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mariexotoni
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My gpa is subpar, but improving.
Freshmen year at SUNY OswegoUndergrad Coursework:
Semester 2
Brains, Minds and Consciousness (3) -A
Calculus 2 (4)- C
General University Physics 2 (4)- A
Principles of Human Behavior (3)- A
overall 3.42
Semester 1
Archaeology and Human Ev (3) - B-
Calculus 1 (4)- C-
Intro to Worlds of Music (3)- B+
General University Physics 1 (4)- B+
Physics Seminar (1)- A
overall 2.80
Freshman year gpa -3.10
I think a realistic goal for me, is to get my gpa up to a 3.60, by the time I start looking for grad programs in physics- so maybe just after my first semester of my junior year. Is a 3.60 an adequate gpa for a grad school applicant? Going for my BS in Physics with a minor in cognitive science (which probably doesn't matter).
I really would love to get my phd in physics... but I'm not sure even a 3.60 would cut it..
What else should I do to make my grad school application look better? Can't be ALL about gpa- even though I'm sure a majority of the weight is on gpa and good rec. letters..
Is this too out of reach? Am I just fantasizing? How critical will grad schools be on a bad first year (and improvements the upcoming years)? (And no, there is no way to bring up my gpa by retaking courses because I never received a D.)
Advice, help, guidance, and some good articles to read would be appreciated.
Freshmen year at SUNY OswegoUndergrad Coursework:
Semester 2
Brains, Minds and Consciousness (3) -A
Calculus 2 (4)- C
General University Physics 2 (4)- A
Principles of Human Behavior (3)- A
overall 3.42
Semester 1
Archaeology and Human Ev (3) - B-
Calculus 1 (4)- C-
Intro to Worlds of Music (3)- B+
General University Physics 1 (4)- B+
Physics Seminar (1)- A
overall 2.80
Freshman year gpa -3.10
I think a realistic goal for me, is to get my gpa up to a 3.60, by the time I start looking for grad programs in physics- so maybe just after my first semester of my junior year. Is a 3.60 an adequate gpa for a grad school applicant? Going for my BS in Physics with a minor in cognitive science (which probably doesn't matter).
I really would love to get my phd in physics... but I'm not sure even a 3.60 would cut it..
What else should I do to make my grad school application look better? Can't be ALL about gpa- even though I'm sure a majority of the weight is on gpa and good rec. letters..
Is this too out of reach? Am I just fantasizing? How critical will grad schools be on a bad first year (and improvements the upcoming years)? (And no, there is no way to bring up my gpa by retaking courses because I never received a D.)
Advice, help, guidance, and some good articles to read would be appreciated.
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