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Which engineering branch is good for research works in future?
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Is this a complete undergrad pure math curriculum?
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Next Direction in Advanced Mechanics?
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Having a test in classical physics after 2 two months
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Physics or Astronomy/Astrophysics?
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Schools How to study for college math/math theory
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Necessary Prereq Math Class Full?
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Schools Undergraduate College Trouble-Physics and Mathematics: Harvey Mudd and Cornell
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Does U of T Engineering Science Consider School Difficulty in Admissions?
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Lists of Conferences and Workshops
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Programs Direct Route PhD Programs in Europe: Is It Possible to Cut Down Postgrad Years?
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Do I need to be a prodigy to succeed in physics?
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Programs Engineering Physics Degree: Pros/Cons & Pursuing Internships
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Schools Is it possible to delay grad school acceptance
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Schools What courses in high school should i take to become a doctor?
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UG research- Actually doing research more important than relevance of field?
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Programs Which topics/major would be right for somebody like me?
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Schools Any suggestions for NYC schools?
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Transferring from CA CC to Caltech/MIT
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Programs Navigating Changing Interests in PhD: Advice Needed
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Schools Where do I stand for grad school?
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Too Much? Bachelors in Physics & 16 Credits
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Determining who wants grad students
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Some advice from some smart people
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Neuroscience & Math: Advice for Beginners
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Programs B.S. in physics, but what minor(s)?
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I want to go for a Msc in Astrophysics but dont have the sufficient skills
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Electronic engineering student needs help
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What does the job of an Engineer actually involve?
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Programs Can a non-physics major pursue graduate physics program?
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How difficult is it to get a research job in industry?
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Discrete Math: What's the Best Way to Get Started?
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Steps and Requirements for an Indian Student to Join MIT: Explained
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Schools Should I transfer schools? I really please read
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Courses Suggestions for Fall math elective courses?
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Questions about these math classes
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Physics1 honors vs astronomy regulars?
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Study Maths & Physics: How to Proceed?
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Perplexed about my future education and career options
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Programs Please give me a brief information of these undergraduate degrees
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Studying Prerequesites for Studying Physics and Other Hard Sciences
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Programs Being in Physics and Math double major
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Programs Needing Guidance as a Math Major
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Schools Worth it to Apply to Private Colleges?
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Courses Self Taught Abstract Mathematics Course?
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What is the purpose of Linear Algebra
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Is it Possible to Master String Theory with a Mathematics Background?
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Overcoming Guilt in Studying Math: Balancing GRE Prep & Summer Break
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What Are Your Military Enlistment Options for Advancing Your Education?
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Programs MBA after an Engineering Degree or Business Degree?
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How much money are physics professors in the US making?
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My class schedule, question about Circuit Analysis
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Programs Major Guidance: A problematic situation
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Programs Can I Be a Math Major? | Get Answers Now!
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Programs Applied Physics BS going into Biophysics PhD
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Schools Question about math grad school.
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Schools Need help with my physics choice at university
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Schools Finding the Right Physics Graduate School
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Schools Two types of college - where to go?
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Programs Taking Topology vs. another major for an applied math student
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Programs Double major in Physics and Political Science - is this TOO much?
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Topology contents to be studied for higher Physics
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Programs Should I do a Math/CS combined major?
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Programs Nuclear Engineering - PhD or leave with MS
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Schools Grad School Reputation: Impact of Rankings & State Schools
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Schools Prestige vs Grades Which university should I pick?
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Is there a way to make learning physics in the digital age more engaging?
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Courses Take Programming Course(s) or Self-Study?
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Going back to school to transition to engineering
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Programs Could i get a masters and someday phd in physics with bs in engineering?
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Do i really want to be an engineer?
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Difficult Schedule to Bridge Gap
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What are the key fundamentals and concepts needed to master physics?
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Any body is a theoritical biophysicist ?
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OK to transfer in the middle of undergrad, even if it takes an extra year?
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Post-secondary in Canada; costs.
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How much does a person need to be able to live on his own without any support?
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Schools Graduate School: Can I get in? - Thinking about going back to Math
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Courses Care to comment on the sensibleness of my course load?
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New to Physics I need some advice?
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Courses 5 Engineering/Math/Science courses per semester?
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How To Become A Theoretical Physicist
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Schools Thinking particle physics for grad school. Undergrad course questions
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How Can Amateurs Start Learning Physics Effectively?
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Programs Current Mathematics Major; Extra Year for Physics?
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Computational Physics: University Programs in Toronto, Canada
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Should I change my major?Mechanics & Logic: Issues Changing Majors?
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Schools Getting into the top colleges (grades and interestingness )
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Computational Neuroscience Programs in different departments?
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Schools Frustrated Physics Student in Spain: How Do My US Grad School Chances Look?
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Astrophysics into Aerospace Engineering?
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Yet another should I study physics? , thread
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Admissions Do Spring Admissions exist anymore?
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Programs Are programming skills required to get into an Applied Math PhD school?
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Schools Building a strong prep for late highschool early college.
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Enough math in my physics program?
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Is This Book Suitable for Beginners Struggling with Quantum Mechanics?
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I'd like to publish a paper in a journal
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Part III of the Mathematical Tripos in Cambridge
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Programs Advice on choosing major: Math vs. Engineering
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