Which SUNY schools are best for transferring to for a Ph.D in Physics?

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Transferring to a SUNY school for a Ph.D. in Physics is a viable option, with Stony Brook University being the most reputable for physics and physical sciences. Notably, a current Physics professor who attended SUNY and later MIT supports this pathway. Other SUNY campuses like Albany and Buffalo offer respectable undergraduate physics programs, although they may lack the extensive research opportunities found at Stony Brook. Students aiming for graduate school should consider applying to Stony Brook and UAlbany among other SUNY institutions.

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  • Understanding of undergraduate physics curriculum
  • Familiarity with SUNY school system and its campuses
  • Knowledge of graduate school admission requirements for physics
  • Awareness of research opportunities in physics programs
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  • Research Stony Brook University's physics program and faculty
  • Explore undergraduate physics offerings at SUNY Albany and Buffalo
  • Investigate graduate school admission processes for physics programs
  • Connect with current students or alumni from SUNY schools for insights
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Community college students majoring in physics, prospective transfer students to SUNY schools, and individuals seeking information on graduate school pathways in physics.

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So I'm studying at a community college majoring in Physics. My ultimate goal is to get my Ph.D in physics (not quite sure yet in what field), but I plan on transferring to a SUNY (State University of New York) school to cut out some expensives. My question is however would a SUNY school be a good enough school for a graduate school to accept me?
 
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I don't know if it has any bearing on your situation, but my current Physics professor attended SUNY followed by MIT for her PhD.
 
Of the SUNY campuses, Stony Brook is the best known for physics and other physical sciences. Albany and Buffalo also have decent undergraduate physics programs, although probably not with as big a variety of research as Stony Brook.
 
Which Suny schools should I try and apply for after i graduate from my community college? I was thinking Stony Brook and UAlbany, what are some other good schools?
 

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