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Chances of Getting Into MIT w/Sophomore Year Grades

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What's the magic formula for ensuring that I land an internship?

  • tahayassen
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Aerospace Engineering versus Mechanical Engineering

  • goaliematt76
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Having Trouble With Mathematical Proofs - How Important for Physics?

  • Astrum
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Improve Your Study Habits for Maths: Tips and Strategies

  • set
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Emailing professors for research positions

  • Mdhiggenz
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State School for Physics or Elite School Humanities

  • Gabe123
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How to study mathematics rigorously

  • Matzematze
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Seeking advice on switching to engineering from physics

  • Bobbo Snap
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Graduate programs like Perimeter Institute for math?

  • cmb5858
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Schools Things I should know before starting University Physics

  • Aspchizo
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Boosting Chances for Masters in Medical Physics at SDSU

  • Lawrencel2
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Is it possible to rectify mistakes?

  • TyndallEffect
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Schools Letters of recommendation from non-native English speakers (US schools)

  • PhizKid
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Is It Too Late to Pursue Genius in Math and Science?

  • mathgenius
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Physics classes with limited math background?

  • NanaToru
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Newb to Physics, Good Places To Start?

  • Chocolatechips
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Is Accelerating My Physics Degree at UConn a Good Idea?

  • mc0210
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Self-Study & CVs: Is It Meaningful?

  • wrldt
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Programs Best community service for physics majors?

  • Ascendant78
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Maximizing Your REU Applications: Tips for First-Timers

  • member 392791
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Schools General Physics vs. University Physics (and help in class selection)

  • Astrum
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Depressed, 2.84 gpa Physics sophomore, can I handle it?

  • Gaara
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Research during undergrad: more is better?

  • hikaru1221
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Theoretical physics but worse in math

  • phyky
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What Physics Books and Career Paths Should a 15-Year-Old Explore?

  • guitarphysics
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Help determining best option for petrophysics

  • ChaseRLewis
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Freshman year GPA (not horrible, but not brilliant)

  • lasymphonie
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How to avoid out of state tuition

  • jaydnul
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Schools Should I go for theoretical physics in college?

  • BH Wiz
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Depression, doubt in my mathematical abilities

  • hello95
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Another reu personal statement thread

  • Takuza
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Need advice on which math classes to take

  • HeLiXe
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Schools Physics or Computer Science? Starting college late and I welcome your opinions

  • DeRecked
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Courses Switching Majors: Is it Possible to Graduate in 1.5 Years?

  • TDRR
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Schools Freshman at my local community college

  • hrodger
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Should I Take 3 Upper Level Math Courses at Once?

  • SMA_01
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I want to study algebraic geometry and differential geometry

  • pswongaa
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Programs Does it really matter where you get your PhD?

  • FalconOne
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Studying How can I effectively study for the PGRE?

  • ktb
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Schools Graduate school conundrum? Low Ugrad GPA high Master's GPA

  • wrldt
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Admissions Graduate admissions committee politics

  • wotanub
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How Can Aspiring Mathematicians Develop Effective Study Habits?

  • stgermaine
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Schools Switching Undergrad Schools: Should I Do It?

  • hideelo
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Programs What Career Paths Are Available for Graduates of Math/Physics Programs?

  • n1992
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Computer Science vs. Computer Engineering vs. Software Engineering

  • Esoremada
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Schools Don't know what level of graduate school to apply too, help please

  • Lanza52
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Schools Is it wrong to choose one graduate school to apply to?

  • trickslapper
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Schools Is a 3.0 GPA Requirement Common for Grad School Admissions?

  • Angry Citizen
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How do people go about deciding what engineering they want to do?

  • Gridvvk
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Three recommendation letters out of four?

  • BucketOfFish
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Which branch of Engineering Technology?

  • punter
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Programs Too Old for Math PHD? - Get Advice Here!

  • Szichedelic
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Courses What should I review over break for this Astrophysics course?

  • romsofia
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Physics vs. Chemical engineering, difficulty

  • JFrankParnell
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Schools What are the Best Universities for Studying Physics and Playing Basketball?

  • radioactive8
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Courses Find Universities w/ Online Math Courses for Graduation

  • devilazy
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Is Postgraduate Physics Boring or Fascinating?

  • thedexter
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Programs First year with physics major. What to learn in spare time?

  • Ascendant78
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Is this Spring schedule too difficult?

  • kikko
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Programs Getting a degree in physics after MD?

  • thedexter
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New to Physics and passionately interested

  • SeamusHiram
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Schools What Are Math REUs Looking for in Essays and Statements of Intent?

  • hsetennis
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Masters in Math | Chances for Physics Students | Applying to Europe

  • rehanhulk
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Should a first-year be doing research?

  • whyme1010
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What class is general relativity taught in?

  • HeLiXe
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Looking for online study partners

  • dustbin
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Just got accepted a job as a reader/grader

  • johnqwertyful
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Should I switch from Chemical Engineering to Engineering Physics?

  • Nikitin
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Please criticize my REU personal statement

  • ozone
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Schools Grad School at 30: Advice for Late-Age Career Changers

  • brane88
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O level student and I badly want to get into Cambridge

  • Cosmologist.
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What education meant in the 1900's

  • jaydnul
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Schools Help, going to college soon and need advice.

  • SrVishi
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Career options for double engineering interest?

  • Ishida52134
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Where can I find resources to learn higher mathematics online?

  • dbmorpher
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Interested in physics or chemistry but never learnt it.

  • Orha
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Electricity & Magnetism + Quantum Mechanics?

  • rbrayana123
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Courses Advice on Coursework Load for Physics Major/Math Minor

  • Niteo
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What's the Point in Getting Good Grades in Your Undergrad?

  • GreenPrint
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Critique my statement of purpose

  • JesseC
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Wants ChemE job, loves Mechanical E curriculum

  • zachucsd
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Schools Need an engineer's perspective on a college essay

  • eddiemaini
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Schools How to compare potential advisers for grad school?

  • LogicX
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Courses Help Needed: Deciding on My 3rd Year Physics Courses

  • mangoman
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Doing great in upper level physics - but really what's the point?

  • torquemada
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U Waterloo Medicinal Chemistry Program

  • punter
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What is a Major Average in Physics?

  • M. next
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Schools Anyone who goes or has gone to Iowa State University?

  • jaydnul
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Hovering just above rock bottom. Academic Failure requesting help.

  • Encarta
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Admissions Admission to ETH Zurich: B.Sc Physics Masters Eligibility

  • sun.there
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Schools Applying for grad school What to do about a not-so-good research experience?

  • McLaren Rulez
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Programs Is pursuing a second undergraduate degree after completing a PhD a good idea?

  • BackEMF
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Programs I can't decide on what i want to major in

  • Ultimate4000
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