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A high school senior from Chandigarh, India, is seeking recommendations for undergraduate programs in physics and astronomy in the United States after being deferred from Princeton's early action. The discussion highlights the importance of strong extracurricular achievements, such as International Science Olympiad medals and Google Science Fair awards, for competitive applications to top universities. Participants suggest considering universities ranked in the top 25 globally, while also directing the student to a specific online forum for further advice tailored to Indian applicants.
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Hi everyone
I'm a high school senior in Chandigarh, India and I'm applying for undergraduate studies in the United states. I applied to Princeton early action, but I got deferred to regular decision. Can you suggest me some good schools that have good physics/astronomy programs other than the already known prestigious schools (ivy league)?

Your help is highly appreciated

Thank You
Kamaljeet
 
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I don't suggest you any university ,all top 25 world ranked may be good. (anyway go here talk.collegeconfidential.com/india/) but you are from India is your Extracurriculum perfect for applying to Ivy's. as International Science Olympiad Medals ,Google Science Fair Awards. etc
 

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