The discussion revolves around concerns about graduating late and its potential impact on admission to a physics PhD program. Participants explore the timeline of completing a summer course and receiving an undergraduate degree in physics, as well as the implications for starting a doctoral program in the fall.
Participants do not reach a consensus on the validity of the initial concerns. Some express that the worries may be unfounded, while others maintain a focus on the potential implications of the timeline.
The discussion does not resolve the uncertainty regarding the policies of the doctoral program concerning late graduation and acceptance. There are also no definitive statements about the consequences of the timeline on the participant's future academic plans.
Why should they? When does your doctoral program actually start? When will your undergrad school actually award you your degree?xdrgnh said:In order to graduate I might need to take a 4 credit course this summer. The class will be from May to July 2nd. After July 2 I'll get my undergrad degree in physics once I pass the class. If I get into a physics PhD program will they take away my offer for the Fall of 2015 if they find out I'll get my degree in the middle of summer of 2015?
That's about two months between programs. Were you planning on taking a world cruise after you finished you undergrad degree?xdrgnh said:The doctoral program will start Fall of 2015 in September and the summer class ends in July 2nd. I'll be awarded my degree once I complete it.
Well, you could get hit by a car tomorrow, but I hope that doesn't happen.xdrgnh said:No I was not. Perhaps my fears are irrational. I just want to be aware of all of the possible things right now that can jeopardize me fulfilling my dream of being a physicist .
SteamKing said:Well, you could get hit by a car tomorrow