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Preparing for PGRE: My Recommended Reading List
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Civil Engineer, chemistry is recommended but not required
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How Will My College Affect My Graduate School Acceptance?
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Programs Regret your PhD? Would do it all over again?
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Is online education has any value for my future licence in NYC?
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Programs How much money would I be needing to finish a PhD in Physics?
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Schools Does Your Average Percentage Matter in College?
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Programs How Can I Self-Study Advanced Math for a Physics Master's Degree?
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Schools Tips for Doing Well in College Classes
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How can I effectively learn mathematical modeling for social science research?
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What are my odds? Sophomore Chemistry REU
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Where Should You Start Learning the Basics of Quantum Mechanics?
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Schools PhD in Optics - for choosing colleges
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Programs Can You Pursue a PhD Without a Master's Degree?
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Physics Curriculum: K-12 Education in Turkey
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Precalculus Prep: Time to Get Ready!
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Programs What can a bachelor's degree in physics do?
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Compare: Mechatronics & EE Majors for Career Prospects
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Studying Brain dead after studying for comps
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Which is more helpful for real analysis?
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Help with calculus sequence at OSU
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Programs Finding Direction: Deciding Majors for 2nd Year Undergrad
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Courses Recommended non-math courses for applied Mathematics?
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How difficult does this schedule sound?
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Suggested test taking strategies
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Engineering Degree for Robotics, AI, Supercomputers, & More
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Math Elitists: A Controversial Opinion
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Get into MIT: Tips for 18-Year-Olds After 12th Grade
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How Can You Effectively Self-Study Physics and Explore Modern Science?
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What Advanced Linear Algebra Preparation Is Needed for Physics Grad School?
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Schools Carleton University EngPhys ugrad to grad school at Berkeley
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What options are there to rebuild to apply to gradschool after years off?
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MSc Physics and Technology of Nuclear Reactors UK
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Programs Advice for a prospective math phd
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Learning much more from book than class
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Mathematical probability prerequisites
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Schools Admission process in Russian universities
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Should I Choose Rudin or Wade for My First Real Analysis Course?
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Math prerequistes for pharmacist to understand relativity
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How much is (upper div) linear algebra and algebra needed for an applied math?
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Expert Tips for Mastering Engineering Statics | Fall 2020
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What is the Best Book for Learning Proofs?
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Taking D.E. and Applied Calculus for Engineers Together?
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Please help me to choose 3 rd Year Maths modules at QMUL
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Class Advice: Manifolds and Topology
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Courses Math Prequisites: Landau's Course
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What engineering program is good for sustainable energy development?
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Should I take Elementary Linear Algebra before Analysis?
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Courses Getting into a UK uni via an Access Course
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Advice for Honours Astrophysics/Applied Mathematics
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From BSc in Computer Science to MSc in Physics and
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Another one of those Should I transfer questions
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Physics Beginner's Guide: Tips, Skills & Tools
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Mathematical Statistics good for Computer Scientists?
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Which Fall Schedule Option Should I Choose as a Math and Physics Major at MSU?
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Schools US universities accepting 15 years of education?
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Where Can I Find Information on Pursuing a Master's in Physics?
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Stereotypical What are my chances Question
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Schools College is reserved for intellectuals?
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Studying Advice on selling used books to have book funds for other semester?
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Are unrelated AP classes worth it?
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Pre-Calc/Calc I or AP Calc BC online?
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Where i can study a master on mathematics?
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Failure of U. S. Education System
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Being Forced Into Math That Is Too Difficult
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Admissions Applying to two grad programs at the same school?
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Master Thesis Topic: Fibre/Laser Optics vs Phase Field Models
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Schools Nuclear Engineering with bad high school grades?
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Where Should I Begin Learning About Astronomy and Cosmology?
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Physics Major: Salaries & Future Outlook
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Programs What Are My Chances for Math PhD at UIUC and CMU?
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A few questions concerning very specific programs
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Schools Amherst College and Princeton: What's it like?
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Post Grad in Physics: Academic Dilemma at 26
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Possible to Self Teach Adanced Mathematics
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Can I acheive a first class honours?
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Have you ever experienced academic burnout?
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Lab Partners-is it always like this, or is it just me?
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Getting an Arxiv Endorsement Code - Neel's Guide
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What do you say about this link?
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Courses What Is Required for Preparation for Differential Equations?
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Programs Do I Have a Better Shot at PhD Programs in Statistics or Mathematics?
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Programs Can a Master's Program Help You Get into a Top PhD Program in Physics?
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Which path to take: medicine or actuarial science?
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Searching for Credit Options for Partial Differential Equations
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How can I showcase my passion for particle physics to universities?
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Where can I find high-quality educational videos for biology, physics, and math?
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Programs Difficulty of a statistics major?
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Should I Transfer for Nuclear Engineering?
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Getting into a UC school from out of state
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Courses Is it recommended to take an algebra-based physics course before
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How can you determine if you have mastered a topic in math?
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Courses What Courses Can Enhance My Aero Engineering and Math Skills This Fall?
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Problems transferring grades between countries?
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Video lessons on undergrad physics?
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Scope for pursuing physics masters in the US.
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Are some sub-fields of physics easier to get into than others?
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Effective Project Logging: Tips and Strategies for Keeping Track of Your Work
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For math, would you say that most teachers give partial credit ?
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