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Schools Duration of PhD in Canadian Universities
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Learn Deeper Math for Physics & Chemistry Undergrads
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One semester of undergrad left: What class MUST I take before leaving
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What Does a Grade of R Mean After Accidentally Dropping a Class?
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Considering A/AS Level Physics as an External Candidate: What You Need To Know
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Pursuing Education in Organic Chemistry/Physics: What Should I Do?
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Is this too much for a semester?
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Maths in Engineering: Working on the Brain Teasers
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Programs What can one specialize in for a MS/PhD in Mathematics?
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How do I apply for Master in Science, Physics at UBC, Vancouver campus?
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How does mathematics research look for physics graduate?
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Does anyone know a resource for advanced Methods for ODEs, Integrals, etc.
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Temple U for physics and engineering?
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Going into Astrophysics (currently in 12th grade)
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Post Your Summer/Fall 2012 Class Schedules
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Best route for electrical engineer
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Engineering Mathematics or Mathematics ?
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Where to find physics internships?
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Schools What's a good university/college for medical physics?
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Should I Take Quantum Optics This Fall?
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Math Class: Necessary or Redundant?
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Programs Which Major? Physics or Mech. Engineering?
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Testing Selecting a Graduate Advisor: Tips and Tests for Making the Right Choice
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How can I find a lab/field that I truly enjoy working in?
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How Can I Prepare to Become a Nobel Prize Winner in Physics?
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How to learn celestial mechanics?
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Programs Mechanical Engineering: Major Remorse?
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Programs Will my degree transfer to a masters in physics
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Preparing for Calc 4: Essential Math Topics
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Top grad programs in several complex variables and complex geometry?
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Avoiding mistakes? What are thought processes and mental checks to use?
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Little puzzeled about how to study or where to study from?
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How can I study Special relativity ?
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Taking OChem and Physics at the same time. Good idea or no?
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Schools How many Grad School applications are reasonable?
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Everytime I start doing math on paper I lose interest
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Schools The importance of gaining perspective in a university eduacation
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Math vs Physics: Choosing a College Major
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Impossible to understand physics teacher
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It's not there, go to the Web Hohoha
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Meeting with a Professor for Undergrad Research Tomorrow.
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28 YO thinking about a career move towards engineering
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American students not capable of attending college
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Programs Doubting to go for PhD after real research experience
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Programs I do not know what to major in But I love math
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Switch from Medicine to Physics: Considerations & Opinions
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Can I be a successful engineer even if I struggle with math?
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How difficult is Aerospace Engineering
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Can 16 Credit Hours with a Lab Overwhelm a Math Major?
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MHB Is Focusing on Textbooks the Key to Becoming a Better Mathlete?
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Finding Better Pay as a Tutor: Is It Possible?
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Courses Custom Math Course: Refresh Arithmetic & Learn Algebra/Calculus
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What Topics Should I Review Before Starting Calculus 1?
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Quantum Computing: Deciding Between Physics & CS
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How can I improve my technique to avoid silly errors in my A Level exams?
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What's a quick way to brush up on math and physics?
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Should I Choose Biology or Economics for My Fourth A-Level?
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Applied mathemics career prospects - Msc enough?
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Application with 3 A levels only?
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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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