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How Can I Improve My Math Skills as a University Freshman?
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Returning to Academia: Tips for Applying to Grad School and Leaving Your Job
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How much money do Physicists make?
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What else besides math should I study to prepare?
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Schools How much does your PhD university count?
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Schools I really writing college essays
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Courses Math Courses for Theoretical Physicist to be (Hopefully)
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Programs What degrees are available related to Physics ?
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Programs Does one commonly get a masters degree before a phd
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Internship in fluid mechanics (Princeton, Brown, UCSD )
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Programs Difference between astrophysics and physics undergraduate degree.
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What should I focus on to get admitted to a good masters program?
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Programs Secondary Major to Nuclear Engineering
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Chemistry's Role in Physics: How Much Knowledge is Required?
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Schools Question about physics grad school.
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Admissions Not applying to X school because of e-mail responses?
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How can i become a pure mathematician?
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Is P/NP a Good Option for My Probability Class?
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Best Strategies for Acing Your Math Test?
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Why does EE feel like the same problem over and over?
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Programs Not sure if I am up to a Maths degree
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E&M Prerequisites: Calc 3 & Physics 2
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Registration fees for A levels as private candidate?
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Programs Best technology diploma to take before engineering degree?
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Programs UK PhD Advice: How To Pursue a PhD with a 2:2 BSc
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Where to post: Statement of Purpose | I need feedback
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Importance of these math classes
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Physical Chemistry without Previous Chem Experience
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I choosing an extra class for next semester.
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Mr. Gorbachev, build up that resume
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Learning Materials for Speech, Music, and Acoustics Research
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Courses Upper divsion undergrad course in geometry?
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Courses Questions About Taking 12 Hours of Math Courses Next Semester
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Programs Is it beneficial to have joint advisors in a PhD program?
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Admissions Chances of admission into MIT, Harvard and Penn
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Studying Tips for Approaching Physics as a Math Student
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Math Publications for an undergraduate?
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Thermodynamics and statistical mechanics at the same time
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Schools Chance me for graduate school please
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Studying My Study Plan for Physics: 17 Years Old from South Africa
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Courses Uni course- Biophysical Chemistry, or Physical chemistry
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Schools What do chemical engineers build in college?
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Should I Be Ashamed of My Physics Grade?
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Programs Best courses to major in if I lean towards theoretical physics as a career goal?
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Need help studying for college placement test?
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EE Student's Dilemma: Choose Between Adaptive & Nonlinear Control
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Testing Screwed up Abstract Algebra exam unsure if I have the ability to do math.
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Should I hold off on learning about Physics?
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Making Ideas Happen: A Young Inventor's Guide
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Programs Good Math Major, Bad GRE Quant score?
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Struggling with teacher and class: Should I CLEP or retake?
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Programs Sophomore engineering major, is this planned schedule going to be too difficult?
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Filling holes or gaps in mathematical knowledge.
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Need Help with Your Study Routine for University Chemistry?
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Programs Can I Apply for a PhD Before Completing My Degree?
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Schools Admittance to MIT for Graduate School?
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Schools Starting community college, need advice.
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Which Career Path Should I Choose: Geophysics or Medical Physics?
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Programs Can I skip my masters and go on to getting my PhD in Physics?
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Fellowships vs TA-ing: Which is Better?
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Relationships when moving abroad for graduate study.
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Is a MS in Modelling and Simulation worth anything?
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Rethinking engineering and go something more pure?
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Schools Graduate school without ANY research experience
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Professor is a nice guy, but he is not teaching well. Thoughts?
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Courses Has Anyone Used MIT Open Courseware for Self-Study?
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How to acquire a physics education by self-effort
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Is it too late to switch to a physics degree at 38 years old?
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Improving Your Math Skills: Tips and Tricks for Success
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Relaxation Methods for Your Academic Career
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Complex Analysis or Complex Variables?
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Programs Costs/Benefits of doing a PhD in another country (as an American citizen)
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Studying What Books Should I Read to Prepare for My High School Math and Physics Topics?
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When Can I Start Interning in Electrical Engineering?
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Admissions Entry into studying physics at 32
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Schools Graduate school Personal Statement length if word count not given?
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Programs Cognitive Neuroscience: Chemistry vs Physics for UC Davis Biochemistry Major
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Programs Is this burnout? 4th year physics major
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Tips on transferring to UT Austin
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Testing Physics gre question: checking relationships with graphs
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Contacting Researchers- Etiquette
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Why Can't I Retain What I Learn?
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Conceptual Physics Exercise Questions
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Mastering the Art of Note-Taking: Tips and Strategies for Effective Learning
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Testing How can I bounce back from a bad grade on my first Physics exam?
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Schools Is Transferring Schools Frequently Detrimental for Science Career Paths?
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Schools What Are My Chances of Getting Into a Physics PhD Program?
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Going back to school at a later age?
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Programs Masters before Phd in Mathematics -bad idea?
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The flexibility of a physics background
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Can I do a Masters after an MSci?
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NOT quite sure what thesis to do
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Plan to take 'engineering physics' next semester, how much Calculus will I need?
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Studying Studying Biology or Medicine in different countries
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY vs OPERATIONAL MANGEMENT
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Testing Failed My Comp Exams: Advice & Encouragement
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Aerospace engineering or Aircraft maintenance for MSc
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Career Options: Doubling Major & Minoring for Grad School
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