Re: How Good Is Cambridge Part III Mathematical Tripos?

From: Aaron Bergman (abergman_at_physics.utexas.edu)
Date: 06/07/04 

Date: 7 Jun 2004 05:54:07 -0400

In article <59599915.0406042222.48dd4bdc@posting.google.com>,
 farhan@post.com (Farhan Feroz) wrote:

> I am student from Pakistan & have been offered a place at the
> Cambridge to undertake the Part III of Mathematical Tripos at the
> Department of Applied mathematics & Theoretical Physics from October
> 2004. Can anyone tell me as to how well is this course regarded, I
> know that it's regarded as the toughest in Cambridge but have no idea
> about its reputation in other countries like US especially for
> consideration for admission in a PhD program at the US ivy leagues &
> other good UK universities. I intend to take courses in particle
> Physics in Part III & would be greatly thankful if someone could guide
> me about the PhD admission possibilities after Part III.

I know a number people at the best graduate schools who did Tripos
before attending graduate school. It has a good reputation. I would
think that it might also be a possibility to obtain letters of
recommendation if you have not already applied to graduate school.

Aaron

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