Hey all! I figured I'd get some feedback here. I have been admitted to 4/5 programs I applied to (UCLA MURP, UCI MURP, Cal Poly SLO MCRP, and UCSB Bren School MESM--rejected from Berkeley's MUP program).
I applied to the Bren School because an advisor recommended it as a backup choice (and having done my B.S. there, I have some connections) but looking at the remaining programs I am pretty set on a MUP program rather than the MESM program that the Bren School offers. UC Irvine has offered me a $5000 fellowship for my first t a bwo quarters, and I'd be able to save money by living at home while completing the program. I'm holding out a bit for good news regarding financial aid from UCLA, as I'm interested in their community housing focus and would like to end up in the Los Angeles area for the longer term. Can anyone shed any insider knowledge on strengths/weaknesses of these two programs?
Thanks! I hope to meet some of you this coming fall, regardless of where I end up.
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