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Yes, another Poll! UCB v. Penn v. UVA
Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2010 6:12 pm
by rachelburns
Hello all! Soooo as crunch time draws near I wanted some more thoughts on this looming life decision. I want to work on the West Coast eventually, but paying sticker at Berkeley for a public institution that is seriously being hit by budget cuts just doesn't seem right. On top of that, I've heard that top east coast schools still have great placement on the west coast, and that in fact employers actually prefer to diversify their incoming associates rather than take on a class of UCB grads. I'm just not convinced that the UCB name is worth the extra money, and I've heard that the atmosphere at the school is far less collegial (aka more cut throat) than at the other 2 schools.
Opinions please!
Re: Yes, another Poll! UCB v. Penn v. UVA
Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2010 6:17 pm
by Renzo
You'd be crazy to leave that much money on the table to stay at Berkeley, in my opinion.
Re: Yes, another Poll! UCB v. Penn v. UVA
Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2010 6:23 pm
by D. H2Oman
Definitely not Berkeley.
Re: Yes, another Poll! UCB v. Penn v. UVA
Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2010 6:35 pm
by Kohinoor
rachelburns wrote:Hello all! Soooo as crunch time draws near I wanted some more thoughts on this looming life decision. I want to work on the West Coast eventually, but paying sticker at Berkeley for a public institution that is seriously being hit by budget cuts just doesn't seem right. On top of that, I've heard that top east coast schools still have great placement on the west coast, and that in fact employers actually prefer to diversify their incoming associates rather than take on a class of UCB grads. I'm just not convinced that the UCB name is worth the extra money, and I've heard that the atmosphere at the school is far less collegial (aka more cut throat) than at the other 2 schools.
Opinions please!
You don't want to pay a lot for a public institution because of budget cuts that will not affect your quality of life? Also, UCB with no grades more cutthroat than Penn and UVA with grades and preselect? I'm a UVA troll and all, but this matter could have been resolved with 75k>0k and QOL at the schools being a wash.
Re: Yes, another Poll! UCB v. Penn v. UVA
Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2010 9:06 pm
by WhiskeyGuy
Have you asked Berkeley to match your Penn and UVA offers?
Re: Yes, another Poll! UCB v. Penn v. UVA
Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2010 10:55 pm
by rachelburns
I have asked Berkeley - they denied my requests for any merit aid!!
Re: Yes, another Poll! UCB v. Penn v. UVA
Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2010 10:57 pm
by Cavalier
You would be crazy to go to Berkeley - it's not worth turning down $75k at peer schools. Visit UVA and Penn (if you haven't already) and figure out which one you like best.
Re: Yes, another Poll! UCB v. Penn v. UVA
Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2010 1:19 am
by WhiskeyGuy
rachelburns wrote:I have asked Berkeley - they denied my requests for any merit aid!!
In that case, I'd deliberate over your other two (solid) options. See how each places in CA or the West Coast.
Re: Yes, another Poll! UCB v. Penn v. UVA
Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2010 1:29 am
by showNprove
If you have ties to the West Coast, you will have no problem getting a job there from UVa. West Coast/TX students have had great success (considering this economy) from UVa.
Re: Yes, another Poll! UCB v. Penn v. UVA
Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2010 10:53 am
by bauerahl
To reinforce what others have said, visit Penn and Virginia and go to the one you like best.
Re: Yes, another Poll! UCB v. Penn v. UVA
Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2010 11:22 am
by kurla88
I voted Penn, but I'm biased. Feel free to PM or visit
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... =4&t=80400 if you have Penn-specific questions.
From what I can tell, a significant number of my fellow students are from California and want to end up back there. None of them are worried about Penn's placement in Cali. If you have a solid connection to the state/solid reason to be there, you should be able to get in.
Re: Yes, another Poll! UCB v. Penn v. UVA
Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2010 11:32 am
by jnorsky
What are you looking for? If you want a city atmosphere surrounded by nerdy prestige whores, then go to Penn, if you want to be surrounded by awesome people that are much more well rounded and better looking than any other Top 10 law school, go to UVA.
Re: Yes, another Poll! UCB v. Penn v. UVA
Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2010 2:44 pm
by Renzo
jnorsky wrote:What are you looking for? If you want a city atmosphere surrounded by nerdy prestige whores, then go to Penn, if you want to be surrounded by [strike]awesome people that are much more well rounded and better looking[/strike]more beer-swilling, softball-playing frat kids than any other Top 10 law school, go to UVA.
Re: Yes, another Poll! UCB v. Penn v. UVA
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2010 4:36 pm
by 005618502
jnorsky wrote:What are you looking for? If you want a city atmosphere surrounded by nerdy prestige whores, then go to Penn, if you want to be surrounded by awesome people that are much more well rounded and better looking than any other Top 10 law school, go to UVA.
This made me LOL
Is there really no difference in prestigue between UVA and Penn from an employers prospect?
Re: Yes, another Poll! UCB v. Penn v. UVA
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2010 4:48 pm
by JG Hall
jnorsky wrote:What are you looking for? If you want a city atmosphere surrounded by nerdy prestige whores, then go to Penn, if you want to be surrounded by awesome people that are much more well rounded and better looking than any other Top 10 law school, go to UVA.
was terribly unimpressed at the softball tournament
Re: Yes, another Poll! UCB v. Penn v. UVA
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2010 4:49 pm
by Veyron
jnorsky wrote:nerdy prestige whores, then go to Penn
Hey, I resemble that remark!
One thing that you might want to consider is that Penn has regional interview programs in LA, OC (and I think) SF and SV.
Re: Yes, another Poll! UCB v. Penn v. UVA
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2010 6:34 pm
by 005618502
Veyron wrote:jnorsky wrote:nerdy prestige whores, then go to Penn
Hey, I resemble that remark!
One thing that you might want to consider is that Penn has regional interview programs in LA, OC (and I think) SF and SV.
Doesnt Virginia have them in LA and Houston?
Re: Yes, another Poll! UCB v. Penn v. UVA
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2010 6:36 pm
by Grizz
jt1341 wrote:jnorsky wrote:What are you looking for? If you want a city atmosphere surrounded by nerdy prestige whores, then go to Penn, if you want to be surrounded by awesome people that are much more well rounded and better looking than any other Top 10 law school, go to UVA.
This made me LOL
Is there really no difference in prestigue between UVA and Penn from an employers prospect?
Why did you necro this thread to post this?
Re: Yes, another Poll! UCB v. Penn v. UVA
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2010 6:44 pm
by 005618502
rad law wrote:jt1341 wrote:jnorsky wrote:What are you looking for? If you want a city atmosphere surrounded by nerdy prestige whores, then go to Penn, if you want to be surrounded by awesome people that are much more well rounded and better looking than any other Top 10 law school, go to UVA.
This made me LOL
Is there really no difference in prestigue between UVA and Penn from an employers prospect?
Why did you necro this thread to post this?
Because i felt it was a legit question to the origional question.
Why cant you just worry about you.....
Re: Yes, another Poll! UCB v. Penn v. UVA
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2010 6:54 pm
by Grizz
jt1341 wrote:rad law wrote:jt1341 wrote:jnorsky wrote:What are you looking for? If you want a city atmosphere surrounded by nerdy prestige whores, then go to Penn, if you want to be surrounded by awesome people that are much more well rounded and better looking than any other Top 10 law school, go to UVA.
This made me LOL
Is there really no difference in prestigue between UVA and Penn from an employers prospect?
Why did you necro this thread to post this?
Because i felt it was a legit question to the origional question.
Why cant you just worry about you.....
Because this is TLS?
Re: Yes, another Poll! UCB v. Penn v. UVA
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2010 6:56 pm
by 005618502
good point
Re: Yes, another Poll! UCB v. Penn v. UVA
Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2010 11:56 pm
by superflush
Cavalier wrote:You would be crazy to go to Berkeley - it's not worth turning down $75k at peer schools. Visit UVA and Penn (if you haven't already) and figure out which one you like best.
This
Re: Yes, another Poll! UCB v. Penn v. UVA
Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2010 11:57 pm
by Grizz
superflush wrote:Cavalier wrote:You would be crazy to go to Berkeley - it's not worth turning down $75k at peer schools. Visit UVA and Penn (if you haven't already) and figure out which one you like best.
This
Yo dawg, look at when this thread started.
Re: Yes, another Poll! UCB v. Penn v. UVA
Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2010 12:09 am
by clintonius
rad law wrote:superflush wrote:Cavalier wrote:You would be crazy to go to Berkeley - it's not worth turning down $75k at peer schools. Visit UVA and Penn (if you haven't already) and figure out which one you like best.
This
Yo dawg, look at when this thread started.
Relevant to OP's transfer options now that Cal's confirmed $120k tuition for next year.
Re: Yes, another Poll! UCB v. Penn v. UVA
Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2010 6:20 pm
by 005618502
rad law wrote:superflush wrote:Cavalier wrote:You would be crazy to go to Berkeley - it's not worth turning down $75k at peer schools. Visit UVA and Penn (if you haven't already) and figure out which one you like best.
This
Yo dawg, look at when this thread started.
Man my bad, im terrible at looking at dates! i always do this :/
I just look at year, shit