Hey, I'll be attending UCLA's chemistry program this fall. I chose it because of higher prestige, not too demanding extra hoops (other schools I visited had cumulative written exams their second year and passing a certain number of quals, etc), and good industry connections (my intent after graduation). Also, every potential PI I spoke with had a good track record of sending students on to jobs in academia. If you want to talk about it more, feel free to PM me!