<p>DS has a choice between the three. We would very much appreciate any input, regarding</p>
<p>a. The rigor of the programs and how well they prepare an undergraduate for grad work.
b. Accessibility and supportiveness of the faculty
c. How aggressive does one have to be to seek out research experiences (S wants to go on to a PhD), or are they readily available?
d. Where to find stats about how many graduates go on to PhD programs and where?</p>
<p>Thanks in advance for your replies.</p>
<p>PHD productivity in Physics and Math, top ten:</p>
<p>[REED</a> COLLEGE PHD PRODUCTIVITY](<a href=“http://web.reed.edu/ir/phd.html]REED”>Doctoral Degree Productivity - Institutional Research - Reed College)</p>
<p>Graduate School Physics rankings:</p>
<p>[Rankings</a> - Physics - Graduate Schools - Education - US News and World Report](<a href=“http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-physics-schools/rankings]Rankings”>http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-physics-schools/rankings)</p>
<p>Graduate School Math rankings:</p>
<p>[Rankings</a> - Math - Graduate Schools - Education - US News and World Report](<a href=“http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-mathematics-programs/rankings]Rankings”>http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-mathematics-programs/rankings)</p>
<p>Thanks for your replies JohnAdams12! They were very informative.</p>
<p>Offhand, Princeton sounds like the best choice. This prejudice of mine seems to be consistent with the rankings as well.</p>
<p>However, Harvard has excellent programs in both, particularly in math (from what I hear). I would sincerely recommend that the choice come down to other factors rather than rankings, since these two are so similar. I can suggest some alternative criteria if you are having trouble coming up with any…</p>
<p>Nice problem/decision to have. I would take Princeton although the rankings relate to graduate school not undergrad programs.</p>
<p>I’d recommend Princeton though I’m biased. Faculty are very supported and research is a graduation requirement (in the form of junior papers and a thesis).</p>