Starting my bachelor's degree in physics

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Matt is beginning his bachelor's degree in physics at the University of Toronto and is contemplating the value of enrolling in an honors program. He aims to pursue a Master's and eventually a PhD at a prestigious U.S. university and questions whether a three-year Bachelor of Science in physics with good grades would be sufficient for admission into their graduate programs. The consensus is to directly consult the graduate schools of interest for tailored advice.

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I'm starting my bachelor's degree in physics and i was wondering wether or not it is worth doing an honors program? (by the way I'm attending U of Toronto)

I would like to get my Master's and my eventual Phd later at a top US University but would they even consider a 3 year BSc in physics (with good marks) good enough for their graduate programme?

thanks
-matt
 
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matthieulabelle said:
I'm starting my bachelor's degree in physics and i was wondering wether or not it is worth doing an honors program? (by the way I'm attending U of Toronto)

I would like to get my Master's and my eventual Phd later at a top US University but would they even consider a 3 year BSc in physics (with good marks) good enough for their graduate programme?

thanks
-matt

The best thing to do is talk to the graduate schools you're interested in.
 

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