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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My DS is in his third year at Cal, came from a DCPS high school. The education is superb and the reputation, especially internationally, is excellent. Also, it can be hard to get classes, but not that hard to graduate in 4 years if one is strategic.

Cal is much more diverse than UVA. White kids are the third largest group after Asians (about 50%) and Latinos (about 25%), and it is a real meritocracy. Many smart kids from disadvantaged backgrounds who are the first generation to go to college. None of the "legacy" admits that you find at the top privates.

One caveat - at Cal, there is no hand-holding. So, if your DC needs more support, Cal may not be a great fit. But, if your DC is very independent and driven, it is a fantastic experience.
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OP again - thank you for the feedback, this is what I was looking for. We're going to visit this weekend. My kid just doesn't feel it with UVA and I think he's more a Berkeley kid, we'll see.[/quote]

Our DS is a current student at Berkeley from NOVA area. It is worth the cost for various reasons, top academic programs, excellent faculty, beautiful campus (DS's dorm has a view of the golden gate bridge), very diverse student body including many international students, nice weather, more casual/friendly people in general, extensive research opportunities not just in STEM but in social science/humanities, transfer of AP credits allowing for early graduation, internship opportunities in SF/SV area, nice college town atmosphere, many places to eat just outside the campus etc.

Only drawbacks are the size and the bureaucracy due to the large size and the hassle of trying to get into really popular classes at times.    [/quote]

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