How Hard is it to Get Into a Math/Physics PhD Program?

[phoenixthoth]

Exactly how hard is it to get in?

I would probably do the mathematical logic program and maybe pre-phd program...?

My thesis of my thesis is just posted...

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=132252

Kinda sounds like I'm looking for a bridge between set theory and string theory... Well, Max Tegmark's "ensemble theory" influenced that!

Any thoughts AND OR advice would be appreciated!

 

[mathwonk]

as my buddy said, if you do not apply, it is impossible to get in. so go for it.

I was asking about an NSF postdoc, and they only gave 10 in the country per year, but I applied and I got one.

 

[berkeman]

Berkeley is a good school, but the culture has a flavor to it. You probably know that already, since it is a primary choice for you. Are you in Cali presently?