What are my Grad school prospects?

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The discussion centers on a candidate's prospects for admission to a PhD program in physics after obtaining three bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics. Despite having a solid foundation in relevant subjects and good test scores, the candidate faces challenges due to a low overall GPA of 3.3, limited letters of recommendation, and a lack of formal coursework in quantum mechanics. Participants in the forum provide mixed opinions, with some suggesting that the candidate's engineering experience could be advantageous, while others emphasize the importance of strong writing skills and competitive GRE scores for graduate school admissions.

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Tobias Funke said:
I think of him like the nth grade teachers who kept saying how hard (n+1)st grade is going to be and how the students aren't ready. Then when you actually get into the next grade (grad school for you), you realize that you can do it. I guess you'll see how right he is when you apply though.

That's a great metaphor. Also, Tobias Funke might be the best forum name I've ever seen. "The Man Inside Me" haha.
 
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Tobias Funke said:
Yeah, Vanadium always seems pessimistic, but he also seems to have a lot of experience with this type of thing. I think of him like the nth grade teachers who kept saying how hard (n+1)st grade is going to be and how the students aren't ready. Then when you actually get into the next grade (grad school for you), you realize that you can do it. I guess you'll see how right he is when you apply though.

Notice the OP hasn't come back. Guidance fail.
 

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