Came back to Cal Day as an alum for the first time. Always love the excitement & energy from admitted students & their parents! My advice for high school seniors still deciding on their college? Pick the school that's going to push you out of your comfort zone. Major and ranking will play a secondary role when you're in the right environment that enables growth not just in professional skills, but also how you view the world. College is an opportunity meet people who are radically different from you, challenge your pre-existing world views, & form new ones. I picked Cal after attending Cal Day several years back because of how different Berkeley was compared to Orange County: people, ideas, and so much more. Despite the early challenges of transitioning, I've made and learned a ton from such a diverse group of friends, classmates, and mentors! These diverse perspectives, compounded over the years, have made a better thinker and leader. Go Bears! Also had a great time seeing Jessie Salas inspiring the next gen of data scientists! Ended the day with a thoughtful convo on personal branding with Manisha Sharma Aparna Dhinakaran Joshua Perline Genaro Hernandez Salgado . �� What's your advice for high school seniors still deciding on what college to pick? Comment below! …see more