Choosing between three universities for Physics

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The discussion centers around selecting a university for pursuing a Physics degree, specifically comparing CSU Long Beach, Cal Poly Pomona, and ASU. Participants share insights on academic experiences, research opportunities, and internship prospects at these institutions.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks recommendations for the best university among CSU Long Beach, Cal Poly Pomona, and ASU, inviting opinions based on various criteria.
  • Another participant references a previous thread suggesting that maintaining a high GPA at ASU may be easier, which could be beneficial for graduate school applications.
  • There is a belief that undergraduate research opportunities at ASU could significantly aid in preparing for graduate studies.
  • A participant mentions attending an event at Cal Poly Pomona to gather insights from professors and students about the program.
  • Questions are raised regarding internship opportunities available through the three universities, indicating a desire for practical experience alongside academic studies.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express varying opinions on the merits of each university, and no consensus is reached regarding which institution is preferable for pursuing a Physics degree.

Contextual Notes

Participants do not provide specific details about the Physics programs at each university, nor do they clarify the criteria for evaluating the institutions beyond GPA and research opportunities.

Who May Find This Useful

Students considering a Physics degree who are evaluating different universities, particularly those interested in research and internship opportunities.

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Hello, I have never posted on here before but I have spent a bit of time reading these forums over the past year or so. Anyways, I am finishing up at my local community college in the next two weeks and I just began to receive my first few acceptance and rejection letters for universities and am looking for some guidance. I was recently accepted to CSU Long Beach, Cal Poly Pomona, and ASU for Physics.

My educational goal is to go to graduate school and get a PhD. In what exactly I don't know, I am keeping my eyes open for potential possibilities I have not thought of before until I nail down a decision in terms of that. However, I do intend on doing research at whichever university I choose to go to and also get started on some internships.

Thank you for taking the time to read this and any help is much appreciated. Have a great day! :)
 
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I just realized it cut out my question. Does anyone recommend anyone in particular out of the three? If so why. Any criteria for your selection is welcome. The more opinions the merrier! ^_^
 
Does anyone have any guidance to choosing between these three universities when it comes to Physics? Has anyone been to any of these schools and completed a Physics program?
 
Judging by this thread:
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=649034
You shouldn't have much difficulty in maintaining a high GPA at ASU, which will make all the difference in getting into a graduate program (although irrespectively of your level of understanding).
You're also very likely to get to do research as an undergrad there, which will help immensely.
 
Awesome! Cal poly pomona recently sent me an invitation to go hear/watch their undergrad seniors deliver their senior projects. I figure that when my finals are complete I'll check it out and see if I can talk to some professors and students to get the inside scoop. Another question do you know anything about internship opportunities through any of these schools?
 

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