Even if you think it is a nonissue, thank you for the replies!
I've read far too many "top 10 schools don't look at GPAs below 3.9" posts/articles/stories to go without checking whether or not my overall would jeopardize me.
And still, I wish I could have the guarantee that admissions people...
This is the main issue I'm worried about, and to be honest, they'd be right if they made that judgement about my work ethic. I have a finite amount of time to do work, and I choose to spend it on physics rather than other classes.
And the real problem is that there are several C's sprinkled...
In short, I have great grades and research experience in physics, but my second major, music, brings my GPA way down. Also, I'm a 3rd year undergrad, and I'm wondering whether this will be a significant problem when I apply to schools next year. This is a problem that I haven't seen often or...
It's kind of embarrassing to read all this old stuff of mine, but I thought I might as well let y'all know what happened.
I did not self study topology or take differential topology. Instead, I took the class formally (made it fit my schedule) and spent many, many hours studying and learning...
I'm going to see my girlfriend for the first time since the summer began. Any ideas for a nerdy thing to do when I see her or gift to give her?
I have access to old, used, crappy graphene if you could think of a way to use that.
Im starting work in a condensed matter group at my school this summer, and I'd like to be able to make contributions as soon as possible. The PI I'm working with teaches the courses that I want to take, specifically higher level condensed matter and quantum mechanics. It's my hope that the...
Well, I got my answer. I actually resolved the issue several days ago, but I was paranoid that my the professor I talked with (a big guy in our physics department, the type who has a blog and writes a lot) would see me live-posting about the topic of my advising :tongue: .
As it turns out, I...
I meant that my emailing him today is a hypothetical situation. I'll only email him once I've started studying a bit and have my potential game plan set. And my only worry about contacting him now is that I have low credibility since I don't actually know the subject material yet. I don't...
This seems like the safest route. However, since the class wouldn't be until next spring, I could email the professor today hypothetically to ask what type of specific skills he'd like to see. Do you think that would hurt my chances? Or would the proof of long term planning make him see me as...
If I saw my own post online, I would be just as doubtful. However, I only posted here because it is a realistic goal. I'm not taking any grad courses until I've finished the undergrad curriculum, which will be in my junior year. Freshman year was griffths based E&M 1 and classical mech 1 for...
I am in a happy but tough situation. I am paying for undergrad with a mix of 50% academic/50% music scholarships- but they are ALL through the music school. This means that I have to do a music major on top of my Physics major to pay for school. I have enough time in my schedule to do the...
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The point about slippyness is how I feel exactly- I need a good, strong, reliable point. My Zebra M-701 is the only pencil I've managed to not lose or misplace because it gives me that control.
I find that I will often go out of my way to get paper that I like so that doing problems is more enjoyable. As an example, I will avoid lined white looseleaf paper and go for yellow legal pad paper or just plain computer paper instead.
Also, I have one favorite mechanical pencil that I do...