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Courses Is the One Course At a Time Plan the Future of Higher Education?
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Can I Learn and Understand Physics Without a Formal Education?
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Schools Is it true that grad school's will disregard a bad gpa if science gpa is high?
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Schools Declaring / Indicating Area of Interest Grad School
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Programs How good is a computer science degree?
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Taking Intro to Linear Algebra, Probability, and Vector Calc in same semester?
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Schools American student looking at physics grad school in Canada
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Schools Undergraduate research in graduate school admission
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Fundamentals of physics(resnick and halliday) numericals
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Schools Literary publcation and graduate school in engineering.
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What should I have learned in Modern Physics?
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How much math should I know to be fluent in math?
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Schools Small Liberal Art Colleges Vs. Big Universities
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Looking for a site to help my MATH
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Need help setting up next semester
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What type of engineering to go into?
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Physics burdened by slow deep thought.
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A Math Student's Dilemma: To Pursue Physics or Pure Mathematics?
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Can I Change Programs Before UofT Mississauga Starts?
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Mechanical Engineering/Engineering in general SUCCESS STORIES?
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What are the most important topics to know before precalculus?
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How Often Should I Practice Math?
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Programs Dual Degree - Computer Science & Biomedical Engineering?
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Schools Needing help choosing a university for eng Big decision
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Should I continue with research?
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Programs What major should i choose, Advise
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In what direction should I be looking for publication?
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Medical Physicist vs Medical image processing?
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Staying motivated after graduate acceptance
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Is Measure Theory Essential for Applied Math Graduate Studies?
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What is the best math to take with highschool physics?
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Which Math Class is Best for a Computer Engineering Major?
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Is Number Theory Too Much to Handle with Other Physics Courses?
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An interesting situation and UBC questions
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Schools Is 35 Too Old for Graduate School in Engineering?
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What should I study for eventual law/business?
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Bachelor's Mech Eng to Master's Aero Eng Possible?
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What is the core for entrance to graduate programs in physics?
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Mechanical vs Electrical: Exploring Job Market Prospects for Graduates
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What are my chances in future physical science/math with these grades?
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Schools Military-related project proposal in University
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Programs Should I Double Major in Chemistry and Physics at UCLA?
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How to read review book or paper
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Programs Should I Pursue a Minor? Experiences of a Non-Traditional Student
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Academic Advising for MD: Get 34 on ACT, GPA 3.9/4
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Courses Thinking of Ph.D need advice on my desired courses
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Is Mechatronics Engineering a Viable Career Path for Grade 12 Students?
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Ten Things Your Commencement Speaker Won't Tell You
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How soon should I be looking for a research or internship position?
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Important Decision to make about honors/non-honors
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Testing Navigating a Classical Mechanics Final with 11 Hours to Prepare
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What Career Opportunities Exist for an Environmental Biology and Mechanical Engineering Double Major?
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Struggling and procrastinating with my dissertation
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What to review from linear algebra for a differential equations class?
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Schools Engineering grad school w/ Physics BS
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Choosing Your Summer Self-Study Path: Math & Physics
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Schools Advice on what to major in college?
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Regarding publication in journal
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I've Butchered my Academic Profile
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Will My PhD Topic Restrict My Career Options and Are Australian Universities Well-Regarded Globally?
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What are ways to gauge one's own intelligence?
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What to Do During a Semester Break Before Grad School?
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Find Best Engineering Fields for High Pay & Recession-Proof Jobs
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Programs What Matters in Applying to a Physics PhD Program?
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Should I Worry About My Grades or Focus on Understanding Concepts?
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Schools Are my hopes of grad school over?
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Trouble viewing So You Want To Be A Physicist
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Considering a Double Major in Computer Programming & Physics: Get Opinions Here!
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Courses Should I take more theoretical courses or applied courses?
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Preparation for Advanced Calculus?
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Learning a language fairly fast (Fortran)
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Guide to all the different types of engineers?
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Quick question about the field of mechanics?
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Warwick or Durham for MMath? Help me decide!
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All the geophysicists in the house, represent
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What Are the Different Types of Physics Graduate Programs?
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Advice for Designing & Programming Circuit Boards & Devices
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I want to make up for the time i wasted
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Modules to Choose for Specializing in General Rel.
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Programs Business major with a minor in nuclear engineering
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UC Davis or UC san diego for chemical engineering?
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Should I Take Mathematical Methods for Physics or Pure Math Courses?
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Complex Analysis or Differential Geometry first
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Why am I struggling with Differential Equations?
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Schools Choosing between Universities for Physics undergrad
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Advice on my first research presentation
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Which Physics Field Best Supports Developing New Theories?
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How can I improve my test taking performance in physics courses?
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Self-Taught vs. Academic: The Need for Formal Education in Mathematics
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What is Analysis? Answers to Questions for Comp Sci Students
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Need Help with E&M: Advice for 3rd Year Student
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20-Year-Old Seeking Guidance on Math Grad Studies
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Options for College: Physics, Biology, Engineering
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Schools What do physics graduate schools really look for, aside from an excellent GPA?
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Programs Shoud I Take my Counselor's Advice for my Major?
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Comparing UK and US PhD Programs in Physics and Mathematics
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Schools Advice on what to major in college?
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Difference between economics, actuarial science, finance and accounting?
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Programs Major and Transferring Info Needed
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Schools Order of independent math study, before starting college
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