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mattsmart
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Hi, I'm a grade 12 student at a Canadian High School, and I am interested in pursuing a career in theoretical physics (research/prof). I'm just not sure how to go about it. The problem is that the teachers/faculty at my school are useless, and university websites aren't really informative.
I plan on applying to three schools:
Waterloo
Western
McGill
My grades should be sufficient for any program, but because of that, all the choice is leaving me a little confused. Which program at which of these school would best prepare me for graduate studies in theoretical physics? I also want to acquire some transferable skills, such as programming courses or perhaps extra math courses. Also which route is best to take for someone planning to study theoretical physics in graduate school: a bachelors of math degree with a physics major, or the reverse? I've heard that the math frequently becomes more important than the physics, but I am more mathematically inclined, so I don't know what which route to take. Will grad schools accept either?
Any advice or guidance at all would be deeply appreciated!
I plan on applying to three schools:
Waterloo
Western
McGill
My grades should be sufficient for any program, but because of that, all the choice is leaving me a little confused. Which program at which of these school would best prepare me for graduate studies in theoretical physics? I also want to acquire some transferable skills, such as programming courses or perhaps extra math courses. Also which route is best to take for someone planning to study theoretical physics in graduate school: a bachelors of math degree with a physics major, or the reverse? I've heard that the math frequently becomes more important than the physics, but I am more mathematically inclined, so I don't know what which route to take. Will grad schools accept either?
Any advice or guidance at all would be deeply appreciated!