Recent content by NathanExplosion

I don't know as much about Medical Physics as I do about med school, but the salary would probably be a bit lower (other factors affecting salary include whether you graduated from an accredited or unaccredited program); probably more like $120k to start, with an MS. Anyway, like I said, I'm...

Well didn't you say you are doing physics research (ending Fall 07" as well? In that case, you will have letters from math & physics professors. Correct?

I don't have an answer, but I'm interested to see people's answers as well...

I don't think anything research-wise would be a waste of time if something comes out of it (i.e. good reccomendation letter from people you work with, maybe the faculty member you work with will even get it published).

Sounds like mathwonk was inpsired by mathematics itself, and Hardy's views on it just happened to ring true in his mind. Of course, I don't have any experience in psychoanalysis, so I'll shut up now.

I want to echo what AsianSensationK said about where he should be taking courses. If med school is what he wants, with his grades, he should not be taking classes at a CC; he needs to go to a 4-year institution again if he wants to make an impression.

Is med school just a back-up plan for him because he can't get a job as a ChemE? If so, he will most likely be disappointed. First off, his grades are a huge strike against him. It is passed along throughout the pre-med community that you get a little bit of a break in regards to your GPA...

Cool. Well out here, I think some strong programs (state) are U of Maryland, Stony Brook, and Rutgers.

Yeah, that's what I thought. I often call myself stupid as well; hopefully I'm more modest than I am truthful. Are you looking to stay on the West Coast? If I were you, and had really good grades/test scores/extra-curriculars, I'd try to go to a UC (like Berkeley).

Just curious, what did you mean by "stupid?" I know you were probably being modest, but as an out-of-stater, unless you are an amazing student, you could probably save your money and not apply to Berkeley, UCLA, and UMich.

You'll probably get a decent undergrad education at most decent state schools. Schools are usually ranked on their individual programs at the graduate level, not so much undergrad. I go to Stony Brook, and we have a pretty good math dept. (#8 in the country for Geometry, last time I checked)...

I took Japanese. Fascinating (and challenging) language, although obviously not as useful as the aforementioned choices.

Well, how much math and physics did you take as an undergrad? You'd probably just want to enroll in physics courses, without doing a formal degree. I suppose your goal is to get into a physics graduate program. I would assume if you take enough physics classes to prepare you, with excellent...

Hmm, I think everyone in this thread is missing the point. I believe what the OP was trying to say was this: "I didn't do as well as I had hoped as a freshman. I really enjoy math and physics, but didn't perform as well as I know I can because of [insert 'I was partying too much / was...

Much respect to you, Healey, for not being afraid to post up your grades for all to see/scrutinize/criticize.