Physics Phd without subject test

[ssapple]

Hi,

Can you rank or comment on the following schools in terms of their overall reputation and quality. I am applying for Physics phd, concentrated in condensed matter and statistical physics.

Also, do you think it is possible to get an acceptance without a physics subject test. (I have a MSc degree in physics, published two papers in phys. rev., have a GRE quantative score of 800)

The schools I am applying are:

Brown
University of Michigan
Carnegie Mellon
Rice
University of Florida
DukeThanks!

note: i am an international student

 

[skisci]

I have no idea. But I am curious to learn how old you are. I just need some data to implore me to go back to school

 

[fss]

Also, do you think it is possible to get an acceptance without a physics subject test.

You could have googled each department and found out for yourself that all of the institutions you listed at the least highly recommend the subject GRE. Brown and UMich don't require it, the rest do.

 

[ssapple]

You could have googled each department and found out for yourself that all of the institutions you listed at the least highly recommend the subject GRE. Brown and UMich don't require it, the rest do.

yes, i know they highly require it. but what i want to learn is the experience if anyone has some.

 

[Jack21222]

You've got a physics masters degree. Why don't you just take the subject test?

 

[ssapple]

You've got a physics masters degree. Why don't you just take the subject test?

because i missed the fall exam because it is given only at two locations in my country and that was full already. so the next one is in april, which is too late for my application. i am applying for fall 2011.

 

[Vanadium 50]

It is especially important for international students to take the subject GRE, because the department may have no other way to judge the quality of their preparation. Not taking it will harm you.