Solid physics programs for mediocre students

[Benjamin113]

Hello.

I am a soon-to-be-applying-to-college HS student, and I want to major in physics as my undergrad. I am the best in my physics class, and I love the subject. Always have, always will.

Here is my problem: my other grades aren't the best (but definitely not the worst; I'm in the 3.2 - 3.5 range in terms of GPA (dammit History)), and I totally admit this. I am no future Harvard/Princeton/UChicago scholar, and I doubt that I have even the slightest chance of getting into the top 20-30 programs.


All I want to know is what colleges that I can apply to/consider that will give me a decent education in physics, but are within my GPA range. I don't care what schools you guys list; I just want to know some options that will accept me and provide good results and/with a satisfying educational experience.


for example: do Miami U @ Oxford and Drew U have solid physics programs?

Thanks so much.

 

[R.Mesri]

Yes, both Miami University at Oxford and Drew University have solid physics programs. Miami University has a strong focus on research, and there are many opportunities for undergraduate students to get involved with research projects. The Department of Physics and Astronomy offers a wide range of courses in all areas of physics, from classical mechanics to modern quantum theory. Drew University has a small but active physics department that offers courses in both theoretical and experimental physics. They also offer research opportunities for undergraduates.