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Self-Teaching Applied Math & Engineering: Advice Needed
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Mathematics Required for Introductory G-Rel
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Improving an 'eh' undergraduate physics foundation/How to go back to the basics?
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What should I do to get into MIT, CalTech, etc?
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Testing Great UC application essay examples
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Does NASA Ames Research Center have a graduate school?
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How much of analog circuits before digital circuits?
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Studying Hard Time self studying Principles of Quantum Mechanics
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Programs PhD or Job Offer: Weighing the Pros and Cons for Recent Physics Graduates
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I’ve made a huge mistake (or: how I learned I hate business and love physics)
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Programs What can I do with a computer programming degree?
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Graduate Studies in Theoretical Physics - Opinion Wanted
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Courses Math Graduate Course vs. Stronger Foundations
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University-Level Physics Video Lectures: Pre-Med Students Suggestions
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Will LQG Survive 10 Years: Outlooks on Loop Quantum Gravity
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Is Pursuing Higher Education Worth the Debt for Immigrant Families in Canada?
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Aerospace Engineering: US Pre-U Course & Best Uni
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Is this schedule for the fall too heavy? (
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Undegraduate Tips (thanks for reading)
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High School Physics: What to Expect
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Testing Physics GRE Prep: Topic Areas & Books for Success
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Programs What Major Should I Choose: Civil Engineering, Mathematics, or Interior Design?
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Real Analysis/Group Theory in Physics Undergrad?
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A passing thought on postponed graduate study
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Schools Best graduate schools for CMT or HEP-T
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Programs Can I Still Succeed as a Math Major Despite Starting Calculus Late?
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Transitioning from math to physics in gradschool
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Cal Poly for Aerospace Engineering?
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Question about chemical engineering specialties -> future
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Testing Competitive Exams: Physics Quizzes & Competitions Worldwide
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Programs Is it too late for a physics degree?
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Get an Internship with Physics Major at U of I Urbana
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Schools Engineering Graduate School Admissions with Physics Degree
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Making a Physics Club at Community College
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Schools Planning Your Undergraduate Physics Courses: Which Maths to Prioritize?
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Prepare for IITJAM Physics: Best Books to Refer
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Apply to Dutch TU: No Germanic Background?
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Testing GRE Physics - These materials enough?
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How Did I Perform in My Freshman Year?
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Programs Physics or Economics Degree: Which Is Better for a Career?
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If you could do it again, *when* would you?
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Programs About to start PhD program at top five school but feeling burnt out
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Question about my mathematics education, how to strengthen my foundation, etc
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Programs Thinking on getting my a PhD in physics.
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Master's in Mechanical Engineering
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Schools What are the top universities in Florida for studying physics?
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Programs Who Owns Patents Resulting from PhD Work?
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Linear Algebra Vs Mathematical Modeling -Importance in relation to physics
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Trying to get into univesity - UK
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Submit Paper After Rejection: Other Options?
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How do I handle email addresses in a paper as an undergrad?
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Some question before the final choice.
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Torn between Physics and Computer Science
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Is my Fall schedule too demanding?
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Do graduate students learn the math as they go?
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Should I teach myself pre-calculus and calculus or ?
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Schools Can I Minor in Astrophysics With a Computer Engineering Major?
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So I was thinking about my future
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Testing Efficient Study Topics for Physics GRE: From EE to Core Physics Areas
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What job should i be thinking of?
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Which math classes should I take if I want to do an REU next summer?
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Doing research for a graduate student?
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I really want to do an REU next summer
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Should the Government Invest More in Higher Education for Economic Growth?
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Programs Do you actually have to work for 15 hours a day to get an engineering degree?
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Which Degree is Best for Getting a Job at NASA? Physics or Astronomy/Astrophy?
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Schools Probable/Safety graduate school - physics
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Do Physics Majors Need to Love Pure Math?
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NUS or NTHU for Future Astrophysics Studies?
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How to gain programming experience
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Struggling with Your First Research Experience?
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Schools Grad school: what can I study with a B.S in CS and Physics?
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What is a good grade in calculus 1-3?
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Schools Complicated Grad School Decision Help
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Programs Telling your professors what your major is
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Organization, what's the best way?
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Career Change: Aerospace Degree at 26 | Advice Needed
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Schools Legal status of University catalog
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Advice for Skipping Algebra 2 Final
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How do I Locate Specific Research?
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How to study for the AP physics test without taking the class?
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Finding Solutions for International Students Facing Tuition Fee Challenges
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Advice about volunteering abroad
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Schools Do My Credentials Match Ivy League Standards?
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Studying Physics: Where to Go After Serway?
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Programs Complete change of major/career path?
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Environmental and Electrical Engineering
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Is Joining a Student Chapter of a Professional Organization Worth It?
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What is the best way to begin studying Nuclear Fusion?
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Programs Is an undergraduate degree for math the same in russia as it is from canada?
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Summer Cal 1: Good Idea? Take with Writing Course?
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Academic Binge & Purge: Senior Year Struggles
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Programs Ancient Greek over Modern Physics? I'm a Math, Nuke E major
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A few questions about GRE & PGRE (nothing score related)
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Transition from Computer Science to Physics?
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How difficult: First year calculus-based physics without Grade 12 physics?
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Advice on who to get my Grad Recommendations from
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Programs Question about degrees and studies.
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Programs Are the predoctoral research positions available for physics majors?
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Courses My set thoery course doesnt have a book?
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