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So cool to see a PhD student in physics that also started their undergraduate at a community college. I am doing the same and would love to email you or see more videos on this topic :)
Super thankful for this video. I'm a sophomore in college in the US and I'm very anxious about my grades especially with how hard this semester has been moving online. You helped relieve some of that stress and reminded me that grades aren't the end of the world and I still have 3 years to show that I'm ready for grad school!
Good luck!!! I have a BUNCH of video content but it might take a few weeks before I start posting again. :) Feel free to leave any questions here in the meantime and we'll answer them.
I graduated theoretical physics this July with... mediocre grades of 2:2... and I am being selfish to get my back padded to feel better or find a excuse to get through current situation. Yet, I can only see the harsh truth of I am not fit for academia for any progression... But, thanks for video
Thank you very much! This is really helpful information for me as I'm currently filling out my grad school applications. Maybe you could make a video extending the information on how to write a strong statement of purpose, that would be awesome. Thanks again!
I'm curious how much the undergrad program effects your chances of getting into the grad program you're seeking. Are good grades at a top school more valuable than great grades at a "lesser" school. And aside from the school, the physics program. Our son is awaiting his college decision letters so we've yet to see, but would he be just as well off as an undergrad in a quality school with a small physics dept (8 grads per year, and no grad program), or a big physics dept at a school known for science (not a tech school, a liberal arts with a strong science rep)? I can see benefits to both. In a small dept you have a chance to shine and get a great recommendation letter. You'll not be competing for opportunities on campus, and if your one of the top students there you'll have internship opportunities. At the larger school you'll have access to more equipment, more professors, more significant research projects being done right there. On the downside: for the small program you might not have professors strong in the areas you want to pursue. You can learn basic research techniques, but not have a strong background in a particular area you want to apply to in grad school. For the large program you have to fight to stand out, fight for research projects and fight for internships. Does either route open or close doors?
Hi Charlotte and Jena! Thanks so much for the tips. I graduated recently with a BS in mechanical engineering and am currently working as an engineer, but I REALLY want to change my career path and pursue theoretical physics. Do you have any tips for someone that is out of school already and is looking to apply to physics masters programs with not much of a background in research?
We hope you found this video helpful! If so, PLEASE LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! We will send you virtual hugs :)
We have A LOT more to say on each tip and will create more videos to discuss the nitty-gritty details. Stay tuned.
No videos for years
I'm going back to school to become a physicist in 2022 so I'm eternally grateful for this information!
@jordan cox can please be more specific. It looks quite similar to the journey I'm about to go on, if you were not sarcastic about it.
So cool to see a PhD student in physics that also started their undergraduate at a community college. I am doing the same and would love to email you or see more videos on this topic :)
I'm an undergrad physics major at UCLA applying to research internships so this video is very helpful :)
Im an undergrad now. Any tips on getting research experience? And it’s been 3 years so how did it work out for you?
Super thankful for this video. I'm a sophomore in college in the US and I'm very anxious about my grades especially with how hard this semester has been moving online. You helped relieve some of that stress and reminded me that grades aren't the end of the world and I still have 3 years to show that I'm ready for grad school!
Very high quality information and love the funny clips in between!!
Thank you! 😃
My sincere thanks to you both for creating this video,I am planning for physics phd and this will definitely help me.
lets hear more! im trying to apply soon i already graduated in june 2019
Good luck!!! I have a BUNCH of video content but it might take a few weeks before I start posting again. :) Feel free to leave any questions here in the meantime and we'll answer them.
I Can't Thank You ladies Enough
We're so glad you found this helpful! Good luck. :)
Kinda late but thanks for the video! Incredible helpful!
A lot of graduate program (even the top ones) are starting to no longer consider general GRE or physics GRE in the application.
i’m a student in SouthKorea. Thank you for giving me great advice! it’s really helpful👍👍
Glad you like it!! Good luck!
I graduated theoretical physics this July with... mediocre grades of 2:2... and I am being selfish to get my back padded to feel better or find a excuse to get through current situation. Yet, I can only see the harsh truth of I am not fit for academia for any progression... But, thanks for video
Why did you quit youtube...?
Make videos😍
Thank you very much! This is really helpful information for me as I'm currently filling out my grad school applications.
Maybe you could make a video extending the information on how to write a strong statement of purpose, that would be awesome.
Thanks again!
Great idea! We filmed a few related videos on choosing an advisor, etc. and I'll try to post them within the next month. :)
I'm curious how much the undergrad program effects your chances of getting into the grad program you're seeking. Are good grades at a top school more valuable than great grades at a "lesser" school.
And aside from the school, the physics program. Our son is awaiting his college decision letters so we've yet to see, but would he be just as well off as an undergrad in a quality school with a small physics dept (8 grads per year, and no grad program), or a big physics dept at a school known for science (not a tech school, a liberal arts with a strong science rep)?
I can see benefits to both. In a small dept you have a chance to shine and get a great recommendation letter. You'll not be competing for opportunities on campus, and if your one of the top students there you'll have internship opportunities. At the larger school you'll have access to more equipment, more professors, more significant research projects being done right there.
On the downside: for the small program you might not have professors strong in the areas you want to pursue. You can learn basic research techniques, but not have a strong background in a particular area you want to apply to in grad school. For the large program you have to fight to stand out, fight for research projects and fight for internships.
Does either route open or close doors?
Let's hear more!
Excellent video, thanks a lot!
Glad you liked it! Let us know if you have any questions. :)
Good Video. Let's hear more!
Excellent.
i think this freaked me out more about grad school lol
Best video on the topic 🔥
Lets HEAR MORE!!!!!!
Awesome!!! Thank you!
thank you so much for this vedio
Why are you not making more videos?
Thanks for the video! In the US, how many grad schools would you recommend applying to?
Let's hear more. Theoretical Physics student in Italy from Pakistan.
Hi Charlotte and Jena! Thanks so much for the tips. I graduated recently with a BS in mechanical engineering and am currently working as an engineer, but I REALLY want to change my career path and pursue theoretical physics. Do you have any tips for someone that is out of school already and is looking to apply to physics masters programs with not much of a background in research?
Hi, does Gen Eds grades matter a lot in application to Grad School?
It is very helpful for me... Thank you guys
glad this helped! :)
Can you tell me how to study Physics in its chronological order of development?
Hello can you please help me to check if my application is strong for graduate program ?
Can you please tèll me how to enroll there in phd in physics as I am an indian student currently pursuing phd in physics in indìa ?
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