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Programs The devaluation of my degree (free gold for everyone)
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Is EE the Right Choice for a Computer Science Major with a Dislike for Physics?
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Schools Enlistment is ending, seeking advise on applying to universitys
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Study Habits & Strategies: Tips for Upper Level Classes & Graduate School
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Weighing my options: EE & Physics
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Schools How are British degrees viewed by American Universities?
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Programs From Undergrad Scotland to PhD America, theoretically what would the steps be?
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Struggling with Math: My Experience with Real Analysis
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Schools Ranking US Universities according to their physics research
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Courses 3 year research vs. 2 year pure coursework MS
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Schools What's the mean letter grade in U.S. colleges?
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What Background is Needed for a Career in Design Engineering?
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Schools Taking First-year University Physics w/o Grade 12 Algebra?
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Tips for Excelling in AP Physics: Advice from a Struggling Top Student
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Any advice on how/if I should address some issues on my personal statement?
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Similarities / Differences between Computer Science and Computational Science
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Programs EE & Physics Double Major | Advice & Feasibility
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Cosmology: What math/physics background?
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Professor of Engineering Physics
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How to study 12+ hours per day without hurting your
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Quantum Physics without taking Modern Physics
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Is it a bad idea to do quantum with Shankar without having Griffiths first?
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Math Stats: Preparing for Grad School?
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Departments with low/no graduate enrollments worrysome?
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Programs Chemistry Major: Am I on track for Physical Chem?
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Schools Graduate School Electrical Engineering with a BS in Math
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VERY interested in particle physics but
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Engineering Physics, Diff EQ, Matrix Algebra - too hard?
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Schools Does it cost to go to Grad school for physics?
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Courses Are Online Neurology Courses the Key to Understanding the Brain?
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Courses Seeking advice while preparing for a course.
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Which Career Path: Engineering or Computer Science?
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Schools Applying to Graduate school, Thoughts?
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Upper Level Physics classes - really that insanely difficult?
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Physics or Philosophy? Third Year Decision
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What are you suppose to do when you cannot find an answer?
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Work experience placement ideas.
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Testing What score do I have on this AP Calc AB practice Exam?
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How To Distinguish Between Credible Authors?
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Should I Drop Out of School to Pursue My Passion for Science?
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Programs Getting two PhD in SAME subfield
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Programs Questions concerning a PHD in Caltech
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Admissions What is a respectable GPA to graduate admissions?
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26 years journalist needs advise to become an aerospace engineer
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Does attending lectures make much of a difference?
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Programs Job outlook for a physics degree
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The editor rejected my manuscript
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Linear Algebra for Quantum Mechanics Prerequisite
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Programs Can I get on a theoretical physics PhD course?
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Programs Schooling Guidance Bachelors, Masters, PhD?
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Difference between EE and Physics E&M?
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Schools Younger vs Older Internship Applicants: What You Need to Know
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Schools Overcoming Poor Grades in Graduate School Admissions: A Scientist's Perspective
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Programs Math & Computer Science Double Major - What Graduate Degree?
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Physics with proficiency in French - How useful are foreign languages?
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Programs Following your gut feeling when making deciding on a major?
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Schools Maximizing my Chances for Aerospace Grad Schools for Math Majors
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Schools Durham or Warwick University for Physics
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Programs Should I Choose a Physics or Math & Physics Major for Theoretical Physics?
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Programs Searching for PhD Opportunities in Physics Abroad
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Schools Is High School Physics Too Focused on Theory Over Mathematics?
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What can you do with Probability and Statistics?
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What basic skills do I need to work on for a career in space-related fields?
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Should I Sign Up for MITx Courses This Semester?
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Which Field of Theoretical Physics Involves Research in Superconductivity?
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How to Access an IEEE Journal Article on Wind Turbine Performance Enhancement?
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Lab reference material for physics undergrads?
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Programs Parents Won't Pay for Physics Major
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Choosing Classes: Cross Enrolling and Full-Time Status Explained
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Is it reasonable to do this program in three years?
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12 hour/week Job with Busy Semester
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Need some advice on what to do over the summer
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Schools Did You Know About AP Tests for College Credits?
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Studying Can physicists do any physics problem from a university physics textbook?
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Publishing Work in Journals: Pre-Med to Engineering
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Schools Looking For Guidance In Choosing University
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Learn Quantum Physics as a Hobby
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Schools Late application to grad school without GREs
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Can I Complete UBC Engineering with My Course Plan?
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Tips on Balancing Your Own Personal Studies and Full Time Work
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Good reading material for quantum physics?
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Programs Grad School Admissions from UW-Eau Claire: Is It Possible?
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Is it too late for me to pursue engineering?
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Education and Career assessment tool
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What Are the Key Differences Between Graduate and Undergraduate Research?
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HHMI Research Scholars Opportunity
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Testing SAT math scores; low score indicative of natural ability?
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Is ABET creditation nessary for comp engineering?
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Maximize Your GRE Analytical Writing Score with ScoreItNow Practice Service
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Requesting E&M reading material suggestions
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Programs Can you do a PhD in Physics and get a job at the same time?
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Is honors linear algebra worth it?
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Anybody that did NucEng grad work at UMich or GATech among others?
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Programs Do all Physics majors solely pursue Master's/PhD's?
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Programs Does this make any sense (2 undergrad degrees)
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4 Classes of Math/Physics/Engineering a Quarter - Too Much?
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How do I know that I really want to study Math?
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Courses How Can I Download this course from MIT ?
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Analysis 1 vs. Honours Probability: A Comparison for Physics Undergrads
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Undergraduate, how to find research position
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