STEM Academic Advising Forum

Browse and request academic advising for all sciences, math and engineering. Topics include school selection, GRE tests, degree information, funding and more. Find the help you need here to navigate and succeed.

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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?

  • boykamazing
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What are effective techniques for retaining knowledge in mathematics?

  • The Learner
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How to get an internship in physics?

  • em370
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Programs Odds of getting into Nuclear PhD program at MIT

  • nukapprentice
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Functional Analysis or group representations?

  • Maybe_Memorie
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Calculus is seriously stressing me out.

  • mureecy
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Programs EE Majors: Should I take Electric Circuits or Digital Logic?

  • Ryuk1990
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Rebuilding Math Foundations: Reflection on a Late Start

  • vikingofsixth
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Stats / Applied Math programs to consider?

  • devinedj
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I am scientific and artistic glassblower

  • Freetomove
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Does it really matter where you get your B.Sc?

  • Abidal Sala
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Tips for Navigating Community College and Preparing for Physics at UT Austin

  • RZimmerman3
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Why Is AP Physics So Challenging for First-Time Students?

  • metalicz
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Programs Are American Universities Restrictive for Science Undergrads?

  • slythecooper
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Do I have the drive to be a Physicist?

  • Musiqientist
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Nuclear Physics or Nuclear Engineer?

  • mbrian
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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?

  • salzrah
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Are globecampus.ca rankings reliable?

  • Orha
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Programs Navigating Cambridge Programs & Scholarships as an American Physics Student

  • Bosley
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Situation for Applied Physicists in Industry?

  • ngjimmy310
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What to do when you're frustrated?

  • Tyrion101
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Year 10 Work Exp: Questions for University Placement

  • Ryanzmw
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Is Freshman Physics Too Difficult for Non-Calculus Students?

  • Domn
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Courses Which of these courses should I drop?

  • Fizicks1
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Schools List of schools based on undergraduate research?

  • PhizKid
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Programs Kinda stressed over a major to pick

  • Darkestsolrac
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Need help finding a school for aerospace and astronautical engineering

  • VanHammer
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Admissions Applying for Medical Physics Phd

  • hcaulfield85
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Considering changing from Maths and Physics to Computer Science

  • 9k9
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How do you study Organic Chemistry?

  • Saitama
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Publishing in High Energy Physics ?

  • SuperStringboy
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Are High School Students Exploring Advanced Topics on Their Own?

  • MadAtom
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Testing Is the SAT Math an Accurate Predictor of Engineering and Physics Success?

  • SpaceDreamer
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Schools How to be attractive to physics grad schools

  • grantwilliams
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Programs Geophysics and Optoelectronics majors

  • CatWhisperer
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Advice for starting out in research

  • Violagirl
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Physics on its own or a Joint Honours of Physics + Computer Science

  • FaraDazed
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Programs Graduating with 2 B.S. Degrees: Physics or Engineering?

  • TLRDX91
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Advice on Math Subjects for Undergrad & Grad Studies

  • CheshireKarl
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Programs Is it bad to have bad grades in required courses not pertaining to your major?

  • DeadOriginal
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Programs Unique PhD/Thesis Opportunity - Not Sure How to Approach

  • Aero51
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Programs Double major in Math/Physics - possible? Interesting?

  • euclideanspac
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Can chemical engineers work in aerospace?

  • Nikitin
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Do Physics Grad programs fly you out for interviews?

  • d3nat
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Schools What major to choose in college?

  • Ishida52134
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What is the best way to learn basic multiplication tables?

  • Tyrion101
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Should I reconsider my study of physics

  • damabo
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I got a B+ in Calculus 1, should I reconsider being a mathematician?

  • IntegrateMe
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Is Joining Upsilon Phi Epsilon Honor Society Worthwhile?

  • Cod
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I may have to get 2Ws in non-core classes.

  • Dens
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Completely new to Mathematics - I am an anxious learner

  • conure
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Programs Considering changing majors from physics to computer science

  • nautola
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Quitting Physics: Is it Time to Move On?

  • Beer-monster
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What Does the Future Hold for Optics and Photonics?

  • denjay
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Need Some Honest Feedback On late Bloomers.

  • Ascendant78
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Astrophysics and the Private Sector

  • sikrut
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Courses Two courses at the same time? (Uk)

  • CrossboneSRB
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Mathematics to Understand other Fields of Science

  • V0ODO0CH1LD
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Whether to join winter/summer programs?

  • A Dhingra
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What fields of math progress the most continuously ?

  • carpe deum
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Financial problems for an international student

  • spaghetti3451
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I want to learn more programming. Fun method a la physics forum?

  • pa5tabear
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DAMTP MASt at Cambridge: A Student's Perspective

  • electroweak
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Experimental Physicist: Is Learning General Relativity Necessary?

  • kratos
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After taking Diffy Q I feel like my math intuition has gone way down

  • DrummingAtom
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Proofing Linear Algebra: Tips, Advice and Pointers

  • Nano-Passion
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Schools Graduate school personal statement- how specific about field of interest?

  • LogicX
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Schools Internship opportunities for summer between undergrad and grad school

  • d3nat
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Programming for research physics

  • Sjm757
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How to keep a hand in physics after leaving

  • ParticleGrl
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Programs Decided on math major but I don't have good study skills

  • squelchy451
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Schools University of PA - worth the cost?

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Schools Is graduate School Supposed to be This Easy

  • Aero51
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Engineering Fields Close to Physics: Engineering Physics & Photonics

  • nebbione
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Programs Starting PhD in US Universities at 27 - Is it Too Late?

  • iorfus
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Programs Really behind in my degree. Looking for advice and/or comments

  • SisyphusPrime
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Schools Debunking the Myth: The Real Story Behind Bigfoot

  • Mr.Watson
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Should I pursue MEng or should I start working?

  • geft
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Courses Summer courses in Europe for undergraduates (chemistry/physics)

  • Sirium
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Need exercises to accompany Khan academy

  • yup790
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Schools College Physics - Intro Physics for majors

  • Mr. College
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Math Minor Course Selection for EE/CompE Major

  • Klungo
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Courses Need help to know the prerequisites of these graduate-level courses

  • Arian.D
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Physics Undergrad to P Chem Gradute/Career?

  • BrainFloss
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Am I ready to take Real Analysis 1?

  • SMA_01
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Does Having a Relationship in College Impact Academic Performance?

  • annoyinggirl
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How can I improve my performance in Physics II?

  • EconMajor#1
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Nuclear Engineering: Physics vs Engineer

  • nebbione
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More math for electrical engineering student

  • serhannn
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Admissions Personal Chances at Grad Admission

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Introduction to digital logic design Video Lectures

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Studying Preparing for a Physics Exam: Tips and Tricks from Experienced Students

  • phunphysics2
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Learning Calculus: What's the Right Order?

  • CuriousBanker
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Programs Do I have to know calculus before majoring in Astrophysics?

  • Edward22
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