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The discussion revolves around experiences and opinions regarding the undergraduate physics program at Ohio State University. Participants share insights on the program's strengths and weaknesses, as well as considerations for prospective students.

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  • Exploratory, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant describes Ohio State's physics program as excellent, particularly for those aiming for graduate school, based on personal experience and familiarity with the program.
  • This participant notes that while Ohio State is a strong institution deserving of a top 25 national ranking, out-of-state tuition can be prohibitively high without significant scholarships.
  • Another participant questions the frequency of similar inquiries about different universities, suggesting a pattern in the questions being asked.
  • A later reply indicates a desire to ask about multiple schools, including reach, match, and safety options.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the value of Ohio State's program relative to cost, with some emphasizing its strengths while others raise concerns about tuition and financial considerations. The discussion includes repeated inquiries about similar topics, indicating a lack of consensus on the appropriateness of the questions being asked.

Contextual Notes

Participants do not fully agree on the merits of Ohio State's program versus its cost, and there are unresolved questions regarding the appropriateness of repeated inquiries about different universities.

Josh0768
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Does anybody here have any experience with Ohio States’s undergraduate physics program? If so, what stuck out to you and what did you like/dislike about it?
 
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A student I mentor applied there and was accepted. I had a really close look at the program, and I regard their program as excellent, especially as a launching pad to graduate school. I lived in Ohio for a decade and taught at a college there. I've also personally visited the Ohio State Physics department. Ohio State is a very good school, and their Physics program is deserving of a top 25 ranking nationally.

But like most schools, out of state tuition can be very high without lots of scholarship cash. In the end, I advised this student that Ohio State was not 50k better than another option where they could graduate debt free.

But if you are an Ohio resident or can otherwise put together a plan to attend and graduate debt free from Ohio State with a degree in Physics, I highly recommend it.
 
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Josh0768 said:
Does anybody here have any experience with Ohio States’s undergraduate physics program? If so, what stuck out to you and what did you like/dislike about it?

You posted an identical question like this for Michigan State. How many more can we expect from you?

Zz.
 
ZapperZ said:
How many more can we expect from you?

Hopefully about a half dozen. covering reach, match and safety schools.
 
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ZapperZ said:
You posted an identical question like this for Michigan State. How many more can we expect from you?

Zz.
Zero.
 

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