Graduate Definition and 1000 Threads

This may have been better to ask before I finished my grad school applications, but I think it will still be useful.. As an undergrad all my research experience has been theoretical/computational related to applied physics,materials, energy..., but in my applications I indicated reasons for...

I'm currently an undergraduate and was wondering what options are out there for graduate school. I have a 3.7 GPA (in math/science/computer science courses) and have done numerous research projects with my advisor in theoretical astrophysics (two minor publications). I have also attended two...

I just graduated with my BS in physics and applied math this December 2009. I'm currently taking 2 mechanical engineering classes right now through my school's extension program for BA/BS degree holders. After taking these ME classes for 3 weeks now, I'm certain that I want to enter ME for my...

As a high school senior who hopes to pursue a career in physics, I am learning more about how I want to continue my education every day. Originally, I had hoped to get in the very highest ranked universities (with respect to the physical sciences) as an undergraduate, but I've come to realize...

What kind of career opportunities are there for EE graduates which are dynamic, have decent pay and not repetitive?

Online graduate degree in beam physics at Michigan State?? I live in a remote area, and had begun researching possible online graduate programs in advanced physics and the only legitimate one seems to be at Mich State. The degree is offered in beam physics at the masters and PhD level...You...

Hi! I am new here. I am currently an undergraduate in China, majoring in physics. I am in my final year, and I am applying for physics PhD programs in North American. I have chosen some institutions in the US, and I am considering adding one or two Canadian institutions. However, unlike...

It may be tough to speak for such a thing, but does anyone know what the profile of students who get the chance to attend the likes of great math schools like Chicago, Michigan, Princeton, Harvard, and so on actually are like on average? Is a significant factor the fact they were able to learn...

This is a two parter, feel free to respond to one, two or no parts: 1)I'll be taking a grad level sequence in mathematical logic and possibly another in analysis with measure theory. I also have taken a couple independent studies in algebraic geometry ( my university does not normally offer...

I want to know what kind of schools i can to expect to get into for physics graduate school. I am currently a sophomore attending the university of reno. I am majoring in both biochemistry and physics. I currently work at the National Terawatt Facility working as a core diagnostic technician...

What are some U.S. & European Universities that have a good graduate program for studying Plasma Physics? I am specifically interested in application to fusion. I know Princeton has the plasma laboratory, but that might be too competitive for me.

Hello all... First, let me say that I am currently a graduate student in mathematics who would like to change graduate programs to something involving geology. I've always been fascinated with the internal Earth and how it behaves. To me, this seems like a big jump. My questions are the...

I've recently finished applying to a few doctoral programs in chemistry for next fall, but I am now thinking that maybe I should have looked into chemical engineering instead. I'm just getting a feeling that chemical engineering would be a bit more interesting and that there might be more job...

Would earning a B.S in Mathematics and a B.A in Physics look better for graduate school consideration, or a B.S in Physics and a B.A in Mathematics?

Realistically speaking, what league of schools does a hardworking, smart but not brilliant math major have a shot at for a PhD in pure math? Let's say I might apply with 8 graduate courses at a "lower Ivy", coauthored 1-2 papers, solid recommendations. I am not getting my hopes up for Stanford...

I am an international student and I need some advice regarding applying to phd program in expt HEP. The following are my scores: General GRE Verbal-660 Quant-790 AWA-4 Subject GRE-820(75 percentile) TOEFL-96 I also have one publication to my credit and good recos. Any chances of finding...

I'm a 1st semester sophomore math major right now and I'm taking an Intro Topology course this semester. It ended up being harder than I expected it to be and I'm fairly certain that I will end up with a B/B+ (most likely a B+) in the course due to one bad exam. How bad will this look when I'm...

I've always wondered, do graduate schools really admit students from other disciplines by having them take defiency courses? or do they just say that as a "formality"?

I still got a few years to decide, but I've been looking for schools that offer Graduate Degrees pertaining to Computer Security. I'm currently working on my undergrad degree in Computer Science. Any Suggestions?

Hi, all. I'm currently in a graduate program in philosophy and simultaneously doing work in mathematics. Since I've not experienced advanced math until now, I have no way to judge how realistic my projected course loads will be. Any input would be useful. A little about my situation. I'm...

Hello all, I am currently a Biosystems engineering senior at a Research 1 university and I am in the process of applying to graduate schools. I just wanted some advice on my chances of getting into a good Biomedical engineering program. My current GPA is sitting around a 3.1, and it will...

Hi guys. I'm a junior Phyics/Math major at University of Iowa. Last summer, I did an REU in biophysics and fell in love. I'm looking into graduate schools in this area, specifically top schools like University of Chicago, MIT, Harvard, etc. There's a plethora of sites showing admission...

Hi There, I am getting close to the end of my undergraduate life and am looking on to bigger and better things. Specifically, I want to attend graduate school but the program is not specified as of yet: physical chemistry, computational science, or engineering. It's all in the air at this...

Hello, I am an Engineering Physics major. Are there graduate engineering degrees offered for engineering physics? For example M.eng and D.eng? At which universities? Also, *What is the issue regarding offering graduate degrees with EP? Thanks, Jounce

Do Graduate Schools Look at "Extra Curiccular Involvement" In Admissions? I'm a freshman in the honors college, and we were told to make a resume that we'd like to have in four years when we graduate. I wrote that I'd have a B.S. in aerospace engineering with a minor in nondestructive...

First of all, I want to apologize in advance for contributing to the pollution of the forums by the "I want to be a Theoretical physicist...but how?" type threads. Honestly, I thoroughly searched for an answer to my question, but was unsuccessful in finding direct answers. With broad...

I am hoping to apply to graduate schools in mathematics this fall, and I was wondering if anyone would know what types of schools will accept me. I have a 3.7 GPA, 3.9 in math. The upper level math classes I have taken include a geometry class, two semester of real analysis, a topology...

Im planning on applying to math graduate school and taking the GRE subject test for math this weekend. However I don't think I am going to do well, but the small glimmer of hope that I have is that the schools I am applying to, either don't require it at all or "strongly recommend" it, so I am...

Greetings, I'm a fresh graduate with a bachelors in mechanical engineering and iv been placed in a company that produces pistons and piston rings. I've never had work experience prior to this. If there's anyone out there who's had experience in the manufacturing line or foundry work, please...

[SIZE="5"]Question Based on my background and interests, what graduate schools and programs would be best for me as a PhD-seeking biophysics student intending to ultimately study learning and memory? [SIZE="5"]Background I am a undergraduate in the USA that is preparing to receive four B.S...

I have a couple of questions about graduate school: -Does focusing on a subject in graduate school require a major in the subject? (my major will stick with what I'll be focusing on...I'm just curious) - If it doesn't, then what are the necessities for entering graduate school for that...

I am a senior at University of Buffalo and am getting ready to start applying for graduate school. I was hoping that I could get some advice on where I should be looking, because I am having difficulty in finding a good list of schools with information on there areas of research. My interests...

Hi Folks J. D. Jackson's last edition to his Classical Electrodynamics (3rd edition) was ten years ago. Are most graduate physics programs still using his text? It appears that some programs maybe using Schwinger's book. What other graduate level texts are in use? Thank you

i know that the traditional way to skip college classes is to take ap classes in high school//take classes in community college. after that, however i'll still have at least three years and a semester. how do i graduate from college in two years while doing a single or double major? i will have...

Hi all, I will get my B.Sc. in Electrical and Computer Engineering in Jan 2010, I want to do graduate study in either Theoretical Physics or Mathematics. My GPA is 3.34 With Honor, I have Most Bs in Mathematics, but low physics grades. Am I allowed to do so, If yes what to do to...

Hi, I'm a senior in Aerospace Engineering at University of Illinois. I wasn't able to get an internship over the summer and am having a hard time finding a job. I have a 2.9/4.00GPA and most companies won't even call me back for an interview. I've already had my resume reviewed by my the...

Simple question: Say I get an undergraduate degree in applied mathematics, and I take a lot of engineering electives during this time. How likely is it that I would be able to go to graduate school for engineering? Also, are there areas of study (in mathematics) that are very intimately tied...

I'm currently a junior majoring with physics (obviously), and I was wondering if anyone knew of a few good universities which offer a graduate degree in Geophysics (or Geological Science). Preferably, I'm looking for schools around Louisiana, Oklahoma, or Texas in the south, or New York or...

Im a junior physics major, I've been researching the web about physics grad programs. Honestly, they're not too informative. I was hoping people could post some info about graduate school here. If people could, I am curious about what type of GPA, GRE, research, and internships they had and what...

Hello, I was curious what it would take to get into Biomedical Engineering graduate school, I would like to get my Master's. Right now I am a junior, B.S. Biomedical Physics (Honors) & B.A. Mathematics. What schools have good Biomedical Engineering graduate programs? What kind of standardized...

Hey all. I'm actually a math and chemistry major at the Univ. of Illinois Chicago. I have a competitive GPA, research experience, and an overal good academic history. What I'm trying to do is plan my advanced math courses to not only be functionable within my area of interests (engineering...

I will be applying to grad school (physics -- particle theory) for next fall and have in my estimation an unusual background , I was hoping some people here might give their opinion about my chances of getting into a top tier physics school like MIT or Princeton. Here's my (condensed version)...

When someone is accepted to graduate school is it possible for them to acquire financial aid from FAFSA the same way as they did for undergrad?

Hi, I need some help with this. I am an american citizen living in Europe and have recently decided to go for my dreams. I've mulled the possibilities over and have settled on Aerospace Engineering. In particular Astronautics. There is an excellent degree program at ISAE in France that is...

I will be applying to graduate schools in math this fall; is it a good idea to visit them during the application process? I have heard people give different answers to this question, and I would like some more opinions. I have in mind only the schools in the area, and I don't plan on going...

So before I begin the main topic I just wanted to say that I'm looking at graduate schools for astronomy and astrophysics. I'll make a full fledged topic about it when the time comes, because the amount of material and questions I have there will dwarf this current one. Plus I want to gather all...

Hi all. I'm a Physics/Math major at the University of Iowa and have a few questions about getting into graduate school. What does it take to get into schools like Harvard, MIT, University of Chicago, or UIUC? I've looked though the information on gradschoolshopper.com, and from that I can get...

Hey everyone, I'm entering my second undergraduate year as an astronomy and physics double major. I've always had an interest in black holes, high energy astrophysics, and cosmology; consequentially, I've planned to study one of these in graduate school. However, over the summer I've been...

Need information about GRE subjective mathematics. can anyone help me in this regard

Hi PFers! I'm physics major in a big state school and I plan to go to graduate school. Due to some financial difficulties, I'm seriously considering graduating in three years. I can finish the classes required in three years pretty easily, but I won't have chance to take some more...