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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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Need help on deciding specialization within computational science

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How Can a High School Student Start Understanding the Universe and Physics?

  • Michael3710
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Schools Prestige University or Regular accredited university?

  • ScienceGeek24
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Studying What do you do when instructors inflict horrible books on you?

  • chill_factor
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Is a Master's in Math Truly Worth It for Your Career Path?

  • HiILikeMath
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Summer school or research project in Europe

  • deepthought55
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Struggling with Math Assignments? What Should I Do?

  • ltjrpliskin
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Programs Probable CE major looking for advice

  • BloweCLE
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Where to specalize in Applied Mathematics?

  • MathWarrior
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MIT Acceptance Despite no first rank

  • absurdist
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Hitting upper level classes and I can barely remember anything

  • knightknave
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Programs Should I Pursue an Astronomy Degree?

  • Pisces1987
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Schools Should I Choose Graduate School Based on Location or Program Strength?

  • lxhrk9
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Courses Which Computer Science Course to Help in Computational Physics

  • tmbrwlf730
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Studying Recommended upper division classical physics books for self-learning

  • tamtam402
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Does Second Year of MEng Count Towards Final Grade Calculation?

  • ace-card
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GRE Test: Surviving the Analytical Writing Section

  • polygamma
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Schools Is College Holding Back Self-Learners Who Are Ahead of the Curriculum?

  • WindScars
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Ratio of faculty positions to applicants

  • interview2
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Caltech Master's and Ph.D. Programs

  • Chemicist
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Feelings discouraged by Real Analysis

  • centennial
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Test grades largely independent of how much I study

  • throwWiffle
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How Can I Prepare for a Challenging Analysis Class?

  • dudeman12
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Deciding between U British Columbia and UC San Diego for physics

  • charndt
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Object Oriented Programming vs PDE?

  • Cmertin
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Masters in Math from non-math Background but w/ good GRE subjec

  • Here&now
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Navigating the Complexities of Academic Publishing: What Should You Know?

  • Bipolarity
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I want to get prepared for master at homehelp please

  • najat
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Schools University of HK VS The Chinese university of HK

  • Zweig
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The right way to do engineering ?

  • zaman999
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Should I Write a Letter of Recommendation for a Pre-Med Student as a TA?

  • wjpirates
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Advanced Mathematical Methods Class - Question about Utility

  • Leveret
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How long can I expect to work on Spivak?

  • tamtam402
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Difference between undergrad quantum and graduate quantum

  • chill_factor
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Difference between graduate EM and undergrad EM

  • chill_factor
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Courses Which instrument would be a better tool for advanced physics courses?

  • cesaruelas
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Medical Physics Choices: Purdue, Cincinnati, WSU, UKY, SBU

  • penofguino
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What are highly technical but highly visual subjects?

  • Li(n)
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Difference between Engineering Physics and Applied Physics

  • absurdist
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Best Physics Department - Top Faculty

  • Jolb
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Programs Switching Majors: Advice on Physics | Should I Change?

  • davidp92
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Programs Should I add a second major in Math?

  • GaugeSymmetry
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MSME: How high should/could I aim?

  • schliere
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Complete Undergraduate Physics Syllabus

  • waterfall
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Testing GRE physics: Evaluation of my abilities

  • SANGHERA.JAS
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What Classes Should I Take for an Applied Math PhD?

  • cfddude123
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Schools Summer mathematics internship for high school students?

  • huey910
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Programs Succeeding in physics without having physics major And powerful math

  • Alg0r1thm
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Continue EE or change to Physics and Astronomy

  • Doppz
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(Stressed Electrical Engineer) How Do You Learn to Design Circuits?

  • Meadman23
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What to do when your instructor is wrong?

  • Chemicist
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If I suck at Algebra should I even pursue moving forward?

  • meekrobe
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Which Linear Algebra Course Should I Choose for Grad School Prep?

  • mharten1
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Programs Is it ever okay to ask what your phd offer status is?

  • Ai52487963
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Courses Seeking advice on Grad level Thermo/Stat Mech course

  • kwmashburn
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Interested in Chaos Theory, Complex Systems, Nonlinear Systems

  • mathsciguy
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Programs Math classes to supplement CS degree

  • ironman1478
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How to stand out from the crowd given you were not a child prodigy?

  • sg001
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Dilemma: Engineering vs. Math - Help me Decide

  • jmcgraw
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Mastering MATH2405: Tips for Success from a Determined 2nd Year Student

  • achacttn
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Is Magnetism one of the hardest topics in Physics?

  • xdrgnh
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Schools Geometry in High School: Is it Worthwhile Studying?

  • Bashyboy
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Pick adviser based on matching research interest vs. adviser competence

  • bjnartowt
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How can I approach studying and understanding physics more effectively?

  • Gridvvk
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Programs I want to be an astrophysicist, should I major in that or just in physics?

  • GKDAIR
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Learn Geometry & Topology: Self-Study Tips & Strategies

  • kakarotyjn
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Would this be a proper field worth going into?

  • GKDAIR
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Schools Which Alberta University is Best for Undergrad Physics?

  • ThomsonT
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Requiring guidance for Undergraduate application

  • eggman100
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Help with Cryptography | Read & Prerequisites

  • nourmina
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A bit of a problem with the liberal arts department

  • Nano-Passion
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Programs Master degree in Electrical Engineering or MBA?

  • setareh79
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Completing a Physics Degree: 3-4 Years & Beyond

  • doey
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HiUntil very recently, I have what can be called a marginal

  • thespiritroom
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Which subject did you find more difficult: upper-level math or physics?

  • hatelove
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Courses GRE review course-is it worth it or not?

  • Fellowroot
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PGRE | Michelson Interferometer Equation

  • CanIExplore
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Not Accredited Should I Transfer?

  • MrAlt
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Programs Hi,Is it possible to go to the field of Bioinformatics for a PhD

  • Max.Planck
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I believe that I have discovered a mathematical formula

  • creax4
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Physics or E.E. and what subjects?

  • rollcast
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Information processing in the brain

  • jey1234
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Physics vs Education vs Undergraduate vs Graduate?

  • grendle7
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Schools How much math should one have before grad school?

  • cfddude123
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Schools Sciences and math at a liberal arts college

  • R.P.F.
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Aspiring to get an M.S. in Chemical Engineering

  • cncs10
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What Properties of a Matrix Can Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors Reveal?

  • matqkks
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Maximizing Math for Theoretical Physics: Double-Major or Minor?

  • JJHK
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Some mathematical insight please.

  • Tri
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Math Major Struggles With Apostol's Calculus

  • bonfire09
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Program Switch Comp Eng - Comp Sci

  • gcsm
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Schools Why Choose Physics in High School?

  • Thundagere
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Can electrical engineers become programmers?

  • clint222
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Advice on what math I should self study and take next semester.

  • xdrgnh
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Schools Can You Get into Physics Grad School with a BA?

  • dabibbler
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Courses Real analysis and Integration course for EE

  • serhannn
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