Which school for an undergraduate major in Physics/Geophysics/Materials Science?

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<p>Currently I am an international high school senior applying to US schools this year. I'm interested in physics, geophysics and materials sciences and plan to go to graduate school in the future. </p>

<p>The problem is that I am not sure which major of the three to pursue yet. Besides, relevant majors in engineering, such as materials engineering and engineering physics are also doable for me. I think I have to choose a school that has good reputations in all (or at least two) of the majors. My SAT I score is 2270. And I have already decided to apply to Caltech, MIT, Stanford, Cornell, UC Berkeley and UCLA. But I am not sure if I should apply to U Chicago, Rice University, Carnegie Mellon University, UC San Diego or University of Michigan in consideration of majors. Besides, will Harvey Mudd College be a fair choice?</p>

<p>Seeking for information on school comparison or advice on choosing any of them. Thanks!</p>

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<p>University of Chicago has no Engineering degrees so you wouldn’t have any options there. </p>

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<p>Oh you’re right… That’s the reason why I am not sure whether to apply it or not.</p>

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<p>If you plan to get an advanced degree, physics might be the best place to start. With a physics degree, you can go into graduate programs in physics (evidently), geophysics, materials science & engineering, and other forms of engineering too.</p>