Graduate School admission and selection help

[bennett19]

So I am just finishing my undergraduate degree in physics (actually physics and math) and now must choose a graduate school to attend. I am most interested in pursuing high energy physics (theoretical) and was wondering what schools in Canada would you recommend for that area. I heard McGill is good but also very selective. Which leads to my second question. I did very mediocre my first year and unfortunately, I have had a lot a bad luck as every semester i had at least one instance where 2 midterms were on the same day (once 3) with almost no time between them (like Intro Real Analysis and Quantum Mechanics, i mean honestly!). I also had a heart problem arise. As such, although most my marks are between A- and A+ (actually all 4th year level courses are) a have a handful of B's and B+'s in addition to a poor first year. With a research project and good references, who mention the heart problem, how are my chances for admission at McGill anyway?

 

[zhermes]

With good research projects and references, and hopefully good test scores, those grades should be fine for any school---its the whole package that counts, not a single aspect. UBC has great physics, and you should look into any institution that works-with or is-associated-with the perimeter institute.