where would you transfer to for physics program???

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<p>Hi there!</p>

<p>So far, I got accepted into UCI, UCSD and UCSB for Physics(BS) program. I hope I will also get into UCLA. And oh YA, obviously I am praying for Berkeley.</p>

<p>My goal is to get undergrad degree in physics and apply for a PhD program right after I'll graduate. Thus to prepare myself as a strong candidate, I need to consider various factors, such as GPA, research experiences, and quality of undergrad school (though these are not the only factors). So, I can't choose a school simply by looking at its ranking.</p>

<p>After analyzing various factors under the following conditions, where would you transfer to: </p>

<p>UCI: 100% scholarship, which means you don't have to work, can spend more time on your study. Relatively less competitive classes, can get better GPA, graduate with Honor.</p>

<p>UCLA: Although UCLA is ranked high and has world known scientists, I have to do work study! might end up taking out $3000-$4000 loan/year, relatively lesser time to study than UCI, more competitive classes, graduate with average GPA.</p>

<p>UCSB: ranked higher than UCLA for physics degree,might have to take out $3000- $4000 loan/year, easier to find a research position, less competitive classes than UCLA, graduate with good GPA and honor.</p>

<p>UCB: number 1 public university of the United State, world known scientists and great faculties, more research laboratories, which means wide range of research opportunities. have to do work study and might end up taking out $3000-$4000 loan/year; relatively lesser time to study than UCI, more competitive classes so might graduate with average GPA.</p>

<p>I would appreciate your suggestions. </p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>Cal or UCLA without any doubt.</p>

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<p>Thanks Loopinc!
would you go to CAL or UCLA even if you have to work and might graduate with average GPA ??</p>

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<p>Im in the same boat. I’m a physics major, and I’ve been accepted to UCSB, but obviously I don’t know if I will get into UCLA and/or Cal.</p>

<p>First, I wouldn’t consider less competitive classes a plus at all. That being said we may have different goals.</p>

<p>Second, I’m assuming that whatever school I choose for undergrad I will continue at for graduate work. If you change schools for master’s you lose all the contacts and relationships you’ve built with professors, etc.</p>

<p>In the scheme of things $3000-$4000 isn’t that much, so I would likely pass on UCI, but I am not really keen on the idea of either living or commuting to Irvine.</p>

<p>CAL
UCLA
UCSB</p>

<p>…but UCSB is a great 3rd choice (backup) for physics. Yes, UCSB’s physics department is technically ranked higher, but that ranking isn’t going to change much for undergraduate education. I think UCLA will be tougher and more rewarding.</p>

<p>That’s my take.</p>

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<p>I’m also a physics major and if you dont mind me asking what are your stats eminent<em>youtom and too</em>old<em>for</em>this?</p>

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<p>Thank you too<em>old</em>for_this!</p>

<p>Savage~</p>

<p>Transferring from a Cc
Major: Physics.
GPA: 3.89(UC Transferable)
Applied to: UC Berkeley, UCLA, UCI (accepted honor, regent scholar), UCSD (accepted), UCSB (accepted, honor) </p>

<p>All of the prerequisites for UCB are completed, beside Chemistry II which is on the recommended list.
UCLA, 2 courses are missing which are not offered in my community college, I guess not even in any CC . They say that those courses must be taken in UCLA.</p>

<p>UCB: TAP, Starting point mentoring, UCLA: TAP</p>

<p>Work Experience: Math Tutor, Salesman</p>

<p>Conducted Summer research at Berkeley (LBLN) through TAP</p>

<p>EC: member of bunch of clubs</p>

<p>Essay: I guess it was okyae!! wrote how I ran from my country to the united state for refuge, have learned the value of good education. How I am interested on physics and eastern metaphysics :P</p>

<p>BTW, I am glad to see people with physics major, same as mine!</p>

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<p>May I know the status of you guys, plz!!</p>

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<p>eminent,</p>

<p>1996-1999 - Out of state 4 year - approx 55 credits completed: GPA 2.08 (yeah, I did nothing)</p>

<p>2006-2009 - SMC (PT and FT): 53 units completed (16 in progress): GPA 4.0</p>

<p>Prereqs - UCLA and UCB: All but Chem</p>

<p>Igetc: completed this semester</p>

<p>Work experience: 2006 - Present, Laboratory manager at a civil engineering firm run by a UCLA professor</p>

<p>Essays: at best 8/10 (they felt better when I was writing them)</p>

<p>Applied: UCB, UCLA, UCSB, UCD
Accepted: UCSB
Rejected: none yet</p>

<p>Obviously my situation is a little more complicated as a returning student. We’ll see what happens.</p>

<p>Good luck to you!</p>

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<p>You rock too<em>old</em>for_this bro,
You should get in. </p>

<p>BTW why do you choose physics major??</p>

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<p>You got into UC Irvine with a full scholarship? I think you should seriously consider going there then, because you really should think about the benefits of graduating with an undergraduate degree without any student debt. Irvine’s not the greatest location in California but it’s in Orange County and not too far from Los Angeles. You’ll be taking the same classes at either UCI or UCSB or UCLA to satisfy your major, so I don’t see why you think the classes are necessarily going to be harder at UCLA, other than UCLA having a better reputation. You’re risking graduating with an average GPA at either one, but as you said UCI will essentially be free.</p>

<p>Seriously. Full scholarship at UCI, if I got that I’d definitely take it if you’re having to consider loans at the others. When applying to graduate programs, which place you went to as an undergrad won’t matter as much as GPA, GRE scores and letters of recommendation. Any of them should be fairly easy to get some research experience with if you try hard enough.</p>

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<p>eminent,</p>

<p>I chose Physics for reasons that I bet are similar to yours.</p>

<p>I feel that a comprehensive understanding of the universe and its workings is very important if one’s ideas about life are to evolve. It is important to me to be able to balance my ideas concerning meaning and the purpose of existence with an understanding of how it all works.</p>

<p>“Why are there existents rather than nothing?” I HAVE to pursue this question, or I will never feel satisfied in what I am doing.</p>

<p>My natural abilities are more geared toward mathematics and science than they are philosophy, and since I was much much younger I’ve always assumed I would become a teacher/professor. I really enjoy teaching anything.</p>

<p>It all fits. Physics is so damn interesting, and there is so much to learn. I considered engineering, but I think I would be bored by producing things. I certainly would be bored working as an engineer with my current employer.</p>

<p>How about you?</p>

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<p>Wao too<em>old</em>for_this, I don’t believe that you have exactly same reasons to choose physics as me… I have no further words to say!!</p>

<p>I chose physics because I have been always curious about our nature and the reason for our existence. I have been asking the same question everyday and night, “Why are there existents rather than nothing.” I think nature is really amazing system. So complicated and beautiful at the same time. I also want to be a Professor. I love academia, may be because I have a similar family background. My dad was a professor back home. </p>

<p>Oh Ya, I totally agree with you. Engineering is a robotic job for me. I don’t want to live my life producing machine… </p>

<p>BTW Do you have facebook??</p>

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<p>I actually don’t. I rarely communicate online, but impatience continues to seduce me back to this forum.</p>