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How about MIT? Don't MIT graduates stay in academia (as many as Berkeley)? I am trying to persuade myself for MIT, but many people (on this thread) say Berkeley is a better choice. Am I right? Thanks for answering my question!

Does "school" or "field" matter; or does only group matter?

Sure. I am wondering under the assumption that I will have similar impressions on both schools (and I have been to both schools several times).

Hi all, I got in MIT and Berkeley (in AI). There are a few things to think about; but I am not sure which school would be a better choice for me. Berkeley: good weather, one of the most famous professor in the field I want to work (senior). Also, probably it is more laid-back and collaboration compared to MIT, because it is at west coast (ppl told me so) MIT: crappy weather, several well-known professors in the field I want to work (both junior and senior). More competitive environment (east coast). In general, got bigger AI department than Berkeley. My goal is to stay in academia at this point; and I am not sure how each school is doing for this matter. Almost everything is equivalent between two schools; but the major difference is coming from: weather (favor to Berkeley), marginal difference in profs' reputation (favor to Berkeley), work environment (not sure but favor to Berkeley), and maybe school reputation in general (favor to MIT) Let me know your opinions and thank you very much in advance! Also, good luck for all of your applications!!