<p>Im pursuing my bachelor's degree in physics in asia. when i was in freshman and second year first semester, i was an average student but if i get a 4.0 grade in 2nd year 2nd sem and <em>assuming</em> and planning all through out the 4th year and have a nice SAT about 2200+ what chances do i have? If i do nice researches throughout what chances do i have to enter grad school?
<em>sorry for my grammar</em> what would i need for me to be able to enter grad school in harvard? i know it's hard to get in but at least i could try.</p>
<p>Harvard’s physics program is very selective. You probably need a nearly perfect GPA, lots of research experience and very strong GRE scores in the general test as well as the Physics test (SATs are only used for undergraduate admission). Perhaps the most important part of your application are the letters of recommendation. Make sure that your professors write strong ones which are very specific about your strengths and abilities. A generic letter is completely useless. I have evaluated many graduate applications for our physics program ad Illinois Institute of Technology and the applications which stand out are those where students know about our program and make that clear in their personal statement and whose letters of recommendation tells me that the student has the talent to succeed in a graduate program.</p>
<p>However, you have to be careful when you apply to physics graduate programs. You might already have an idea of the field which appeals most to you and Harvard may not be the strongest in that particular field. Do a little research and find the universities which match your interests best. Then apply to the top schools you would really like to be in as well as several which you are sure will admit you and which you would be happy to attend.</p>
<p>If you are interested in a Ph.D. program, it is also important to realize that your thesis advisor will be more important to your being able to find a good position that the name of the university. There are many top-notch researchers at less well-known schools.</p>
<p>Good Luck!</p>
<p>i saw a pdf written by a harvard prof i think that the most important thing is your research experience and letters of recommendation but do i really have to take SAT’s and GRE has to be considered? so by chance what’s the most powerful tool that can make me have larger chances of getting in? my university make us 1 case studies/ research paper per semester so all in all i would have 4 papers. does it have to go like “published nationwide” thing <em>i dont know how to put that here</em> at least very powerful research? thanks.</p>
<p>[Physics</a> FAQs (Concentration)](<a href=“http://www.physics.harvard.edu/academics/undergrad/FAQs.html]Physics”>http://www.physics.harvard.edu/academics/undergrad/FAQs.html)</p>
<p>These FAQs are intended for Harvard’s undergraduate physics concentrators (majors) and #21-31 cover grad school.</p>
<p>A random google search (something you should always do before asking a question on CC) turns up data from 2009: [Harvard</a> University - acceptance rates of all degree programs - Applications - The GradCafe Forums](<a href=“Harvard University - acceptance rates of all degree programs - Applications - The GradCafe Forums”>Harvard University - acceptance rates of all degree programs - Applications - The GradCafe Forums)</p>
<p>Harvard University - acceptance rates</p>
<p>English (PhD) - 2%
Clinical Psychology (PhD) - 2%
Medical School (MD) - 4.7%
Kennedy School (PhD) - 4.7%
Psychology (PhD, General)- 5%
Sociology (PhD) - 5%
Linguistics (PhD) - 5%
Philosophy (PhD) - 5%
Economics (PhD) - 5.7%
Business School (DBA, PhD) - 6.5%
College (AB, SB) - 7.1%
History (PhD) - 7.5%
Public Health (DSc) - 8%
Education School (EdD) - 8.9%
Political Science (PhD) - 9.2%
Divinity School (ThD) - 9.5%
Statistics (PhD) - 10%
Law School (JD) - 13%
Physics (PhD) - 13%
Business School (MBA) - 13.5%
Near Eastern Studies (PhD) - 15%
East Asian Studies (PhD) - 15%
Statistics (AM) - 25%
Divinity School (MDiv, MTS) - 27%
Kennedy School (MPP/MPA, etc.) - 35%
Kennedy School (MCMPA) - 50%
Education School (EdM) - 55%
East Asian Studies (AM) - 60%
Law School (SJD) - N/A (chosen from LLM) ?
Architecture (MArch) ?
Architecture (DDes) ?
Computer Science (PhD) ?
Russian Literature (PhD) ?
Biology (PhD) ?
Chemistry (PhD) ?
Mathematics (PhD) ?
Dental School (DMD) ?</p>
<p>thanks for the reply guys. but do I have to go through an interview? cltdad the physics faqs are very much helpful thanks but it doesnt say there if personal interviews are needed there…</p>
<p>Here is a forum that is better suited for those interested in grad school admissions in physics: [Physics</a> GRE Discussion Forums](<a href=“http://www.physicsgre.com/]Physics”>http://www.physicsgre.com/)</p>