Chances of Getting into PhD Program in Comp. Physics: 3.5 GPA, Top 20 LAC

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The discussion revolves around the chances of gaining admission into a PhD program in computational physics, focusing on the qualifications of a candidate with a 3.5 GPA from a top 20 liberal arts college, research experience, and programming skills. Participants explore various factors influencing acceptance rates, including GPA, research background, and the GRE.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks insight into their chances of admission based on a 3.5 overall GPA and a physics GPA of 3.4-3.6, along with research experience and programming skills.
  • Another participant suggests consulting a website that provides applicant profiles for PhD acceptances and rejections over the past five years to gauge similar cases.
  • There is a repeated mention of the same website for applicant profiles, indicating its perceived usefulness for prospective students.
  • A later reply expresses frustration over the lack of detailed answers and the limited information available in existing threads on the forum.

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Participants do not reach a consensus on the specific chances of admission, and multiple views on the usefulness of available resources and the adequacy of information persist.

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The discussion highlights the uncertainty surrounding the impact of GPA, research experience, and GRE scores on PhD admissions, with no clear resolution on these factors.

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I'd like to gauge my chances, seeing as there doesn't seem to be a large amount of statistics concerning phD acceptance.
I was wondering if you guys(or anyone extensively knowledgeable on the subject) could give me some insight on the quality of students accepted into phD programs. If I graduated with a GPA of 3.5, with the physics GPA being around 3.4-3.6 from a top 20 LAC with 2-3 research experiences along with extensive programming skills(including a computer science minor). Would I have a good chance to get into a phD program in computational physics? I realize the GRE is not included, but I can't necessarily estimate my possible score. Also I'm not sure if this helps but I'm of Filipino ethnicity. Any information is appreciated. xD
 
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This website has the applicant profiles for acceptances and rejections to specific schools for the past 5 years.

http://www.physicsgre.com/viewforum.php?f=3

Have look at profiles similar to yours and see where people were able to get in.
 


Stengah said:
This website has the applicant profiles for acceptances and rejections to specific schools for the past 5 years.

http://www.physicsgre.com/viewforum.php?f=3

Have look at profiles similar to yours and see where people were able to get in.
Thanks!
 


Okay that site there seems to be many questions with little answers even searching through the forums, and the 2012 Physics Graduate School acceptance/rejection thread here on PF is only one page...
 

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