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What Math Topic Should I Learn Next?
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Preparing for math intense condensed program?
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Is Physics the Right Major for Me?
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Programs Applying to College as a Physics Major: Is My Math Up to Par?
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Do Bad Student Evaluations Lead to Change?
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I'm Looking for a Summer Physics Research Internship
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Starting Bsc. Physics before Msc. Engineering Physics, advice or tips?
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Meaning of in partial fulfillment
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Schools Should I Graduate High School Early?
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Programs Question about the math degree (for those who have completed it)
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Help me appreciate differential equations?
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I'm a freshman with sophomore knowledge. Should I join research?
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Programs After a Phd in Theoretical Physics
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Testing How important is physics GRE for applicants?
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Do I Effectively Have No Chance At a Physics Program Anymore?
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Schools Deferring graduation- hurt my grad school application?
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Astrophysicist Salary: Opportunities & Income
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Schools To continue with college or not?
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Programs Is there any school that I am qualify to apply?No GRE result or Master degree
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So I've decided to deliberately fail Calculus II?
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Schools Help translating grad school application form gobbledegook
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Programs Starting a PhD in the spring, a predicament I'm facing
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Computer Vision: What Engineering Field to Study?
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What exactly do I talk about in my personal statement?
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Please Revise My Statement of Purpose
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Programs Can You Overcome Disappointment and Lack of Progress During Your PhD?
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Source of practice problems for algebra/analysis prelims
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Programs Which majors for my interests/criteria?
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Should I Apply to Graduate Programs in Physics with My Current Credentials?
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Schools Are 2.5 hour lectures twice a week effective for student learning?
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One Year Math Masters Degree - Math Tripos Part III
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Taking Calc 2, Physics 1 and Chem 1 in same semester?
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Having a big trouble with Mathematics, but I like it and I need it. Suggestions?
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More advanced physics is just the same with more maths
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Hate uni, really considering dropping it
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Anyone wanna answer a couple questions?
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Admissions Is Public College the Right Choice for Theoretical Physics Research?
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References for thin film physics?
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Schools What university has the best physics program in Florida?
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Programs How Competitive Are Chemical Physics PhD Programs?
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Schools King's College London Maths/physics presitge
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Take the Math Class or the Programming Class?
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How to learn differential geometry?
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Schools Can High School Students Study Complex Analysis Independently?
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MS in Computer Science: Prerequisites & Advice for Rithish in India
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Low curves and understanding of the material
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Programs Crazy for not double majoring in math?
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How much Trig is Needed to suceed in Calc?
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Unusual background, need perspective & personal statement advice
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Electrical vs electronics engineer
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Programs Should I go against my PhD supervisor and do what I want?
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How many integration techniques are worth knowing?
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Courses Is this course schedule too rigorous?
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Should You Join Undergraduate Research in Freshman or Sophomore Year?
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C++ or verilog or random process ?
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I've finally hit a wall with math
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How much does the general GRE matter? The subject test?
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Will a letter of rec from a professor with poor English reflect badly on me?
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Schools Importance of [reputation of] Graduate School
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When to ask professors about undergrad summer research opportunities
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I joined is because I want to educate myself
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Physics with rigorous math - need advice
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Programs Applying to Universities for Astrophysics and Particle Physics
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Programs Choosing UK undergraduate physics degree
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Please give some help for studyng further
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What should I be doing in the summer in between HS years?
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Out of school for years, but now
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Testing Exam Failure: Coping with Setbacks and Learning from Mistakes
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Programs Can a Pure Math undergrad get into an Applied Math PhD program?
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How man of you preread for a math class? All members welcome, mods,
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Schools I am bored in high school. What should I do?
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How could one learn modern physics?
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I need advice as to what math topic to study next
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Programs How could I get Bachelor degree in physics?
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Schools How important is a senior thesis for graduate school applications?
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Engineer wants to self learn undergrad physics
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Which is Better for You: Experimental or Theoretical Physicist?
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Master's Programs in Physics: Finding Financial Support
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How Should I Choose Between IIT JEE and KVPY for IISc or IISER?
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Schools Highschool Physics VS University Physics
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Is a Second Bachelor's in Physics Worth Pursuing for a Career in Cosmology?
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Is a graphics calculator necessary anymore?
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Where can I find entry level books for learning math and physics?
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Most useful physics elective for geophysics?
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What kind of engineers work on creating tangible and valuable products?
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Can Self-Taught Math Boost My BS in Math Preparation?
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Navigating the Challenges of a Mechanical Engineering Degree
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Considering enrolling in mechanics
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Programs Can I PhD in astronomy with an electronics engg degree?
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Is Elementary Particles important for research in Solid State?
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What are the most time-consuming subjects in college?
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Need Guidance for Physics Major at University
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Is Self-Teaching Calculus Possible and Effective?
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Schools Should I take Vector Calculus before General University Physics?
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Programs Integrated Degrees - Are they worth it?
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Route from physics to pure maths?
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What degree do I need to work with space probes?
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Had to quit my masters last year,but want to finish it now
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Programs Is a Background in Materials Science Essential for a PhD in Nuclear Materials?
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Preparing for QFT: Best Way to Approach Non-Physics Student's Thesis
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