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Is Engineering a Viable Option for Grad School After a B.S. in Math and Physics?
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How do you fit your studies/job around the rest of your life?
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Computer Science and Electrical Engineering
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How Can I Balance Higher-Level Physics Study and Maintain High Grades?
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Advice on Aerospace Systems Engineering
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Some advice for a perspective student in phyics?
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Learning Advanced Math During a Break
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FIU or FAU for Physics/Chemistry
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Studying Vector calc vs. differential forms, a good textbook?
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Preparing for Graduate Studies in Mathematics: Tips and Resources
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How do you know if you're ready for the test? (physics)
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Need help Second year theoretical physics modules
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How to make a meaningful contribution in computational research?
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Best Ways to Improve Mathematic Abilities?
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Studying An easy textbook means I feel unprepared
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Studying How/Where to begin studying Quantum Physics?
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What's the Next Step in Math After Real Analysis?
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Admissions San Francisco State Univ. or UC Berkeley for re-entry in math?
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Math and physics book to read over the summer
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4-year grant in QG program at Nottingham
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Should I Back Out of My Summer Research Plans?
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Electrical Engineering vs Mechanical (again)
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How do you organize your papers?
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RIT vs SUNY Stony Brook Physics Programs
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Should i rethink engineering or repeat classes
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Courses Are computer science courses worth taking for physics?
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Am I Bad at Math? Experiencing Math Envy Before My Undergrad Degree
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Should I Take Pre-Calc and AP-Stats?
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Maximizing Breaks: Finding Balance After a Pressing Semester
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Another Thread About Solutions Manuals
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Conflicted and confused which engineering profession best fit my dreams?
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Programs Is a good relationship with your PhD supervisor the key to success?
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Studying Has anyone ever died from studying to much?
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Advice on Academic Path DSP and mathematics
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Switching from Mathematics to Physics
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Schools Does anyone know who administers courses in a university?
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UIUC or UT austin for computer science
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Applied Physics and an Engineering Program in NL
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What is the best book for beginners?
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Is a Physics Degree Enough for a Career in Physics?
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Is a career in astrophysics worth the commitment?
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Can you recommend a good site for self-study?
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Which Fun and Rigorous Math Subjects Should I Study This Summer?
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What could I do with the B.Sc. in Physics?
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Studying How can I possibly correct this? Grades, studying, understanding
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Trying to choose between Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
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I need some serious academic advice.
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Should I study Varation Calculus over the summer for classical mech class?
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Is classical mechanics needed before E&M (Griffiths)
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Lazy person - but up for the challenge
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Very, very confused and doubting myself
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Admissions Philosophy publication and graduate admission in mathematics
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Discouraged to continue Physics, should I just stick with math?
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How did you get into Astronomy/Astrophysics?
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Suggestions for Summer Physics Reading
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Schools How to contact universities/research scholars for an apprenticeship in astrophysics?
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Programs Is it Worth Pursuing Multiple Concurrent Degrees?
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Multiple submission to journal and conference
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Can You Pursue a Career in Physics After a B-Tech in Engineering?
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Struggling with Physics Word Problems?
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Uvic Scholarships: 8.8 GPA in Physics Courses
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Programs What Double Major Should I Get?
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Graduate Nuclear Engineering: McMaster or UOIT
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Schools High School Maths: Preparing for College Calculus
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Programs Should I major in Computer Science for Math Graduate School?
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Programs For those who have or about to complete your phd
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Advice for High School Senior Seeking Career in Science
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Is chemistry needed for astronomy/astrophysics
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Programs Can I Get Into a PhD Program from a Low-Ranked School?
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Programs Where to find PhD and Masters Thesis online?
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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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