Luck would have to be with me for them not catch it. I had a sentence that was not initially underlined ( proofread), but i changed the wording ( for physics to be accurate) and underlined it. In the process, I made a typo by not erasing something that I thought I erased. Thus, I have an...
Thank you so much! Both your posts have made me feel better. I think the one really good thing that came out of it is that I showed my advisor that I am capable of fleshing out a problem for my research. The idea+the possible solutions etc. He saw that I've been working hard and all that too.
I...
My advice is to wait to re-take it! In all honesty, if you want to get into competitive schools then re-take it in April. Do more research in the meantime and study hard for the next test.I'm speaking from life experience. My chances were not that good with a 650! So I think it's good to aim...
As others said, physics is an academic degree. However, that does not mean you won't learn any applicable skills along the way. In fact, you learn a lot. I applied for a lot of jobs with just a B.A in physics, and I was able to get a decent amount of interviews. I also did get a job offer in...
There are some obvious reasons I know it would be declined:
Not following the guidelines, any sort of misconduct ( which could lead to more trouble), poor writing, poor reference letters etc.
I re-read all my statements so many times, and I have also had other people proof-read. I have found...
I never took Organic Chem before, but I heard it is a lot of work! If you don't mind your lab heavy course load, you should be fine.
I've taken two lab heavy classes +5 more hours because I was volunteering in a research lab and my conclusion from that semester was that I essentially had no...
I was really hoping this is what counts, but based on the other comments it seems like gpa really matters.
In general, doing well on timed exams has never been my strong suit... certainly no when I was depressed due to a death in my family. However, truly learning and understanding physics is...
Thank you! Thank you for your input and advice as well! It was just one B, but still. It's not good and I wish I could change things, but I definitely do not want to relive that time ever. I am definitely focusing on the questions you are suggesting for my personal statement. The one I find to...
Are you willing to relocate? I think with a physics degree, try looking at consulting positions. You are basically trained at solving problems, you can definitely put it to good use here.
Look at financial analyst positions, consulting ( as I said above), even marketing ( it's a good entry...
I'm already in grad school and I have my last shot at applying for the NSF. The first semester of my grad school was going great until a death in my family to someone I was very close to. I unraveled and my grades sunk.
Just not that bad, like I overall passed my classes. However, I am sure it...
You won't know until you try it! When I was in high school all I wanted to be was a chemist and I was super passionate... then I went to college and majored in physics. I took courses in chemistry in college and got some experience in research. Then, decided it wasn't for me. Hence the switch...
Thank you again for the reply and advice! I am beginning to realize that my situation is slightly different and I wasn't clear on that because I was in nervous state when I made this thread.
Actually, in our previous meeting I had mentioned that i was interested in working with him at the end...
Thanks so much for the reply! Yes, you are completely right. This is important to do face to face other than via email. Should I email the prof about working officially with them? I don't know how else to bring up a meeting, otherwise.
Suppose one was working for a Professor. Then you mutually decide that it's not a good fit. The professor has been helpful in terms of suggestions for other people to work with and you found another professor who has given you some reading material earlier.
How do I email the new professor if...