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Schools Is Teaching Experience Necessary for Graduate School Admissions?

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Help: Motivation, career advice needed.

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Advice on obtaining an undergraduate research position

  • TPB
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Moving from Engineering to Physics

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Schools Physics to engineering, preparing for grad school applications

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Schools How bad will this hurt my grad school prospects?

  • Hunkydory
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Where to study cosmology in Canada

  • Tombo254
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Fit in some Mathematical Finance in before end of degree?

  • Kindayr
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Conservation of Energy - Physics 1 Paper Topic Help

  • Pcrouse
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Should I go to school for Physics?

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Mathematical modeling: physics degree or math degree

  • vicsmithvic
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Schools Importance of undergrade grades for grad school

  • jmj45
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C++ or Java for Undergraduate Research Oppurtunities?

  • GuitarStrings
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Topics They Don't Seem to Teach in Undergrad

  • TomServo
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Delimma: Need advice from industry's point of view

  • Parsian
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Should I take modern(abstract) algebra or topology first?

  • tyrrhenus
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Courses How large are math courses at u of toronto?

  • ode_to_joy
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Do College Roommates Often Argue About Noise at Night?

  • Noodl
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Programs Possible to pursue math at the graduate level with only a math minor?

  • PNGeng
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Can I take Physics B, or shouldn't I?

  • Thundagere
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Programs Am I Eligible for a PhD? Requirements and Eligibility Explained

  • Bassalisk
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Schools I got kicked out of graduate school. Can I ever get back in?

  • Mistake
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Master of Arts vs. Master of Science: Pros and Cons

  • Monte_Carlo
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What is the MOST INTERESTING area of study?

  • bublik13
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Resitting Advancing Physics B A-Level

  • DanA7234
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Schools Would majoring in mathematics help in EE grad school.

  • Chunkysalsa
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A mathematician starting to study physics

  • Dark666
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Comparing GRE and Physics GRE: Tips and Book Recommendations

  • d3nat
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Poisson distribution and random processes

  • paul-g
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Are computer classes in high-school worth it?

  • bublik13
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What Should I Know Before Taking Intro to Physics?

  • JT73
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Programs Physics vs Theoretical Physics - Help with choice of major please?

  • bublik13
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Best online resource for classical mechanics

  • Olybear
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Applied Combinatorics what is it about?

  • SMA_01
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Programs Difficulty Levels: Comparing Different Fields of Engineering

  • danago
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Path to be an Earth Science teacher

  • Wx_Woman
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Real Analysis 2 a year after Real Analysis 1?

  • Hodgey8806
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Uhm, writing an essay for internship help

  • Nano-Passion
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How Can I Improve My Image Processing Design for a Ball-Finding Robot?

  • Jammin_James
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Struggling in a Physics Class: Seeking Advice

  • Lawrencel2
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Schools Physics graduate school essay help

  • eprparadox
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Programs Looking for a PHD in numerical relativity or lattice QCD in England

  • IRobot
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Finding Employment with a BA in Physics Without Grad School

  • compxci
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Getting Sick During Term: How Do You Handle It?

  • dimpledur
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Schools Email professors for graduate school?

  • spacelike
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Is a Second Year Course Load Too Much to Handle?

  • sphericow
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How to consolidate one's knowledge of pre-calculus

  • Mépris
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Admissions Applying to Waterloo; Mechatronics or Mechanical?

  • bassbrotha
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European institutes offering BSc (English medium)

  • thebiggerbang
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Dual Core Physics/Engineering Pre-engineering question

  • Prodigus
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Schools How much does Overall GPA effect grad school admissions?

  • Finkle
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Sick passes at Colleges, what the heck?

  • victor.raum
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Which Engineering Universities Outside India are Good and How to Apply?

  • saket1991
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Geometry Fields in Laymens Terms

  • Samardar
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Schools How/What should I ask professors at grad schools I'm checking out

  • badinthelatin
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Is Double Majoring in Physics and Engineering Worth It?

  • Seth0Mitchell
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Courses How bad is it to withdraw from a course?

  • Oriako
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PGRE | Resistor Combination Circuit

  • CanIExplore
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Computer Engineering Vs. Electrical Engineering

  • anthonych414
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Where Should I Start with Theoretical Math?

  • Jkohn
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What are the top universities for Mining Engineering in Canada?

  • cjwalle
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Which Math Concepts Are Most Useful for a Physics Major?

  • \Ron
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Where Should I Pursue My Higher Education?

  • Singleterry
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Which Mathematics Course Should I Choose for Next Semester?

  • Bogrune
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Difference bet. Letter of motivation and statement of purpose

  • msaleh87
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Testing Math GRE Practice Exams: Is this all there is?

  • Kindayr
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Is it detrimental to take a weak calc 3 teacher?

  • USN2ENG
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Entrepreneurship vs Academic Career

  • Hobin
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Building Relationships with Professors: Strategies & Tips

  • sandy.bridge
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Courses Is MIT OpenCourseWare Self-Study Sufficient for Grad School Applications?

  • Aero12
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Summer 2012 math REU? (Current sophomore)

  • anonymity
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Physics undergrad versus the world

  • TimeTaut
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Would creating Mathematics with computers be considered pure?

  • Samardar
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Courses Struggle in Graduate Analysis course despite 'doing the right things'

  • TheEigenvalue
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Practicality of Abstract Algebra

  • ode_to_joy
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Programs Physics or Engineering: Which Major Should You Choose for College?

  • guss
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Schools Post-GRE assessment of grad school acceptance likelihood

  • hugheyst
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Is it normal for students to have a bad first year GPA?

  • -Dragoon-
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Failing at Calculus: Struggling with Exams and Seeking Advice

  • Willowz
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Waterloo Pure Math Co-op vs Regular?

  • ode_to_joy
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Programs Bachelor of Engineering (Computer) to PhD (Physics)

  • arpit2agrawal
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Programs 7 Keys to Success with a Physics Degree

  • PhysicsPost
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Is Pure math of any use in Theoretical high energy physics?

  • zahero_2007
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Testing Information about the Math GRE

  • Oster
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Where can I find classic mathematical treatises?

  • AdrianZ
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Schools Choose a University for Physics: UofWaterloo, Mcmaster, UofToronto

  • Physicist_E
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Programs Any good online physics degrees? Bachelors or Masters

  • tjcorcoran
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Is thier a topic of mathematics , that you can learn the most from?

  • Samardar
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How much Physics should a Mathematician know?

  • deluks917
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What Science Fair Project Combines Light, Electricity, or Magnetism?

  • Willis666
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Summer REU for International students(computer science)

  • gaohan
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Its a mistake to pursue for Physics honors in India

  • Esteban-Pato
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Programs Physics major - does it get harder every year?

  • quantum13
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New, on a physics hiatus, , really any physics psychologists?

  • kingbobras6am
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Schools Generic Thread About College Stress Version 45634523.0

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