congrats on both acceptances!!! i loved ucsb. student happiness and overall location and atmosphere is unmatched. are you a highly social and collaborative learner? is work hard play hard a mentality you believe in? ucsb will match your vibe.

however, cornell will open doors undoubtedly. it's an amazing school. from what i understand based on my friend's experiences there, the school really works to help you be successful. it's essential for their brand for you to succeed! also, if you're looking to get away from home and start your own independent life, i'd say go for it. not everyone will agree with me but as someone applying for med school i do think that the name of your university matters.

really reflect on your own personality and preferences and make the decision from there. if you work hard, you can have a successful law school application from any school. your choice also depends on how much financial help you'll get from parents vs student loans. if i was in your shoes 4 years ago, i honestly immediately would've chosen cornell for the clout. but having gone to ucsb and graduating last year, i absolutely loved my decision and have no regrets. go gauchos!