Graduate Definition and 1000 Threads

Help with graduate ChemE application! I really want to apply to MIT for the ChemE Phd program and apparently they look at your class rank quite a bit...I might not have a very good class rank, let alone be the top student! What are my chances going to be if I spend about 2.5 doing research and...

I am currently enrolled in a community college and I am a chemical engineering major. I plan on transferring to the local uni next fall (University of Utah if you are wondering). I would like to go to graduate school some day or at least keep the option open. The minimum gpa for the grad program...

Hello all, I was wondering if anyone knew if there are programs like Perimeter Scholars International for mathematics (rather than largely physics)?

Hello, I wanted to get a feel for if I'm wasting my time here in applying to graduate school and wanted some opinions from people on here. So I want to get into a ucla or a ucsd and I want to do experimental condensed matter. My physics gpa is approximately 3.4. I got an 830 on my...

I am curious about the possibility of pursuing pure mathematics at the graduate level while only having a minor in math from undergrad. Can this be done? Currently, I am an engineering student, but I am not all that enthusiastic about what I'm studying. It's not that I dislike engineering, I...

Helloo, So I've spent some time drafting an admissions essay and I've had a professor read it over and he's said that he likes it. However, I'm still not convinced. I sent it to a couple of my graduate school friends who are studying English and they say it's so drab and boring, but I'm...

Hello, I am beginning to apply for graduate schools. Normally I wouldn't have thought to email the professors I am interested in working with on research. However, I heard from a professor that when they were applying to graduate schools they were only accepted to those programs that they...

Hi there, I'm doing a double honours degree in Pure Math and Astrophysics right now and I'm finding taking 5 courses a semester, normally 5 science or 4 science and 1 humanities, a ridiculously draining challenge. A typical semester next year would be like: -Honours Real Analysis (PMAT)...

Hi, I just joined this community today after browsing the forums here for a few weeks. I was hoping that perhaps someone could help me out in my situation. I am a graduate student in Mathematics going for an MS in Mathematics. I attended classes last Fall, but left the program on Medical...

Hello, I've recently finished a degree in physics. I'm interested in partial differential equations. I was wondering what I could do for a MSc, because I don't think I want to do anything in physics. Maths has always appealed to me, so I was looking for some suggestions as to how I might get...

I'm wondering whether I could take graduate level complex analysis this spring. I planned on taking complex variables (undergraduate course), but unfortunately it conflicts with another course I want to take. I'm currently taking basic real analysis (not at the level of Rudin), point-set...

school? My major is Electrical Engineering. I plan on specializing in Power. Currently in junior year with a GPA of 3.52. No co-op or research experience. My current school's engineering program is ranked by usnews as 110-140 My ideal would be to get into a U.C school with tuition waiver...

I am currently a 3rd year astrophysics undergraduate. I came into my university with a good amount of credits due to AP classes in high school and practically had all my general education requirements fulfilled, allowing me to strictly take classes towards fulfilling my major requirements. I...

Hi, I am enrolled in an Msc programme in pure maths, I wanted to ask for your recommendations on taking a basic graduate course in Algebraic Topology. Basically my interest spans on stuff that is somehow related to analysis, geometry or analytic number theory. The pros for choosing this...

3.11 GPA BSME 1230 GRE (740 Q 490 V) 3.3 last 2 years 1 year paid research, NSF funded research project. Acknowledge on a state report as a result of some of the research. Working with 2 professors currently with research. 1 deals with energy, the other is a project that is giving me...

I read stuff on this website all the time where people have given accounts of how they've had to study 80 hours a week or whatever to get an A or to maintain the GPA required for the top grade. Also, I'm aware that a PhD takes much longer to complete across the pond than it does over here in the...

I've heard that some employers/universities look down upon going to the same Undergrad as grad institution (unless the program is top ranked, or circumstances, etc) but what about going to a different university campus within the same university system? I would see nothing wrong with that...

I got kicked out for failing classes (I passed my quals though). This happened last year. Since then I tried to find a job as a programmer or engineer (I'm was a physics graduate) but ended up at the lab I was working for at the time because I just couldn't find anything. It's a year later now...

In the likely case this has been asked before, please direct me to the thread. I couldn't find it. Anyway, I was hoping to get some opinions on the proposed plan of research statement part of the NSF GRF application. I can't seem to get a consensus on what it should be. In particular, does...

I looked back a few months but could find no posts that explicitly covered both these so my question to y'all is: From your personal experience, if you had to compose a list of undergraduate math/physics courses that are necessary/extremely beneficial to success in physics graduate school...

A little background first. I'm a Senior at a small state university and will graduate in May with a BS in CS. Last Spring I finally decided that I really do want to further my education and continue on to graduate school. I'd love to attend Texas A&M for a Master of engineering in CE, but I feel...

Hello, I am a graduate student and I currently taking a class that is unrelated to anything that I am doing in my research or field of study. I was told by my graduate advisor that I would need another class this semester, however, that turns out to be incorrect and I no longer need this...

I know that getting into graduate programs, in any field, without first having an undergraduate degree is extremely rare. But it's not unheard of. I dropped out of school well over a year ago and going back is absolutely not an option. I don't have the money but even if I did, there aren't...

I have a 3.94 GPA (got one stupid B my freshman year). I am a junior now. I have been doing undergrad research since the start of my sophomore year. This past summer I did an REU that was 10 weeks of full time research. I know I am going to have great letters of recommendation. I am also...

Hi So I am currently in Grade 12 and I will be starting to apply for unversities soon. I am planning to apply for BSc in math but I just wanted to open graduate school option in engineering (especially in mechanical engineering). Is it possible to go master's program in mechanical engineering...

Hi, I have completed an undergrad introductory PDEs course using the Strauss text and am now transitioning to graduate PDEs using the Evans text. Though the first parts of these texts treat (generally) the same subjects, there is a vast gap between them in terms of 'mathematical maturity.'...

Graduate school applications are steadily approaching, and I am begging to investigate different institutions to apply to for math. Right now, I am performing a coarse inspection of schools, based on a few criterion. One of the more important of which is how strong they are in different...

I have been wondering if I should take Graduate level QM as an undergraduate. I'm currently signed up for a two quarter QM series, I have already taken a one quarter introduction to QM. I am a bit apprehensive as I am unsure if they assume vast QM knowledge (which I would sort of expect seeing...

Hi everyone (hopefully I posted this in the right section), I know very little about graduate schools since I was pre-med for a long time, but only a few months ago realized I'd rather go to graduate school. I was hoping someone could help me figure out which programs in graduate schools to...

A few months ago I graduated a 4-year physics degree/masters (MPhys) in the UK. I'll be starting my PhD soon and I was thinking of ways to supplement my income. I had the idea of possibly being a tutor to A-level and GCSE physics students to make a bit of extra cash. (By tutoring, I'm thinking...

Hi! I am a final year bachelor's student majoring in Math. I live in India, but I would like to go the the States or Europe for master's degree. I'd eventually like to do applied mathematics (I'm open to doing pure math at this stage). Can someone tell me which schools offer decent math...

So I graduated in undergrad in May 2008 with a BS in EE. I went directly into a PhD program with full funding. I put in a year and did decent in my classes and my research. But I didn't enjoy my research and I wasn't doing as well in my classes as I had hoped. I decided to take a leave of...

(title continued and if/how this will effect my graduate school acceptance) I currently attend a small, private undergraduate college. By small, I mean ~ 2000 students for all four grades with me being the only physics major for my year (there are a few engineering students). This fall marks...

This is perhaps not a conundrum and me thinking about things too much. The story: I'm about to start my second year in my Master's program. I've taken the following two course sequences: Real Analysis/Functional Analysis, Complex Analysis/Variables, and Analysis I&II. I also have taken a...

Hi everyone (particularly practicing engineers and managers of engineers) I failed one of my classes senior year, therefore failing to receive my degree (B.S. Physics ). Before graduation I was offered a job in the exact industry I wanted to work in with great pay and benefits. As it...

Chris McKay told me that they do take grad students, but I can't find any more information on the Internet (the Ames page points to a dead link for the "Graduate Student Researchers Program") - see http://hr.arc.nasa.gov/student/gradfaculty.html

Hello, I'm a rising Junior at UC Berkeley, and I'm in a bit of a dilemma for the upcoming semester. I'm a math major, and intend to go to graduate school to pursue a Ph.D in Pure Math, but am not sure about the best path to take. Right now, I've completed the upper division Linear Algebra...

Hello, I am a second year undergraduate studying maths and mechanical engineering, and am considering my post-graduation prospects. One such prospect is joining the (US) navy as an engineer. This is not set in stone, but it is a possibility. The program I am looking at entails a 5 year...

Heyyy So, here's my story: - Went to state school - Majored in a quantitative subject - Got a GPA in the range of 2.6 - 2.7 (literally never went to class, literally just scanned texts before exams =( god i was a ****ing idiot.) - Noooooooooooooooooooo OK, so, when I went to undergrad, I was...

Hi, thank you for reading this. I am applying to grad school this year and I'm basically torn between High Energy Physics (theory) and Condensed Matter Theory. Could you recommend me some universities that have good programs in this field? Also feel free to include school that aren't top tier...

Hi, I'm a concerned college student (aren't we all :0 ), who is intending to major in physics in one of the bigger universities in US. However, it seems that my inclination lately lies more towards engineering graduate school (if I go). So if I apply for an engineering grad school with physics...

Hello everyone, This fall I am entering my sophomore year of my undergraduate, and am finally getting into some relatively advanced courses in my math and mechanical engineering curriculum. Math is where I am really ahead (compared to the offered curriculum). I will be taking two proof based...

So, I'm from Romania, entering my third and final year as an undergraduate. I was considering going to graduate school in the US but I can't afford to spend to much money on applying to many programs. I have an average grade of 10 out of 10 (I guess that would be a 4.0 GPA?) at the moment and...

I was looking at the course structure of a MSc (physics) program and all the subjects that are required are all physics - no math. Some of the topics are general relativity, particle physics, physical cosmology and quantum mechanics - would the mathematics required for such topics be beyond...

So only few universities offer BME programme in Bachelor Level. If I want to pursue this career, I need to go to graduate school. Then what Bachelor's degree should I get? Is it better to have BSc in Biology or BASc in Mechanical Engineering?

I am a physics/mathematics major and I am hoping to attend graduate school to earn a PhD. However, I'm not sure what field to choose as I am very interested in a variety of things such as physics, math, philosophy, theology, chemistry, and even psychology. I am sure that I would love a field...

Is it just like a class where small number of people are gathered and taught by a professor like high school? Or is it simliar to 1 to 1 private tutoring?

Title says it all. I've heard some schools don't like 5th year undergrads, is there a general truth to this from what you guys have heard, if you ever have? Thanks ^^

So I am just finishing my undergraduate degree in physics (actually physics and math) and now must choose a graduate school to attend. I am most interested in pursuing high energy physics (theoretical) and was wondering what schools in Canada would you recommend for that area. I heard McGill is...

For those who are willing to take the time to read this post, thank you. My name is Michael and i am currently a sophmore UCI undergraduate student. I am majoring in Biomedical Engineering and have recently changed to this major from a physics major. Ever since my 2nd year of UCI, i have...