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How to prepare for Physics entrance exams?

  • Saptarshi Sarkar
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Courses Is It Wise to Delay Stat Mech for Solid State Based on Professor Reviews?

  • Ethan Klein
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Other I don't truly know if I like physics

  • PseudoQuantum
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Studying Why do I struggle with Physics, but do well in math?

  • HoneyMustardAdmirer
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Studying Physics is just getting more and more boring for me

  • TechieDork
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Online Mechanical Engineering program

  • ssyed
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Admissions Comments on my Physics grad school list?

  • Phys12
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My Chances for these Physics PhD schools

  • eternalserv
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Good Software to download and familiarize myself with

  • ParticleGinger6
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Schools To include or not include the Physics GRE scores?

  • Phys12
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Other How do I find the list of individual LIGO participants?

  • Henry Shi
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Schools Applied math and mathematical biology REUs with a 3.2-3.3 GPA

  • bonbena
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Testing Advice for Test Taking Struggles at a Difficult University

  • Ethan Klein
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Studying How does one read a Physics book effectively?

  • Mulz
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Courses What language should I learn for Physics/Astronomy jobs?

  • AstroGuyHere
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Physics Phd Teaching Engineering

  • fog37
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Which 4 classes are the easiest?

  • Dark_matters84
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Courses Uncertain on which classes to take next semester

  • kepherax
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Admissions Sending College Transcripts Now or Later?

  • zachx
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Schools Universität Leipzig - Mechanical Engineering

  • amelune
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Other Physics Publications (Christmas gift for Undergrad Physics student)

  • gwnorth
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Studying Off the usual course of high school mathematics

  • hackedagainanda
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Courses What would you do if your school is not rigorous enough?

  • TechieDork
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Where to go for dental research?

  • timeuser84
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How many hours per day should I learn physics and maths

  • riley4190
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Admissions International Student Applying to Physics Grad Program: Can I Get Accepted?

  • Niku Yamamoto
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Admissions Graduate School Options for Low GPA, GRE and PGRE Scores

  • huffyduffy
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Courses Overcoming Math Fear to Pursue Hobby Engineering

  • MrCosmic
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Will an algebra and trig texbook be sufficient preparation for calc?

  • mjbarr
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PhD Students: What Else Can You Learn From Your PhD?

  • random_soldier
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Programs Graduate Physics after MsC res in Chemical Biology and Bachelor in Biology

  • member 666967
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Should I avoid a pure math route?

  • fishfriend
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Courses Advice on switching from physics to (biomed) Engineering?

  • Mabey
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I would love to hear about how you study math books

  • nox
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Studying Self-Studying Electrodynamics- Am I doing it correctly?

  • Nirmal Padwal
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Other Finding research funding opportunities and writing grant applications

  • mfig
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Engineering: Top 3 Reasons to Pursue a Career

  • GSE
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Other Entering a PhD Physics Program While Teaching High School?

  • Dopplershift
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Programs Masters in Eng/CS after a Math Bachelors

  • insupliquitous
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Courses Advice for succeeding in an augmented physics course

  • rainmert
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Studying How Do You Balance Studying for Physics and Math Courses?

  • HoneyMustardAdmirer
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Courses Dropping Physics? Should I Retake or Push Through?

  • HoneyMustardAdmirer
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Programs Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Masters (online?)

  • Tone L
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Other Looking for ideas for a final mechanics project

  • Like Tony Stark
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Other Math required for advanced classical mechanics

  • Josh0768
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Other Is an Online Degree in Physics Right for Me?

  • gdrocella
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How to allocate study time in physics?

  • SuchBants
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Admissions Following Up with Potential PhD advisor after Applying?

  • ams
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Other Contacting previous supervisor and borrowing equipment after moving postdocs

  • rwooduk
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Admissions Will C+ in biology hurt physics grad school chances?

  • TechieDork
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Programs European Master's Programs in Physics

  • Floatzel98
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Courses Post doctoral opportunity in Complex Systems

  • UFSJ
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Courses Is Taking 3-4 STEM Classes Per Semester Normal?

  • fishfriend
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Admissions Is Changing My PhD Program After One Month a Wise Career Move?

  • Rudra K
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Thinking of a PhD based on undergrad research experience

  • someonetwo
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Some questions about math education -- my time limit for solving a problem

  • nmego12345
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Courses Any advice for doing well in thermo?

  • WienerProcess
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Admissions How lethal is a 600 PGRE for top schools?

  • member 666466
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Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science

  • What_is_physics
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What do I need to study before precalculus?

  • CoffeeCat
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Mechanics resources focusing on math over visual intuition

  • kepherax
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Help learning physics through games?

  • Schlubber
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Studying Physics major with no high school background struggling in sophomore year at Ohio State

  • DippyMcGee
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How Can a Former Boilermaker Transition to Mechanical Engineering?

  • Dalbyphil
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Testing Preparing for the F=ma Exam for High School Students

  • user10921
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Programs Which degree is better for the semiconductor industry?

  • Connor
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Courses What is it like to work as an Astrophysicist or an Aerospace Engineer?

  • sully21
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How can I learn physics as a kinesthitics learner?

  • Feelsgreatman
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Admissions I'm an Accounting / Finance Student, Can I get my Ph.D. in Physics?

  • robbiemizzone
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Admissions How explicit should my goals be in my Statement of Purpose?

  • ams
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Programs BS in physics with a minor in finance

  • lenalmeda
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Chemistry undergrad attempting to go to graduate school in physics

  • J1998
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What low cost project can a physics student embark on?

  • Harold139
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If you could only study one thing in cosmology what would it be?

  • HankDorsett
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Schools What Schools Should I Apply to as a Transfer Student?

  • SloshyUser
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Studying Self-studying plan for modern science

  • Angelo422
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Courses Can I go to grad school to be an astrophysicist with a minor in astronomy?

  • angela6884
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Admissions Can I apply to a US PhD program with an UK Bachelor degree?

  • Gjmdp
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Courses Don't enjoy studying theoretical physics

  • Dingleberry
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Schools Can you do a Masters in Physics with a Bachelor degree in Architecture?

  • samya__
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Programs Which Physics Undergraduate Programs Suit My Unique Situation?

  • Apollo_3322
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What and where to study in the future?

  • Xforce
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Prerequisites for General Relativity (Advice needed)

  • Nirmal Padwal
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Other Requesting a letter of recommendation from a Research Advisor

  • undefined314
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Dealing with uninspiring textbook problems vs deeper problem-solving

  • Adesh
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Pursuing a PhD in Chemical Biology?

  • DanL
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Other How should I tailor my Master's in Applied Physics

  • grandpa2390
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From MSc Nuclear Physics to PhD medical physics is it possible?

  • Balami
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Studying Value of learning the Theory of Computation and Automata

  • DifferentialGalois
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Other Where can I take online Physics exams (Bachelor's level) without class

  • Aniruddha_Abir
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Programs Doing a PhD in both computational and experimental condensed matter physics?

  • member 666466
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Programs Is this computer engineering program complete?

  • archaic
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Other Would it be prudent to double-major in physics and mathematics?

  • ContagiousKnowledge
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Other 2 years for MS Eng or Longer for MS Physics? Science Entrepreneur Qs

  • anasoori
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Other Inquiring about Undergraduate Research

  • Josh0768
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Programs Experimental physics, applied math, or both?

  • thelaxiankey
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Programs Module Choice advice for a theoretical physics degree (Durham)

  • Mabey
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Other Using Databases like Scopus to Find Trends in Physics

  • rsnelsonjose
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