Berklee is great if you are already a monster. If not, then you become grist for the mill- another unknown person who goes through school and comes out the other side with a piece of paper that really doesn't do him much good. I looked at Berklee and U of Miami, and liked U of M, but it was getting crowded already. I chose my college, Loyola New Orleans because I could get individual attention there, and because of the high degree of music immersion and jazz history, that comes from being in New Orleans.
A tip- practically speaking, you go to music school to meet people and expose yourself. I can't stress how important it is to meet people in college- to impress your teachers, yet be humble and open to learning from them. If you impress them, they will toss a gig or two your way, once they know you can handle it, and this is how you get a career going. You must be a killer before you even apply. You must be ahead of the pack from the first day of school and you must stay ahead, if you are expected to be considered for good gigs and music opportunities. You gotta be able to ace all the tests and boards, and wow them with your playing. if you are to gain the most from school. So, if you are serious, get to work NOW. Get somebody to teach you theory and get your reading, music skills, and improv skills up Now - don't wait. And start recording yourself now, and keep your recordings. Learn from your recordings, and compare what you hear to tracks by your heroes.
When you get to school, be humble, and let your skills speak for you. Be willing to learn, but also work on building your own style, and trying to incorporate what you learn into your own thing.
I know this sounds like sucking up, but learn your bass teacher's licks. Learn them, and learn how to alter them, and show him that when you have the chance. Ask him to explain why and how. The best part of my music ed. was having an improv class that was taught be a great jazz pianist, who gigged a lot with my bass teacher, the night before our improv class. I made it a point to go to the gig, talk a little and listen like crazy - remember what songs and what impressed you about what he did in that song-, then the next day, ask about what he did. What came out was living breathing jazz, not just some rote study of scales or chordal extensions, but how the S*(& actually works.
My suggestion is to find a university that has a good music program, North Texas State, U of Miami, (my fave) Loyola New Orleans, UC at Northridge, for instance. This will give you more opportunities for learning. Another possibility is to go to school then join a military band, like the Air Force. Maybe pursue a dual degree- jazz and arranging, film scoring (gotta be in LA for that), music education or music therapy, for instance. Or in another field, like geology. I'd stay away from things like Music Engineering or Production, because those degrees are about as useful as a degree in music, and the fields are just as initially low paying, unless you get lucky.
Good luck, though, and don't be discouraged. All it really takes is dedication, a lot of practice, some talent, and a willingness to go without sleep.
Ooh, you too!! It's also an excellent path to the janitorial profession! 
