| full-time graduate program in Medical Physics |
The admission material is pretty standard for a graduate program. As
described on the department website (www.medphysics.wisc.edu), the
admissions committee considers a candidate's academic record, letters
of recommendation, personal statement and GRE general test scores.
High Physics GRE scores can be helpful in influencing some professors,
but have been removed from the list of required materials.
The department is regarded as one of the best in the country, so
admissions are typically highly competitive. While strong academic
records and high GRE scores are certainly important, detailed letters
of recommendation and a powerful statement can be critical.
Information available online can give prospective students an idea of
the research programs available at UW. Knowledge of, and interest in,
specific labs can give the committee valuable insight into where a
student might gain funding opportunities. Since many of the students
who study in the department are financially supported, aligning
yourself with a research group is very helpful.
In addition to research descriptions, contact information is available
online. Taking advantage of email or phone conversations with specific
professors or students can tip the scales in some instances. Making
sure professors of interest or members of the admissions committee are
aware of a high degree of interest in the department is appealing.
Many successful applicants note they've had contact with people
currently in the department during the application process.
After successfully being admitted, prospective students may attend the
open house. Taking full advantage of this opportunity to find a
research group you're particularly interested can be very important.
Prospective students should find times to meet individually with
professors of interest, take more in-depth tours of research
facilitites, and find time to talk with students currently studying in
the department. While these activities are offered to all students who
visit the department, making an effort to stand out as being more
prepared and more interested can increase your chances of finding the
best research group to fit your interests as well as ensuring funding
for your academic career. Arranging to arrive early or leave late can
offer some additional opportunities to find individual meeting or tour
times.
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