Safety grad school for experimental particle physics

In summary, the speaker is a senior undergrad interested in experimental high-energy physics and is planning to apply to about six schools for grad school. They have a 3.5 overall GPA with improvements in their physics and math GPAs. They will be taking the physics GRE next month and have research experience in the field. They are looking for advice on possible safety schools and have mentioned some potential options like University of Colorado, University of Tennessee, University of Wisconsin, Cornell, Johns Hopkins, and Rutgers. They are now seeking more attainable options with good programs.
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I'm a senior undergrad and will be applying to grad school soon. The field I'm interested in is experimental high-energy physics. There are already about six schools I'm looking at applying to, but I'm wondering if anyone has any advice about possible safety schools. My overall GPA is about 3.5 (although semester-wise there's been substantial improvement, from a 3.0 my first semester to a 3.8 last semester). My physics GPA is 3.5, and my math GPA is 3.6. I'm taking the physics GRE next month, so I can't say what kind of scores I'll be applying with. My research experience is in experimental high-energy since the summer between my sophomore and junior years to the present. Are there any decent programs someone with my record could safely bet on getting into?
 
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LittleSailor said:
about six schools I'm looking at applying to

Which ones?
 
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jtbell said:
Which ones?

University of Colorado at Boulder, University of Tennessee in Knoxville, University of Wisconsin, Cornell, Johns Hopkins, and Rutgers--not all of those are for sure, and certainly there are some there that I have little chance of getting into. Now I'm really looking for more attainable ones that still have good programs and preferably at least one decent one that I can definitely get into.
 

Related to Safety grad school for experimental particle physics

1. What is the minimum educational requirement for graduate school in experimental particle physics?

The minimum requirement for graduate school in experimental particle physics is a Bachelor's degree in physics or a related field.

2. What kind of research opportunities are available in safety grad school for experimental particle physics?

Safety grad school for experimental particle physics offers a wide range of research opportunities, including studying particle interactions, developing new technologies for particle detectors, and analyzing data from particle collider experiments.

3. What safety precautions are taken in experimental particle physics labs?

Safety precautions in experimental particle physics labs include wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, following strict protocols for handling radioactive materials, and implementing safety measures in equipment and experimental design.

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5. What career options are available after completing safety grad school for experimental particle physics?

Graduates from safety grad school for experimental particle physics have a wide range of career options, including working in research facilities, government agencies, and private companies in roles such as particle physicist, data analyst, or research engineer.

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