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Benjamin113
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I am a high school student with a strong interest/aptitude in Physics. Recently, I have been considering the possibility of earning (remember, this is hypothetical) a Ph. D in Physics, but I am not sure of what is required, or what the coursework is like (whenever I look online, I can never get a good, definitive answer), etc.
So, PF, I would like to know:
-What are some good academic prerequisites? (When applying for the initial program, i.e. B.Sc., and then the actual Ph. D program itself)
-What can I do to prepare for it? (mentally, academically, etc.)
-What are the earnings?
-What are the jobs that can be done with the Ph. D? (relates to previous question)
-What is the coursework like? Does it vary from college to college?
- ^Is it challenging?
-Are good math skills really necessary? (Not saying that I don't have them...)
-What is the final dissertation like? (poorly formatted question, lol)
-Which colleges/universities have the best programs?
-Are the admissions competitive? (another poorly formatted question, lol)
And finally, probably the most important:
In the end, is it really worth it?
I would really appreciate your responses. Thanks in advance.
So, PF, I would like to know:
-What are some good academic prerequisites? (When applying for the initial program, i.e. B.Sc., and then the actual Ph. D program itself)
-What can I do to prepare for it? (mentally, academically, etc.)
-What are the earnings?
-What are the jobs that can be done with the Ph. D? (relates to previous question)
-What is the coursework like? Does it vary from college to college?
- ^Is it challenging?
-Are good math skills really necessary? (Not saying that I don't have them...)
-What is the final dissertation like? (poorly formatted question, lol)
-Which colleges/universities have the best programs?
-Are the admissions competitive? (another poorly formatted question, lol)
And finally, probably the most important:
In the end, is it really worth it?
I would really appreciate your responses. Thanks in advance.