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Is Accelerating My Physics Degree at UConn a Good Idea?
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Please advise the sources of finding sample question for semi&superconductors
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Self-Study & CVs: Is It Meaningful?
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Programs Best community service for physics majors?
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Maximizing Your REU Applications: Tips for First-Timers
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Schools General Physics vs. University Physics (and help in class selection)
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Depressed, 2.84 gpa Physics sophomore, can I handle it?
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Research during undergrad: more is better?
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Theoretical physics but worse in math
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What Physics Books and Career Paths Should a 15-Year-Old Explore?
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Help determining best option for petrophysics
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Freshman year GPA (not horrible, but not brilliant)
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How to avoid out of state tuition
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What are some good introductory physics textbooks and teaching strategies?
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Schools Should I go for theoretical physics in college?
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Depression, doubt in my mathematical abilities
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Another reu personal statement thread
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Need advice on which math classes to take
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Schools Physics or Computer Science? Starting college late and I welcome your opinions
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Courses Switching Majors: Is it Possible to Graduate in 1.5 Years?
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Schools Freshman at my local community college
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Should I Take 3 Upper Level Math Courses at Once?
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I want to study algebraic geometry and differential geometry
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Programs Does it really matter where you get your PhD?
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Studying How can I effectively study for the PGRE?
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Schools Graduate school conundrum? Low Ugrad GPA high Master's GPA
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Admissions Graduate admissions committee politics
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How Can Aspiring Mathematicians Develop Effective Study Habits?
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Schools Switching Undergrad Schools: Should I Do It?
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Programs What Career Paths Are Available for Graduates of Math/Physics Programs?
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Computer Science vs. Computer Engineering vs. Software Engineering
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Schools Don't know what level of graduate school to apply too, help please
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Schools Is it wrong to choose one graduate school to apply to?
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Schools Is a 3.0 GPA Requirement Common for Grad School Admissions?
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Schools Is it realistic for a white male from a large university to apply to good REU's?
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How do people go about deciding what engineering they want to do?
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Three recommendation letters out of four?
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Which branch of Engineering Technology?
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Programs Too Old for Math PHD? - Get Advice Here!
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Courses What should I review over break for this Astrophysics course?
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Physics vs. Chemical engineering, difficulty
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Schools What are the Best Universities for Studying Physics and Playing Basketball?
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Courses Find Universities w/ Online Math Courses for Graduation
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Is Postgraduate Physics Boring or Fascinating?
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Programs First year with physics major. What to learn in spare time?
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Is this Spring schedule too difficult?
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Programs Getting a degree in physics after MD?
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New to Physics and passionately interested
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Schools What Are Math REUs Looking for in Essays and Statements of Intent?
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Masters in Math | Chances for Physics Students | Applying to Europe
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Should a first-year be doing research?
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What class is general relativity taught in?
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Looking for online study partners
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What Are Some Research Ideas in Theoretical Physics for Graduate Students?
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Just got accepted a job as a reader/grader
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Should I switch from Chemical Engineering to Engineering Physics?
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Please criticize my REU personal statement
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Schools Grad School at 30: Advice for Late-Age Career Changers
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O level student and I badly want to get into Cambridge
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What education meant in the 1900's
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Essential Skills for [Physics, Math, Eng.] Majors: Research Papers/Journals
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Schools Help, going to college soon and need advice.
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Career options for double engineering interest?
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Where can I find resources to learn higher mathematics online?
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Interested in physics or chemistry but never learnt it.
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Electricity & Magnetism + Quantum Mechanics?
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Courses Advice on Coursework Load for Physics Major/Math Minor
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What's the Point in Getting Good Grades in Your Undergrad?
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Critique my statement of purpose
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Wants ChemE job, loves Mechanical E curriculum
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Schools Need an engineer's perspective on a college essay
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Schools How to compare potential advisers for grad school?
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Courses Help Needed: Deciding on My 3rd Year Physics Courses
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Doing great in upper level physics - but really what's the point?
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U Waterloo Medicinal Chemistry Program
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What is a Major Average in Physics?
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Schools Anyone who goes or has gone to Iowa State University?
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Hovering just above rock bottom. Academic Failure requesting help.
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Admissions Admission to ETH Zurich: B.Sc Physics Masters Eligibility
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Schools Applying for grad school What to do about a not-so-good research experience?
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Programs Is pursuing a second undergraduate degree after completing a PhD a good idea?
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Programs I can't decide on what i want to major in
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Additional problems in Classical Mechanics
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Programs Changing disciplines after finishing undergrad Degree
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Need ideas for final year project
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Is a PhD in Physics the Right Path for Me?
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Courses I don't know the topics of maths under each kind of engineering courses
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Testing What resources can help me prepare for logic gate problems on the Physics GRE?
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Programs Physics major needs advice on choosing a minor
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Is COT3100 (Computational Structures) suitable for beginners in programming?
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Trying to make sense of math sequence
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Ideas Re: Practical Projects using MV Calculus and Linear Algebra
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Linear Algebra vs. Probability Modeling
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How to deal with people having a headstart.
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Schools Falsifying signature in college. Consequence?
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What areas of brain research should I get involved in?
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Schools Mathematicians opinion on university modules
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Math self study advice for future physics self study
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Studying Is self-studying advanced physics a silly idea?
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Question Regarding Society of Physics Students
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