Low GPA for Physics, Math & CSCI Grad Schools

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The discussion centers on the minimum GPA required for acceptance into graduate programs in physics, mathematics, and computer science. A GPA around 3.0 is generally considered acceptable, but it may hinder admission to top-tier schools unless bolstered by strong letters of recommendation and GRE scores. The consensus prioritizes application components as follows: references are deemed most critical, followed by GPA, and then GRE scores. Additionally, research experience is highlighted as a vital asset for enhancing an application, with recommendations to engage in research projects and apply for Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) to strengthen candidacy.
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I'm sure this has been asked many times before, but what is the lowest gpa one can have to be accepted by graduate schools in the areas of physics, mathematics, and/or computer science? I will be a junior next year and I'm majoring in physics and math/csci. But I don't regularly have the best gpa. I tend to get between 3.4 and 2.8 unfortunatly. I still have plenty of time to improve. But what are the chances of getting accepted say at a 3.3?
 
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A 3.0 GPA will not kill your application, if other aspects of it (specifically references, GRE score) are strong. The top grad schools, however, may be reluctant.
 
what about engineering?
 
which one is more important?
GRE, GPA or references?
 
all to some degree, i think something like this, in order of importance:
1. references
2. GPA
3. GRE
 
Research experience is also very, very important. If you can do research with a prof while you're in school, do it. Also aply to REUs!
 
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Hello, I’m an undergraduate student pursuing degrees in both computer science and physics. I was wondering if anyone here has graduated with these degrees and applied to a physics graduate program. I’m curious about how graduate programs evaluated your applications. In addition, if I’m interested in doing research in quantum fields related to materials or computational physics, what kinds of undergraduate research experiences would be most valuable?

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