Perimeter institute 2015 summer undergrad program

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the Perimeter Institute's 2015 summer undergraduate program, focusing on participants' application experiences, acceptance notifications, and the competitiveness of various project options within the program.

Discussion Character

  • Meta-discussion
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant from UC Berkeley inquires about the status of applications to the Perimeter Institute's summer program and whether others have received replies.
  • Another participant confirms receiving a reply and acceptance into the program, mentioning they are awaiting project details, which may involve general relativity (GR).
  • Concerns are expressed about whether to wait for a reply or seek alternative programs, with one participant congratulating the accepted individual.
  • It is noted that the program is highly oversubscribed, with approximately 100 applicants for only a few places, leading to speculation about waiting lists for individual projects.
  • One participant shares their first choice for a project is mathematical physics and asks about the competitiveness of that specific program.
  • Another participant asserts that the mathematical physics program is highly competitive.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the competitive nature of the program and the uncertainty surrounding application responses, but there is no consensus on whether to wait for replies or seek other opportunities.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects varying levels of information regarding acceptance timelines and project details, with some participants expressing uncertainty about the competitiveness of specific project areas.

Who May Find This Useful

Students considering applying to summer undergraduate programs in physics or related fields, particularly those interested in the Perimeter Institute and its offerings.

Ivor Chen
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Hey, I am from UC Berkeley. I wonder if anyone here has applied to perimeter institute's 2015 summer program. I've applied but haven't heard back from them yet. I wonder if anybody here has got a reply.
 
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Hi, I got a reply on Thursday.
 
tarquinius said:
Hi, I got a reply on Thursday.
So do you think I should still wait for a reply or should I just find another program instead? And you got in right? Congratulations
 
Ivor Chen said:
So do you think I should still wait for a reply or should I just find another program instead? And you got in right? Congratulations

Yes, I got accepted, although I am still waiting for the precise details of my project (should be GR). I've been told it's a highly oversubscribed programme (~100 applicants) and only a handful of places. I suppose you will hear from them soon-ish, as they apparently have waiting lists for individual projects they must get through. Good luck! (btw, what kind of project did you apply to?)
 
tarquinius said:
Yes, I got accepted, although I am still waiting for the precise details of my project (should be GR). I've been told it's a highly oversubscribed programme (~100 applicants) and only a handful of places. I suppose you will hear from them soon-ish, as they apparently have waiting lists for individual projects they must get through. Good luck! (btw, what kind of project did you apply to?)
I applied for mathematical physics as my first choice
 
tarquinius said:
Yes, I got accepted, although I am still waiting for the precise details of my project (should be GR). I've been told it's a highly oversubscribed programme (~100 applicants) and only a handful of places. I suppose you will hear from them soon-ish, as they apparently have waiting lists for individual projects they must get through. Good luck! (btw, what kind of project did you apply to?)
U got any ideas how competitive the mathematical physics program is?
 
I think it is highly competitive.
 

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