10 · answered by WxEtte 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋