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The discussion centers on recommendations for top graduate schools, specifically in condensed matter theory and mathematics. The original poster seeks input on the best programs without purchasing rankings from USAToday. Notable institutions mentioned for condensed matter theory include UIUC, Stanford, MIT, Princeton, and UC-Santa Barbara, with additional schools like SUNY-Stony Brook, Rutgers, and Johns Hopkins recognized for their strengths in specific areas. For mathematics, suggested top schools include Harvard, MIT, Caltech, Princeton, Stanford, and Berkeley. Participants emphasize the importance of factors such as research quality, educational standards, faculty reputation, campus location, and graduate success when evaluating programs.
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I know you can purchase the list from USAToday ranking the top graduate schools in various subjects, but that costs money. Could anybody please post the maybe top 5 or 10 graduate programs my subject area, or recommend some good places to go for the various categories?
 
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what is your subject area?
 
My subject area is condensed matter theory. However, I sort of posted this thread for general use as well. I've got my top five choices pretty much picked out, but I would like some outside input.
 
The top ranked schools in CM Theory are the "usual suspects":

UIUC, Stanford, MIT, Princeton, UC-Santa Barbra...

However, there are plenty of schools that excel in a particular area of CM theory that rival these big boys, such as SUNY-Stony Brook, Rutgers, Johns Hopkins, ... You should not confine your choices only to these limited group.

Zz.
 
How about math? I am unable to obtain a USN&WR where I am right now, and would like to know the top 20. Thanks!

EDIT: For grad schools, please :)
 
id take a guess that Harvard, MIT, Caltech, Princeton, Stanford maybe even Berkeley.

hope this helps
 
Well it helps, but ... I'd like an official ranking, since I'm sure someone has a copy of USN&WR around :)
 
On what ground can people say a school is good, may i ask ? Thanks
 
Quality of their research, quality of the education, the number of "big names" on the faculty, campus location (I'm sure there's a really high quality Physics program in Oklahoma, but I'm certainly not interested in going there), the success of its graduates.
 

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