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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.
How to improve my Pre-algebra skills?
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Are the Feynman lectures on physics good?
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Studying Advice for success in organic chemistry ....
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Other List some valuable online resources
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Efficient Study Tips for Physics, Math, and Engineering Subjects
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Admissions No Data Available on my "check status" page for SULI
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Will a low ranked masters hurt my PhD admissions?
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What should I do to understand special relativity?
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Programs Astrophysics or planetary science?
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Questions about my potential PhD advisor
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Anyone know anything about John Patrick University's programs?
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Studying Might need to take 5 courses one semester in second year physics/math
  • ScienceGuy42
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Schools Can I Get a Computer Engineering Degree at 25?
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Admissions Are engineering PhDs easier to get into?
  • binbagsss
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Other How good are Phys. Review Journals?
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Which are fees more for, a Mres or MSc ?
  • binbagsss
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Drop out of PhD in fluid mechanics and switch to Mres in mathematical physics?
  • binbagsss
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Courses The right Curriculum for a Physics Master's Degree (Quantum Optics & Info)?
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Programs Quantum Computation and Information Master's Degree
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Studying How do you deal with weak background at the start of PhD?
  • MadAtom
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Studying Note taking advice please -- sometimes it seems mindless
  • Mathscienceknowledge
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Advice for my first course in Discrete Signal Processing?
  • snatchingthepi
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Recommended mathematical courses for a Physics major
  • torito_verdejo
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Programs Help with Physics REU List for Sophomore Female Student
  • burntclaw
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Courses Electronics vs Telecom for Physics?
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Chances of Getting Into Grad School with a B-
  • Vitani1
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Studying I need a guide of topics to study maths
  • Santiago24
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Other Questions about physics and math unsolved problems
  • trees and plants
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How do I reference a photo taken from the assignment question?
  • t0mm02
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Other Interesting high-school STEM internships/camps/projects
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How to make the most of a gap year during the Covid-19 era?
  • TriLore56
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Admissions Applying for PhD with Low UG GPA and Gap Years
  • rphysx
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Other How much does one's undergraduate field of research matter?
  • JoblessAndSad
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Erasmus studentship at University of Warsaw
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What topics in a Physics degree don't appear in an Astrophysics degree?
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Schools Ryerson vs UofT Aerospace Engineering
  • chasemcd
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Other Maintaining psychological energy levels
  • sahilmm15
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Programs Difficult Decision: MS Operations Research or Software Development?
  • homeylova223
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Testing Similar tests like the GRE for physics
  • veil
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Admissions Should I enroll in college as a freshman or transfer as a junior?
  • Kalebh03
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What can I offer to a professor for research?
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How to study Mathematics for Theoretical Physics
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Studying Scholars & Physicists: A Look into Their Approach & Use of Online Videos
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Schools Undergraduate Aerospace Engineering in Europe: Beyond the UK
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Schools Applied Physics MS Programs in New England
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How difficult is it to be accepted into grad school in Europe without a BSc?
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Schools Best universities to study Physics in the UK?
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Studying What Should Be My Correct View on Math and Physics?
  • trees and plants
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Background: computational condensed matter physics
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Programs Exploring Benefits of Biomedical Engineering PhD vs. Medical Physics PhD
  • snatchingthepi
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Schools Where to go for physics undergrad?
  • Kalebh03
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Any advanced physics students/academics that have failed?
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Other Small grant to fund undergraduates
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Programs Fusion Energy Research Pathway
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Writing a Paper in Word 2019: Questions & Answers
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Revising coursework during my PhD
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Other Answering Unanswered Math & Physics Questions: Easy or Difficult?
  • trees and plants
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Other How Can I Independently Conduct and Publish Research in Theoretical Physics?
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Studying How Can Academic Counseling Help with My Interest in Studying Mathematics?
  • trees and plants
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Studying Watching video lectures along with solving problems in a book?
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Studying Learning Math & Physics: Questions & Tips
  • Frouel
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Programs Associate of Applied Science Degree in non-career related field?
  • YoshiMoshi
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Schrodinger Equation Research Question
  • Eliot_Abramo
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US School Districts: Changing Grading System - Is It A Good Idea?
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Changing PhD/ collab PhD with a different department
  • binbagsss
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Programs Is there a difference between undergrad physics programs?
  • Michael73
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Studying How can I develop a genuine interest in a subject for effective studying?
  • Jee763
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How do you guys read a textbook?
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Other Choosing a Ph.D. Research Advisor
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Courses I think I won't get an A in Quantum Mechanics I
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Going into astronomy/astrophysics after EE
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How hard is the maths for Mechanical Principles and Thermo in ME studies?
  • lee123456789
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Programs Searching for universities to do my PhD on foundations of quantum mechanics
  • Jamister
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Other PhD in Engineering - Logistical Questions
  • YoshiMoshi
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Programs Is a Dual Master's in Electrical and Systems Engineering Worth It?
  • YoshiMoshi
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My goal: to understand circuits/chips/Assembly/etc.
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Can you name someone that pulled off a certain impossible feat academically?
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Programs Difference Between Postbaccalaureate and a Graduate Certificate?
  • YoshiMoshi
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Other Is Major GPA More Important Than Cumulative GPA for Graduate School Admissions?
  • Ravenhaven
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Courses Struggling in my First Year of Graduate School
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Courses Statistical Physics vs QFT vs General relativity
  • Strohmann
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Other What "research" are graduate schools looking for?
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Studying Internalizing math using programming?
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Schools ETH Zurich Physics or HEP? Or something else?
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Insights Corrections to the Australian Physics Olympiad Questions and Solutions
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Studying Going back to study physics after long time hiatus + some illness
  • jasonbored
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Programs Is this degree worth it? (online CS degree)
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Studying How can I increase my scores in my studies?
  • Frigus
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A question to physicists: Should I have an advanced level of mathematics?
  • N2020Ar
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Programs Western Governors University: Legit Online Degrees?
  • Connor
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Courses Course on Semiconductor Physics as part of my EE degree
  • quixote
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What Prerequisites do I need in order to understand Quantum Tunneling?
  • wolfy
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Studying Learning mathematics in an interdisciplinary program
  • ElectronicTeaCup
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Which engineering branch would be the best for me?
  • Mariusbb
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Courses Looking for advice for learning QFT
  • Haorong Wu
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Other The HB-11 Plasma Pinch: A Solution to Fusion Energy?
  • FourEyedRaven
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Grad school with no Physics GRE but research experience?
  • Vitani1
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Studying How can I deal with a class that moves EXTREMELY fast?
  • TechieDork
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Schools Becoming A Successful Online Learner
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Programs Is an MS in Operations research worth it?
  • homeylova223
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