Does anyone know if I have a chance at getting into physics grad. school of a
similar strength as UC Davis, UC Santa Cruz - I'm a citizen of California? I
am opting for theory in either cosmology or HEP. I am also wondering what my
chances are for weaker programs like Hawaii etc.. I just earned an M.S. with
a 4.0gpa and had a 780Q/660V on the gen. gre.
I'm a domestic "white male" student and if possible I don't want to spend another year
waisting away but if I won't have a chance at getting into this sort of grad.
program then I guess I will. I am almost 30 and can wait another decade if I
need to - I know sounds bad - but at least I have patience

reading.