UC Berkeley Clubs EXPOSED

Berkeley’s club culture is out of control. With acceptance rates lower than 5%, and interview processes that rival top tech companies, the competitiveness of student-run clubs here is insane. If you're a freshman struggling with applications, a transfer feeling overlooked, or just curious about the UC Berkeley club scene, watch this before you hit "submit." In this video, I dive deep into the major issues with the club culture at UC Berkeley, from race and income-based admissions to the absurd pressure placed on juniors, especially transfer students. From my 3 years of experience in one of the most competitive software consulting clubs, PlexTech, I’m here to give you the insider perspective on the real challenges behind joining clubs at Cal. I’ll also debunk some common myths and misconceptions, address what’s really going on behind the scenes, and I’ll share key tips for surviving the brutal application process. Whether you’re applying to Blockchain, Venture, ML@B, or PlexTech, this video will give you everything you need to know to navigate club culture at UC Berkeley. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:55 About me 01:38 If you’re not already cracked, you have no chance of getting into a club 05:49 Clubs mostly select people based on “vibes” 08:33 Consulting clubs accept people based on race and income 17:24 If you’re a junior or older, you have very little chances of getting into a club 19:45 Berkeley clubs have a superiority complex 21:19 Consulting clubs accept people based on attractiveness 22:38 Getting into a club is extremely important and if you don’t, you should feel bad about yourself 23:00 Closing thoughts & tips for applying to clubs 24:20 Outro