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The discussion centers on the challenges of gaining admission to a Ph.D. program in physics with a low overall GPA of 2.5, primarily due to two failing grades in an accounting degree. The individual is currently excelling in a physics degree, maintaining a 4.0 GPA in physics classes, but is concerned that their overall GPA will remain below 3.0, despite strong performance in their current studies. The conversation highlights the importance of GPA in graduate admissions and raises questions about the potential impact of a low overall GPA versus a strong performance in relevant coursework. Suggestions include considering retaking failed courses to improve the overall GPA, which could enhance the applicant's profile for Ph.D. programs. The individual seeks guidance on their chances of acceptance into a good program given their unique academic trajectory and passion for physics.
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I have a degree in accounting with a low GPA of 2.5, but now i am getting a Physics degree and have 2 semesters left and my GPA in my physics classes is 4.0. I have gotten all A's.
However, after talking to my my adviser and we figured out that even if I keep getting straight A's my GPA won't even reach a 3.0. I got two F's first time around.
So, my question is how likely is it that I would get accepted in a good ph.d program with an extremely low over all GPA but a good Physics and math GPA.
I love physics, the only reason i feel like i got bad grades in my first degree around is because i had no choice but to take accounting first time around for multitude of reasons but now I've realized I want to do physics.
Anyway, any help or guidance or view points would be helpful.

thanks
 
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