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Schools Is College Holding Back Self-Learners Who Are Ahead of the Curriculum?
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Ratio of faculty positions to applicants
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Caltech Master's and Ph.D. Programs
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Feelings discouraged by Real Analysis
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Test grades largely independent of how much I study
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Deciding between U British Columbia and UC San Diego for physics
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Object Oriented Programming vs PDE?
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Masters in Math from non-math Background but w/ good GRE subjec
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Navigating the Complexities of Academic Publishing: What Should You Know?
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I want to get prepared for master at homehelp please
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Should I Take Extra Classes to Do Undergrad Research with My Favorite Professor?
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Schools University of HK VS The Chinese university of HK
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The right way to do engineering ?
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Should I Write a Letter of Recommendation for a Pre-Med Student as a TA?
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Advanced Mathematical Methods Class - Question about Utility
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How long can I expect to work on Spivak?
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Difference between undergrad quantum and graduate quantum
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Difference between graduate EM and undergrad EM
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Courses Which instrument would be a better tool for advanced physics courses?
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Medical Physics Choices: Purdue, Cincinnati, WSU, UKY, SBU
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What are highly technical but highly visual subjects?
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Difference between Engineering Physics and Applied Physics
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Best Physics Department - Top Faculty
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Programs Switching Majors: Advice on Physics | Should I Change?
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Programs Should I add a second major in Math?
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MSME: How high should/could I aim?
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Complete Undergraduate Physics Syllabus
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Testing GRE physics: Evaluation of my abilities
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What Classes Should I Take for an Applied Math PhD?
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Schools Summer mathematics internship for high school students?
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Programs Succeeding in physics without having physics major And powerful math
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Continue EE or change to Physics and Astronomy
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(Stressed Electrical Engineer) How Do You Learn to Design Circuits?
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What to do when your instructor is wrong?
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If I suck at Algebra should I even pursue moving forward?
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Which Linear Algebra Course Should I Choose for Grad School Prep?
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Programs Is it ever okay to ask what your phd offer status is?
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Courses Seeking advice on Grad level Thermo/Stat Mech course
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Interested in Chaos Theory, Complex Systems, Nonlinear Systems
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Programs Math classes to supplement CS degree
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How to stand out from the crowd given you were not a child prodigy?
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Dilemma: Engineering vs. Math - Help me Decide
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Mastering MATH2405: Tips for Success from a Determined 2nd Year Student
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Is Magnetism one of the hardest topics in Physics?
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Schools Geometry in High School: Is it Worthwhile Studying?
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Pick adviser based on matching research interest vs. adviser competence
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How can I approach studying and understanding physics more effectively?
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Programs I want to be an astrophysicist, should I major in that or just in physics?
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Learn Geometry & Topology: Self-Study Tips & Strategies
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Would this be a proper field worth going into?
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Schools Which Alberta University is Best for Undergrad Physics?
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Requiring guidance for Undergraduate application
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Help with Cryptography | Read & Prerequisites
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A bit of a problem with the liberal arts department
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Programs Master degree in Electrical Engineering or MBA?
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Completing a Physics Degree: 3-4 Years & Beyond
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HiUntil very recently, I have what can be called a marginal
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Which subject did you find more difficult: upper-level math or physics?
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Courses GRE review course-is it worth it or not?
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PGRE | Michelson Interferometer Equation
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Not Accredited Should I Transfer?
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Programs Hi,Is it possible to go to the field of Bioinformatics for a PhD
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I believe that I have discovered a mathematical formula
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Physics or E.E. and what subjects?
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Information processing in the brain
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Schools How much math should one have before grad school?
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Schools Sciences and math at a liberal arts college
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How competent did you feel as a physics graduate/recent post graduate student?
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Maximizing Math for Theoretical Physics: Double-Major or Minor?
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Math Major Struggles With Apostol's Calculus
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Program Switch Comp Eng - Comp Sci
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Schools Why Choose Physics in High School?
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Can electrical engineers become programmers?
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Advice on what math I should self study and take next semester.
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Schools Can You Get into Physics Grad School with a BA?
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Courses Real analysis and Integration course for EE
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Internship debate Astro theory/Hep-Exp
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What Are the Best Business Fields for Creative Mathematics?
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Schools Going to grad school but graduating in fall 2012 - my story
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Terminology (what constitutes an undergrad institution)
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Schools Earth Science/Planetary Science Grad School Thread
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Programs Is Mechatronics too focused for an undergraduate degree?
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Schools How good is edinburgh university astrophysics department?
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Finding the Force Concept Inventory
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Programs Preparing to apply for computer science as first degree
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How important is geometry if I want to study theoretical physics
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CS, Math, Statistics where to go from here?
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Choosing a University for an AA in Physics & Astrophysics
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Learn Rigorous Mathematics - Time Management Tips
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Programs Math Degree: Bridging the Gap and Understanding Calculus
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MASt and subsequent MPhil at Cambridge?
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Progression to prepare for analysis
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