My final test of gradschool, the comprehensive exam, is in just a couple of weeks. Today I talk a bit about what that is, and how I've been preparing. If you'd like to become a patron of the channel: / andrewdotson
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@kevinruppert35223 жыл бұрын
This video is giving me test anxiety for a test I'm not even taking.
@Honest-King3 жыл бұрын
Yeah because you have a lot of tests in a 120+ hours game Ren Ren
@radiuscubed79853 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@thefirstavenger143 жыл бұрын
LMAAAAAAOOO me too
@speedspeed1213 жыл бұрын
Me too. I know the feeling he has. Ughh
@luisgeniole3693 жыл бұрын
Is it wrong that I salivate when I see those notes?
@YH48673 жыл бұрын
Learning about Andrew’s exam to procrastinate studying for my final exam>>
@Mr1stUnknown3 жыл бұрын
Facts
@govindtuli29133 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@factsverse99573 жыл бұрын
How do you have finals in August, though?
@YH48673 жыл бұрын
Kenji Gunawan Summer class to fill the void
@kabirsingh42303 жыл бұрын
Same lol
@FedericoYulita3 жыл бұрын
You look really stressed and nervous Andrew. Don't worry too much about it, we (your viewers) have faith in you and you are probably going to pass the exam. I'm more or less at the same stage of the career as you are (different universities) and I can tell you have a pretty good understanding and remember a great deal of the content. At least, that's as far as I can tell from your videos. Don't worry about the long periods of time between videos, we will still be subscribed after you take the test. Good luck!
@sahmaddast36553 жыл бұрын
He's looking like he's on the verge of a mental breakdown lol. But good luck Andrew.
@luisgeniole3693 жыл бұрын
Can't you take it again? Or do they just kick you out?
@supermaxman23 жыл бұрын
Yep, just to add on to this: I passed my equivalent PhD exams, and I would say the #1 thing that helped was making sure to just do a TON of example problems. Take those previous exams and modify the question a bit and solve them. Make sure you practice, practice, practice! Even if you have every equation that will be on the exam on your study guide, at the end of the day you will need experience using them. Time is a significant factor on these exams, you really don’t want to find yourself having to derive things from scratch in my experience. These exams are tough, but with enough practice you should be fine. The key is that the questions often require a little bit of out-of-the-box thinking before they can be solved, but if you have practice solving interesting variations on previous exam questions then you will be prepared to make that jump and understand what the question is asking of you. Spend time really thinking about what the question is asking and why it’s being asked, then dive into the math.
@GirtonOramsay3 жыл бұрын
@@supermaxman2 "Tough" is a big understatement. Although you have some solid advice. I'm in the same spot as Andrew now.
@supermaxman23 жыл бұрын
@@GirtonOramsay Fair, let me rephrase: They will be the most difficult exam you will ever take, but if you put in the time and effort and you are already at the point you are taking these exams then you absolutely can pass them.
@williamzhong10303 жыл бұрын
Cosmology exam prof: Please do not memorize any formulas. The point of the exam is to test your knowledge but not your memorization skill. Me : Ok Exam Q1a): Please write down the Friedmann equation for a flat universe. Me: f*** True story :)
@connorjones9153 жыл бұрын
when they say this it's explicitly because memorizing stuff would make their exam easy lmao
@speedspeed1213 жыл бұрын
Prof didn't do anything wrong. He/she wanted to see if you could derive it.
@user-en5vj6vr2u3 жыл бұрын
E H a derivation that you probably saw in a lecture or textbook is not a good exam question
@speedspeed1213 жыл бұрын
@@user-en5vj6vr2u Exactly why the prof told him to not memorize it.
@torresfan11433 жыл бұрын
But tbh, one should know that for a flat universe you should just put in k=0 and get the Friedmann Equation
@maureendotson46343 жыл бұрын
You’ve got this Drew! I have every confidence in the world! ~Love Mom 💕
@TheSebastian90003 жыл бұрын
Its very wholesome that you watch your son's videos. You're a good mom.
@eleonarcrimson8583 жыл бұрын
Cool mom, hope my mom comes to this country soon
@maureendotson46343 жыл бұрын
eleonar crimson I hope so too!!
@oogaboogaman96313 жыл бұрын
This is way to cute
@maxwellsequation48873 жыл бұрын
He passed with an unconditional pass and it wasn't even close
@duncanw99013 жыл бұрын
MIT's math program has an oral qualifying exam. Which, to me, sounds like the most terrifying thing in the universe.
@shafkatmehmood72163 жыл бұрын
I literally paused my own revision for abstract algebra to hear someone else stress about exams. BUT its Andrew so...worth it
@AndrewDotsonvideos3 жыл бұрын
lmao
@patternwhisperer40483 жыл бұрын
CS or pure maths?
@RENCIOL3 жыл бұрын
Same here. It’s reassuring. We can all suffer together.
@shafkatmehmood72163 жыл бұрын
@@patternwhisperer4048 its acc a physics course , we call it symmetry. so far everything I've done is basically group theory or abstract algebra
@patternwhisperer40483 жыл бұрын
@@shafkatmehmood7216 good luck!
@markos16233 жыл бұрын
Andrew: "get to the scattering theory, self-explanatory..." Me: ahh yes yes very
@GiI113 жыл бұрын
"I'm tired of trying to understand why we have certain exams. I'm just going to shut up and take it." Spoken like a true broken spirit right there 🤣
@UnforsakenXII3 жыл бұрын
Ahh, it's almost been 3 years, it's crazy how much time has passed. I remember asking you for advice when you were still a senior but now we're both in graduate school. Good luck on your comprehensives. Got preliminaries in two weeks!
@AndrewDotsonvideos3 жыл бұрын
Time flies! gl!
@alfredosepulveda81213 жыл бұрын
Donde estudias?
@UnforsakenXII3 жыл бұрын
@@alfredosepulveda8121 UC Berkeley
@GirtonOramsay3 жыл бұрын
I'm taking similar prelim physics exam to Andrew...stress is too real. Good luck too guys!
@something2doTV3 жыл бұрын
He said "Im just gonna shut up and take it", someone call Michael Scott !!
@Harmonicanalysis543 жыл бұрын
Honestly sounds crazy. Kinda makes me nervous about grad school tho
@AndrewDotsonvideos3 жыл бұрын
I didn't mean to scare anyone, I just wanted to make sure people take it seriously when their time comes lol
@RAGHAVENDRASINGH173 жыл бұрын
no its very easy, you will get through it, good luck
@tis_ace3 жыл бұрын
Me, in grade 9: I think I'll take physics, seems easy enough. *a few years of ignoring air resistance, taking sinx=x Me, in grade 11: That dumb bastard, why does he get to ruin my life. All this knowledge is pain *after killing the ender dragon, finding inner peace on this pale blue dot. Me, in grade 12: Wasn't that bad of a choice, at least I know how the universe works. *opens e&m book Me: shouldn't have said that, should not have said that.
@GameShowFanMan3 жыл бұрын
“I’m going to shut up and take it”? Please reword that, good sir 😂 But seriously, I just finished a Ph.D. in mathematics and the hardest part was the stupid qualifying exam. Ours was two 4-hour exams in abstract algebra and real analysis. Then after that, we had to take the area exam. The area exam is an oral examination on the field of study you want to specialize in. For example, my field is differential geometry so I was tested on my knowledge of that. Ugh...graduate examinations suck HARD! But I’m proud of you for pushing forward and you can do this! I believe in you, the finish line DOES exist!
@JPK3143 жыл бұрын
"pushing forward" I see what you did there, Mr. Differential Geometry
@uttkarshkohli-mathchannel82843 жыл бұрын
hey! I am looking to take up mathematics for higher studies. Could I connect with you to ask some questions? Thanks.
@GameShowFanMan3 жыл бұрын
Solve Integrals With Me Sure! I would be happy to answer any questions you might have about studying higher level mathematics. You can email me at Troy100389@aol.com.
@josephbrennan3703 жыл бұрын
I understand very little of the topics you are talking about, except some things that cross over with chemistry, but it was very fascinating. I hope you do well in the exam and hopefully all the work you put in will pay off.
@kilianirlander91743 жыл бұрын
This is f*ing crazy. Come to Germany, we don't even really have written exams after undergrad and there are no "final tests". And if you do well in your thesises (is that a word?) you have a great chance to get a paid position to do your PhD. I almost feel lazy from seeing what you have to go through. Still, I believe in you my man, you will do it!
@dhruva81063 жыл бұрын
Plural von "Thesis" ist "Theses" :) It's true, you get enough free time to be able to consolidate and acquire more knowledge and explore pathways.
@kilianirlander91743 жыл бұрын
@@dhruva8106 100% agree :)
@eigenchris3 жыл бұрын
This looks terrifying. I guess not going into academia was the right choice for me.
@AndrewDotsonvideos3 жыл бұрын
lmao
@Rasec777713 жыл бұрын
Yo Andrew, get as technical as you want/need. This video is helping you organize your thoughts for an upcoming big knowledge check. As your viewers, we want the best for you and will gladly hear your brain ramble on Lagrangians and partition funtions for hours if it helps you get past this successfully.
@meowwwww63503 жыл бұрын
Your videos on tensor calculus really helped me even though I'm an sophomore year student it was such an elegant explanation that I understood
@meowwwww63503 жыл бұрын
Oh i got a like from my favorite KZbinr I'm excited yaaaaaaa! 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀
@rajaradi8023 жыл бұрын
His explanation is elegnant
@harjotsing953 жыл бұрын
I am in vet school, idk why at 2am I am learning about physics grad exams. Still very interesting.
@stvp683 жыл бұрын
Best wishes on the exam!!!
@ryanaday79633 жыл бұрын
Good luck dude!
@soumyajyotikundu71473 жыл бұрын
Best of luck Andrew!!!
@RC32Smiths013 жыл бұрын
Dude best of luck and hope. I know you can do it!
@the_flaming_llama27543 жыл бұрын
Good luck, man! You got this!
@MathManMcGreal3 жыл бұрын
It is clear you are committed to your craft - you got this!!! Good luck!
@spypruduktion3 жыл бұрын
Good luck Andrew!
@caglademirhan54533 жыл бұрын
Every time you said "what's going on smart people", I feel like 🥺🥺🥺
@luker.69673 жыл бұрын
Good luck man. I believe in you!
@naishalshah743 жыл бұрын
You're going to kill it bro! Good luck, you got this!
@Nerdypianoman3 жыл бұрын
Wishing you the best of luck, Andrew.
@martak92493 жыл бұрын
i'm starting college for physics in 3 weeks, thank you for being my inspiration!!
@theittsco3 жыл бұрын
Starting physics grad school in three weeks. I'm nervous but watching your videos gives me hope. Good luck with the comprehensive exam!!!
@giorgiovezzali1013 жыл бұрын
Good luck Andrew!!!
@georgetomaras70073 жыл бұрын
Good luck! (I really enjoy your videos.)
@victorgabrielmoreleduarte59993 жыл бұрын
OMG now you take your NOTES on Latex also. Do you even remember how it is to use pen and paper? LMAO
@AndrewDotsonvideos3 жыл бұрын
I use paper as little as possible lol
@remixex3693 жыл бұрын
@@AndrewDotsonvideos Kudos to you man, 1 year into a phd I have VOLUMES of notes.
@LUCATRON-hs8cj3 жыл бұрын
@@AndrewDotsonvideos your eyes are fine?
@Guztav13373 жыл бұрын
@@LUCATRON-hs8cj I also use latex... What about the eyes??
@pietromorgantedecarvalho53423 жыл бұрын
Good luck Andrew!! You will crack this exam!
@XanderGouws3 жыл бұрын
Best of luck, man! You've got this!!
@cornucopiahouse42043 жыл бұрын
All the best, Andy!
@MegasKeratas3 жыл бұрын
Good luck man !
@fahadmohamed54573 жыл бұрын
Good to see you back uploading. Best of luck in your exam man!
@hopeelizabeth92103 жыл бұрын
Good luck!!! We all believe in you and from what I've seen on your channel, you got this. Don't burn yourself out.
@RockieAtlas3 жыл бұрын
Best of luck! I know you'll smash it😊 I'll be applying to grad schools this year, can't wait 😁
@clovisthegreat70783 жыл бұрын
I wish you tons of luck!
@lenoel76663 жыл бұрын
Good luck for the exam!
@gauravrudramalik58693 жыл бұрын
All the best Andrew! I am sure that your exam will be very good. Watching your videos all these years has certainly made me more confident about appearing for my exams!! Best wishes, and eagerly await your video after this exam!!
@isaiashernandez52653 жыл бұрын
Goodluck Andrew , you have been a big inspiration to me and my education goals .
@RyuStardust3 жыл бұрын
Good luck man! You're gonna kill it
@stalker19833 жыл бұрын
Good luck buddy!
@HarrisAsync3 жыл бұрын
Good luck!!! καλή τύχη. I hope it goes well. 🙂
@ryanyates67613 жыл бұрын
Good luck man, you got this!!
@rohanc95093 жыл бұрын
Good luck Andrew. We’re all rooting for you!!
@zaidbakri13513 жыл бұрын
Wishing you all the best !
@dozzco28273 жыл бұрын
I respect this guy so damn much, don't worry Andrew I'm certain that you'll pass and do exceptionally, good luck! 👍
@Waffleman8603 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. It is such an excellent explanation of what the comps are. I don't think anyone who hasn't taken them or isn't facing taking them has an appreciation for what exactly it means. You definitely have a great study method and seem incredibly organized. In my experience, reading and taking notes was important, but the single most important way of studying was doing problem after problem all day every day. On the days of the exams, I made sure to get a good night's sleep and have a relaxed morning with a good breakfast followed by 1-2 warm-up problems to get my brain going for the day. Of course everyone operates differently. In any case, best of luck! Even getting to the exam is a huge accomplishment. And once you are done, it will be such a huge relief.
@resonxnt_wav3 жыл бұрын
You got this man, been following you since your senior year of under grad
@orion30433 жыл бұрын
Missed you andrew! Good luck on your test man
@ramonmerinorojas85353 жыл бұрын
Good luck with your test!
@rushunnhfernandes3 жыл бұрын
Last time i was so early Andrew was in high school
@juanpabloserranorubio38763 жыл бұрын
Hope the best for you!
@sashankvsl22023 жыл бұрын
All the best bruv!!
@Kartik-yi5ki3 жыл бұрын
Best of luck Andrew!
@alexchan76543 жыл бұрын
Your hard work will be rewarded!
@TheAbstractcode3 жыл бұрын
Good luck! Saw your videos in my senior year of undergrad and they helped me decide on pursuing a PhD. I'm studying for my 1st qualifying exam right now and feel that sense of being overwhelmed. Crush it!
@T3WI3 жыл бұрын
Darn, now I’ve gotta wait another month. Good luck on the test and can’t wait to hear about your favorable results :)
@matthewyusuf47573 жыл бұрын
Good luck Andrew! I'm starting undergrad Physics soon and you've been a great inspiration to me ✌️
@marinecwo43 жыл бұрын
Good luck Andrew and kick some ass!😊
@malikasim39593 жыл бұрын
Good luck for your exam dude !! ❣️
@jakeag_3 жыл бұрын
I live in Las Cruces and study EE, cool seeing vids from a college that I’ve grown up around. Good luck
@KirbyTheKirb3 жыл бұрын
Dude, when you upload a video I get so hyped. Good luck man!
@chopper27543 жыл бұрын
Good Luck Andrew!
@duduken203 жыл бұрын
May the exam asks exactly what you know. Good luck and take care. I'm a big fan of yours and i'm from Computer Science! Cheers.
@baptistebauer993 жыл бұрын
You can do it Andrew!!! You're the man!
@YourLocalCafe3 жыл бұрын
Hey andrew! I wish you all the best for your test which you will contest to research at your best. That came out nice, anyway dont be stressed or overwhelmed just write a sticky note stick it at your desk stating your plan of action and half a week before your exam reflect what all ya did and u MUST he golden.
@abdulazizboalbanat17633 жыл бұрын
Best of luck! Have my qualifying exam in a couple of months and the workload is definitely overwhelming
@kulvirchavda96033 жыл бұрын
I wish you the best of luck!
@joshherring99093 жыл бұрын
Best of luck! You got this! Things will be alright :)
@legandhand3 жыл бұрын
Good luck, I wish the best for you
@thegamerghosty78303 жыл бұрын
I hope the exam goes well!
@prayaagkatta77043 жыл бұрын
All the best!
@timcourts63423 жыл бұрын
Good luck Andrew 😊😊
@JillGG3 жыл бұрын
Starting Grad School this fall and this added to my anxiety 😅 good luck!!
@bananaapple80633 жыл бұрын
Good luck bro !
@shantanudash73 жыл бұрын
Andrew after the exams please post more. It motivates me to study more.
@alexbenanti51253 жыл бұрын
Good luck you got this 👍🏻
@ottothelord57553 жыл бұрын
Good luck man! :D
@Sambungus3 жыл бұрын
Good luck on comps dad! It’s so weird how different comps are across universities; at my uni in CO our comps are 100% research based and are basically pre-vivas
@nashley64053 жыл бұрын
Days the boys aren’t ready for: Andrew gets his PhD😢
@maxwellsequation48873 жыл бұрын
Well he got it
@danielgrosser32392 жыл бұрын
What
@danielgrosser32392 жыл бұрын
When?
@peaguas6293 жыл бұрын
Good luck on your tests
@MrPhenomena1233 жыл бұрын
You got this Andrew! Hope I get to be as good as you.
@amauta53 жыл бұрын
Best of luck!
@iridium85623 жыл бұрын
Ouf! This got me pretty stressed out even though I’m still 17 and i am already going through college curriculums by myself. Pretty scary stuff, kinda motivates me to do even more P.S good luck man! You’re definitely an inspiration
@rahulbball93953 жыл бұрын
I have my qualifying exam (same as your comprehensive exam) coming up in about a month for PhD in Aerospace engineering! Good luck bro! We can do this!
@shawcampbell77153 жыл бұрын
Thanks for inspiring and exiting me in every video Andrew. I'm in high school and the syllabus is mostly boring. You keep my passion for physics alive.
@AndrewDotsonvideos3 жыл бұрын
Good luck finishing up HS!
@shawcampbell77153 жыл бұрын
😊
@Ryan_Perrin3 жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@George.J3 жыл бұрын
I love and enjoy watching your videos even though I'm in med school which is obviously so far from what you do. I'm wishing you the best on your exam, and I believe you will make it and eventually become a proud PhD holder!
@corpulent32983 жыл бұрын
Hello! Recent high school graduate and soon to be cs student here. No clue what any of this means or how to do it but it showed up on my recommended tab on KZbin so all I can really say is good luck and I hope you do well on your exam!
@azimsofi73603 жыл бұрын
I really hope that you'll keep making videos up until finishing PhD. It really helps me stay on track of what to do, and expect going through this "want to be a physicist" journey. But you helped me(us viewers) a lot already. much love
@ged33733 жыл бұрын
Would love to see a follow-up vid on how you currently take your notes for your classes, seeing that you use LaTeX for it now, and how it differs from when you were still taking them on paper !
@alvinstjohn83633 жыл бұрын
Keep working hard man. I hope you crush this exam cause I really wanna see the rest of your PhD journey. Let's go Dotson!