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    Physics Transitioning to Physics after 10+ years in software, low gpa

    Thanks for your reply.No, Computer Science GRE was not available when I applied.You are right it's certainly not logical.It's more a matter of passion.I have given myself 1 year to get some research experience, prepare in physics as well as physics gre.I plan to take Physics GRE next year in...
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    Physics Transitioning to Physics after 10+ years in software, low gpa

    Thanks for your reply. I am planning to take GRE next october. I will spend the next year preparing for physics and the physics GRE.
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    Physics Transitioning to Physics after 10+ years in software, low gpa

    Thanks for your reply. I am not limiting myself to India but will be trying in Canada, Australia and Europe as well. Yes, I have emailed the departments I am interested in.Thanks for your suggestion.
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    Physics Transitioning to Physics after 10+ years in software, low gpa

    Thanks for your reply. I had in fact applied for MS in computer science which is a lot closer to my undergrad degree and work experience than physics, in the US in 2013 but did not get any admits, I think due to my low GPA. The way I am thinking is with Physics GRE at least I have a chance prove...
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    Physics Transitioning to Physics after 10+ years in software, low gpa

    Thanks for your reply. I am not totally clueless, I believe I am rusty and can come to a decent shape within a year or so. I don't plan to do the MS in US for financial reasons as you mentioned.
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    Physics Transitioning to Physics after 10+ years in software, low gpa

    Thanks for your honest assessment.I am willing to work towards it, I need direction to know what to do to get there
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    Physics Transitioning to Physics after 10+ years in software, low gpa

    Thanks for your reply. No, right now I can't solve problems at this level.
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    Physics Transitioning to Physics after 10+ years in software, low gpa

    Thanks for your reply.I am quite rusty at physics right now.I plan to take up Physics GRE as a way to demonstrate my aptitude in physics. What else can I do to improve my chances?
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    Physics Transitioning to Physics after 10+ years in software, low gpa

    Hello everyone, I am from India.I completed my Bachelors in Engineering, ECE to specific from a very average Indian college in year 2006 with many backlogs and year gaps. Since then I have been working in the IT industry.I have a undergraduate percentage of 56%, using...