Navigating MIT Physics Admission: Seeking Advice for Nuclear & Particle Physics

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around seeking advice for admission into the MIT Physics Department, specifically focusing on experimental nuclear and particle physics. Participants inquire about the criteria for admission, including the importance of GRE scores, research attitude, and previous experience.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, a second-year electrical engineering student, expresses a desire to understand the admission criteria for MIT's physics program, questioning the relative importance of GRE scores, research attitude, and prior experience.
  • Another participant suggests checking the MIT admissions website for official information.
  • A third participant mentions previous threads on the topic and provides a link to a Google search for more resources related to getting into MIT.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no consensus on the specific admission criteria, as participants have raised different points and suggestions without resolving the inquiry.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the lack of specific details about the admission process and varying interpretations of what factors are most critical for acceptance.

Who May Find This Useful

Students interested in applying to MIT's physics program, particularly those focused on experimental nuclear and particle physics, may find this discussion relevant.

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i could use some kind advice regarding
I am a second year student pursuing electrical engineering and i want to get into mit physics department experimental nuclear and particle physics .can anyone help me know the admission criteria .what is it mostly .gre score or attitude towards research or previous experience.if there are people here with a similar dream please contact me .
 
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laalini said:
i could use some kind advice regarding
I am a second year student pursuing electrical engineering and i want to get into mit physics department experimental nuclear and particle physics .can anyone help me know the admission criteria .what is it mostly .gre score or attitude towards research or previous experience.if there are people here with a similar dream please contact me .

Hey laalini and welcome to the forums.

Have you checked out their website for admissions information?
 


thank you friends
 

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