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Credit/No Credit Pro's and Con's ?
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What advanced math should I study to become a successful physicist?
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Thinking of withdrawing from a class and not accepting a research position
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Classical Mechanics - Learning Guidance
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From the Humanities to Physics: Please dissuade me
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Is Math or Physics more important for being accepted to engineering?
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Programs EE Program vs Physics (Masters degree)
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I'm 28 and wanting to make a start in physics studies.
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Is physics safer than astronomy (graduate level)?
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Schools Schools for Astrophysics/ Astronomy
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Importance of undergrad research
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Schools Graduate applications, how many safety schools, and am I deluding myself?
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How important is GPA for graduate admissions in physics?
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What are my options after being dismissed by my advisor in particle physics?
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Studying The Value of Textbooks in Mathematics Education
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Best place to study mathematical logic uk
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Schools Deciding undergrad physics university in Canada
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Achieve a Professor/Doctor Title: Education & Work Requirements
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Programs Math PHD Program Suggestions (Probability)
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Study techniques for intro to Chem?
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What is the Difference between Electrical Engineering and Electrical techonology
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What topics are covered in linear algebra class?
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Programs How many papers should I publish during PhD to get a decent postdoc position?
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Schools What should I study in Grad School
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Thinking algorithms and how to amplify analytical methods in daily life
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Schools High School Student Unable to Decide Between Math or Physics
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My chances of getting into MIT, Caltech, Harvard etc
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I'm 37 years old. Can I still get into astrophysics?
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Schools Neuroscience (reading material and grad school programs?)
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How to develop a better understanding of astronomy/astrophysics?
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Which Lesser-Known Universities Should I Consider for a Math Major Transfer?
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What are effective techniques for retaining knowledge in mathematics?
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How to get an internship in physics?
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Programs Odds of getting into Nuclear PhD program at MIT
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Functional Analysis or group representations?
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Calculus is seriously stressing me out.
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Programs EE Majors: Should I take Electric Circuits or Digital Logic?
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Rebuilding Math Foundations: Reflection on a Late Start
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Stats / Applied Math programs to consider?
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I am scientific and artistic glassblower
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Does it really matter where you get your B.Sc?
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Tips for Navigating Community College and Preparing for Physics at UT Austin
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Why Is AP Physics So Challenging for First-Time Students?
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Programs Are American Universities Restrictive for Science Undergrads?
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Do I have the drive to be a Physicist?
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Nuclear Physics or Nuclear Engineer?
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Programs Which Degree is Best for Aspiring Theoretical Physicists: Math or Physics?
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Programs Which degree for Quantum Computing?
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Are globecampus.ca rankings reliable?
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Programs Navigating Cambridge Programs & Scholarships as an American Physics Student
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Situation for Applied Physicists in Industry?
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Year 10 Work Exp: Questions for University Placement
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Is Freshman Physics Too Difficult for Non-Calculus Students?
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Courses Which of these courses should I drop?
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Schools List of schools based on undergraduate research?
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Programs Kinda stressed over a major to pick
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Need help finding a school for aerospace and astronautical engineering
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Admissions Applying for Medical Physics Phd
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Considering changing from Maths and Physics to Computer Science
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Tips for Advancing in Math, Physics, and Chemistry Without an Associates Degree
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How do you study Organic Chemistry?
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Publishing in High Energy Physics ?
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Testing Is the SAT Math an Accurate Predictor of Engineering and Physics Success?
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Schools How to be attractive to physics grad schools
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Programs Geophysics and Optoelectronics majors
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Advice for starting out in research
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Physics on its own or a Joint Honours of Physics + Computer Science
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Programs Graduating with 2 B.S. Degrees: Physics or Engineering?
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Advice on Math Subjects for Undergrad & Grad Studies
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Programs Is it bad to have bad grades in required courses not pertaining to your major?
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Programs Unique PhD/Thesis Opportunity - Not Sure How to Approach
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Programs Double major in Math/Physics - possible? Interesting?
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Can chemical engineers work in aerospace?
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Do Physics Grad programs fly you out for interviews?
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Schools What major to choose in college?
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What is the best way to learn basic multiplication tables?
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Should I reconsider my study of physics
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I got a B+ in Calculus 1, should I reconsider being a mathematician?
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Is Joining Upsilon Phi Epsilon Honor Society Worthwhile?
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I may have to get 2Ws in non-core classes.
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Completely new to Mathematics - I am an anxious learner
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Programs Considering changing majors from physics to computer science
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Quitting Physics: Is it Time to Move On?
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What Does the Future Hold for Optics and Photonics?
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Need Some Honest Feedback On late Bloomers.
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Astrophysics and the Private Sector
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Courses Two courses at the same time? (Uk)
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Mathematics to Understand other Fields of Science
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Whether to join winter/summer programs?
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What fields of math progress the most continuously ?
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Financial problems for an international student
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I want to learn more programming. Fun method a la physics forum?
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DAMTP MASt at Cambridge: A Student's Perspective
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Experimental Physicist: Is Learning General Relativity Necessary?
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After taking Diffy Q I feel like my math intuition has gone way down
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Proofing Linear Algebra: Tips, Advice and Pointers
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Schools Graduate school personal statement- how specific about field of interest?
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Schools Internship opportunities for summer between undergrad and grad school
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Programming for research physics
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How to keep a hand in physics after leaving
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