<p>Of Williams, Dartmouth, and Duke (to a lesser extent) which has the best physics program for undergraduates?</p>
<p>Williams grad placement is phenomenal over the last 10 years (which is as far as I could find data), but I like that Dartmouth has an in at BLAST.</p>
<p>Dear Jake:</p>
<p>It is pretty late in the season to be thinking about Wiliams, Dartmouth, Duke, do you not think?</p>
<p>Look, this is about fit from what I hear from your message.</p>
<p>Do you know who you are and what you like and what environment would suit you most?</p>
<p>These three school and two most importantly, are very different and require careful persusement. </p>
<p>If the Dartmouth branding is important to you, then go there.</p>
<p>Either way, any of these schools will satisfy your requirements.</p>
<p>The difference will be your personal satisfaction with regards your person and the school that will either enhance your personal experience or diminish your expectations.</p>
<p>Williams physics is an amazing, close-knit group of people, and it appears that this happens every year. Everyone seems to get along and work together (probably out of necessity, the physics major is challenging, as I am sure you are aware). LOTS of research on campus over the summer, so you can hang out with your friends/make new ones, etc.</p>
<p>Great placement at grad schools, like you mentioned. I mean, working at BLAST could be helpful for grad school placement, but I’d imagine you would have a very good shot applying from Williams (I’d recommend applying after sophomore or junior year; you’ll have E&M and quantum then).</p>