<p>If I get a degree in physics, and I want to pursue graduate studies in EE (ideally MIT or Stanford), what classes or test do I need to take in order to be qualified?</p>
<p>It depends on what area of EE you want to pursue at the graduate level. There are some specialities that would be extremely difficult to enter without taking extensive EE coursework, but there are some that you could enter with just a physics degree, provided you take the right courses - antennas, electromagnetics, etc.</p>
<p>I plan to do computer engineering. For those who graduated already but did not major in EE, does that mean they have no shot into top graduate programs?</p>
<p>It means you are probably in a poor position, depending on what kind of courses you took/take as an undergrad. Remember that grad programs are very specific, so to get an answer you would first need to know what area of CE you want to research and how that overlaps with your undergrad coursework. I think that a physics major is going to have very little overlap with most CE areas of specialization, so that would place you at a disadvantage - you could take some grad or senior-level CE courses as a non-degree student to catch up, but that would take some time and money and would still not position you as well as if you had just started with a CE undergrad degree.</p>
<p>Can you still get in somewhere? Yes, just understand that the quality of program that will accept you for CE is probably lower than it would be if you were applying within your own discipline. As such, MIT and Stanford are probably out of reach unless (1) you do a great job prepping yourself for CE and (2) absolutely rock everything academically. Remember that those school routinely turn away people with 3.8+GPA’s, fantastic GRE’s and LOR’s, a ton of research experience, AND a solid background in the department to which they are applying.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>A good friend Recently graduated from International Technological University, in San Jose, (25 mins depending who is driving from Your wish of Stanford, so same area), and the admission requirement were stringent yet accomodating. He pursued EE as well and was extremely satisfied with the education he received. He was also thrilled getting all his classes. No testing necessary, GPA of 3.0, transcripts, and letters of recommendation. There may be more. I am considering there as well but in their digital arts programs. I highly suggest it. Best of luck my friend.</p>