STEM Academic Advising Forum

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.

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Should I switch from Physics to Mechanical Engineering?

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Schools Extenuating family circumstances and graduate school

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Programs Self-learning math for a physics major

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Conerned about transcripts and career.

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Anyone have a post doc they want to strangle?

  • gravenewworld
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Math for Condensed Matter or Materials Science Theory

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Programs Is a Career in Physics or IT Realistic for Me?

  • planethunter
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Schools Going to college for aersopace egnineering this fall, any advice?

  • oksana
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I am accused of copying four sentences from Wikipedia in one of my assignment

  • jacksond351
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Mathematical studies before graduate school

  • Desordre
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Physics vs EE vs Optical Sci/Engineering

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Programs PhD with 2.1 UK: How Can I Fix My Hopes of Pursuing Physics?

  • mdxyz
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Courses Which mathematics courses should I take?

  • Sunflower1217
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Ph.D. programs with discrete mathematics

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Advice on subject I should pick?

  • rollcast
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Is Switching from EE to Pure Math the Right Move for Me?

  • Doppz
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Should I take AP Biology on top of my other science classes?

  • jbmiller
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Schools Grad school after a sloppy start.

  • v0rtex
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How Can I Prepare for the AP Physics C Mechanics Exam in 3 Weeks?

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Do I Need to Be a Math Genius to Become an Astronomer/Astrophysicist?

  • ZeGerman
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How Can I Prepare for College-Level Calculus and Physics After a Long Break?

  • Branflake
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Improving Lab Skills: Tips for Better Results in Chemistry and Physics Classes

  • member 392791
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Have any of you worked and studied at same time?

  • k4br0ntx
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Schools Getting in Northeastern University

  • BrunoC
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Mechanical engineering so many Choices?

  • MEM33
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Admissions Help me to find an admission with scholarship ,please

  • Lutfi1990
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Schools First year community college needs advice.

  • Joeglaw
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Programs Majoring in Engineering what is the sacrifice like?

  • skwissgaar
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Are mathematicians born not made?

  • Group_Complex
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Take Foreign Language or a less time-consuming humanities elective?

  • nickadams
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Programs Considering a PhD? Pros/Cons of the Time Commitment

  • tjackson3
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Accessing a paper in a non free journal

  • fluidistic
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Choosing a Language for My Physics Major: Latin vs. Liberal Learning Requirement

  • some_letters
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Schools Graduated high school, help with community college

  • TheKracken
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Programs Are there any recommended study guides for the ETS Math Major Field Test?

  • Shackleford
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Build a Cyclotron - Step-by-Step Guide for DIYers

  • piknless
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Studying Textbook or online website with Epsilon-Delta Proofs?

  • kramer733
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Optics: Physics vs. Engineering

  • jbrussell93
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Optimizing Math Study for Quantum Mechanics and Beyond

  • bobsmith76
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Math Study Order: Advice for Self-Study

  • noobilly
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Hey guys, is physics right for me?

  • some_letters
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Schools Average GPA for Engineering Freshman in College?

  • salzrah
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Law school with a BA in physics?

  • d3nat
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No graduate level electromagnetism? (Oh Jackson where art thou)

  • nonequilibrium
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Linear Algebra What does it mean?

  • MarcZZ
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Schwartz vs. Jackson: Comparing EM Textbooks for Graduate Studies

  • chill_factor
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Is There a Medline Equivalent for Physics Research Papers?

  • rrosenthal
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Programs Double Majoring in Physics/EE: Advice Needed

  • jbrussell93
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Is Being Hyperanalytical Hindering My Progress in Science?

  • Bipolarity
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Is our professor expecting too much?

  • Lavabug
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Programs I am doing PhD in Physics and interested in medical physics

  • skyhike
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Research in Math History? Publication?

  • dkotschessaa
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Returning to gradschool after quitting

  • opaka
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Need advice- Waterloo co-op or U of T physics undergrad?

  • Laughter
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Research Prospects: Graph Theory vs Algebra

  • Chris11
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Math pole (which class was the most difficult for you?)

  • LTME
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Topics in Calc 3 and Differential Eq.

  • QuarkCharmer
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Just how important is exercise to academic success?

  • -Dragoon-
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Application of complex variables to physics?

  • xdrgnh
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Schools Can I study in USA after I have dropped out in EU university?

  • samnathan
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AP Class Workload: How Much Homework?

  • jbmiller
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Courses Maximizing Medical Physics Program Admissions: Research vs. Courses?

  • jsr9119
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Programs at Oberlin and Macalester

  • wynton
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How can I discover my TRUE interests?

  • jbrussell93
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Programs Questions physics majoring and math

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Maybe nursing wasn't the right choice

  • totustuus
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Doing master's first or going directly to doctorate?

  • timothyc
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Schools GPA for Grad School Admissions: How Important?

  • Miviato
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Schools Graduating early, Grad school in Spring

  • LBloom
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Schools Letters of recommendation for grad school applications

  • Miviato
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Is real analysis necessary for success in statistics?

  • Stat313
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Programs Engineering major physics minor?

  • Mdhiggenz
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How can i know if i am good enough for EE?

  • mmkay
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Programs Where would I find statistics on gpa by major?

  • Bhumble
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Can studying methods and happiness coexist for undergrads?

  • Mépris
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Programs PhD in Photonics: Queries from USA Student

  • vinzie
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Did Staying in Sierra Leone Limit My Career Potential?

  • medwatt
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Is it possible to work on a summer undergraduate project without funding?

  • zheng89120
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Schools Do grad schools care if you triple/quadruple up on classes?

  • JVanUW
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Can I go from Chemistry/Math B.S. to Physics M.A./M.S.?

  • cytochrome
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Need some serious advice with my engineering goals

  • skakid812
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Schools Engineering graduate school after physics undergraduate degree

  • Villhelm
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Is differential equation required to study real analysis?

  • woundedtiger4
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Math and Physics: Finding the Relationships

  • tone4sky
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Courses How important are first and second year undergrad physics and math courses?

  • JJHK
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How Should I Continue Learning Physics After My Formal Education Ends?

  • jean28
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Programs Which Engineering Major Is Best for a Career in Thermal Energy?

  • wiggly
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Berkeley v Cornell Undergrad for Physics

  • Lambda3
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Where could I know something about the active mathematician of a certain field?

  • Fangyang Tian
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What do you guys think of the Leonard Susskind lectures

  • xdrgnh
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Programs Major in Physics or Engineering?

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Will 5 classes for a semester be doable?

  • m.hubb
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Relying on one book too much in an essay

  • SoggyBottoms
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REU in experiment physics vs taking summer classes

  • xdrgnh
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How Should I Thank Professors for Writing Recommendation Letters?

  • Latecomer
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Testing Physics/math placement exams for Transfer Students

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