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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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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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