STEM Academic Advising Forum

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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How to gain programming experience

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Struggling with Your First Research Experience?

  • R.P.F.
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Schools Grad school: what can I study with a B.S in CS and Physics?

  • Carnivroar
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What is a good grade in calculus 1-3?

  • mharten1
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Schools Complicated Grad School Decision Help

  • OnlytheEnergy
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Programs Telling your professors what your major is

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Organization, what's the best way?

  • phy6!
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Career Change: Aerospace Degree at 26 | Advice Needed

  • sandplasma
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Schools Legal status of University catalog

  • Pengwuino
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Advice for Skipping Algebra 2 Final

  • Rank Penguin
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How do I Locate Specific Research?

  • Thing1
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How to study for the AP physics test without taking the class?

  • SystemaNoob1
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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?

  • moperry00@gma
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Studying Physics: Where to Go After Serway?

  • thetrice
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Programs Complete change of major/career path?

  • blackmamba222
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Environmental and Electrical Engineering

  • blaughli
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Is Joining a Student Chapter of a Professional Organization Worth It?

  • Angry Citizen
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What is the best way to begin studying Nuclear Fusion?

  • black phantom
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Programs Is an undergraduate degree for math the same in russia as it is from canada?

  • kramer733
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Summer Cal 1: Good Idea? Take with Writing Course?

  • Mista Jay
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Academic Binge & Purge: Senior Year Struggles

  • cdotter
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Programs Ancient Greek over Modern Physics? I'm a Math, Nuke E major

  • IA700
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A few questions about GRE & PGRE (nothing score related)

  • twofu
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Transition from Computer Science to Physics?

  • ozone
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How difficult: First year calculus-based physics without Grade 12 physics?

  • lillybeans
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Advice on who to get my Grad Recommendations from

  • NeoZeon
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Programs Question about degrees and studies.

  • makesnosense
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Programs Are the predoctoral research positions available for physics majors?

  • 12salsalover
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Courses My set thoery course doesnt have a book?

  • anonymity
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Are Lab Reports Really That Intense in Physics and Engineering Classes?

  • Angry Citizen
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Schools Is it possible to start college over?

  • kostoglotov12
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Studying Is studying a little bit of statistics worth it?

  • guss
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Programs Pursuing a Chemistry PhD with a Physics BA

  • mtnfizzixdude
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Schools What university has the best physicse education in the world?

  • Jarfi
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How Do You Secure REU Letters of Recommendation During Winter Break?

  • Fisicks
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The field of math being more competitive than the field of physics?

  • R.P.F.
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Uncertainty in measurement (GRE question)

  • 0ddbio
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Should I Skip the Remaining Lectures in My Online Calc III Class?

  • Null_
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Aeronautical Engineering with UNEM | Education

  • Zany
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A question out of curiousity in regards to different school boards

  • Tronic
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Schools As a college sophmore, what should my approach be for writing a research paper?

  • gikiian
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Is it a good idea to take Calc 2 and Engineering Physics in the summer?

  • liubare
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What Type of Engineering Should I Go Into?

  • Kevin_Axion
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Admissions When can I start applying for REU?

  • QuarkCharmer
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Programs Jobs with Physics/Math Degrees: Astronomy, Nutrition & More

  • mayodt
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Schools Want to be Physicist? Still in High School?

  • Gravitons
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Schools Aerospace Engineering University

  • CuriousCookie
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Preparing for Singapore Physics Olympiad

  • fterh
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Schools What college classes cover hypercubes and topology?

  • Andrewjh07
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Schools Does the Prestige of Your Engineering College Really Matter for Your Career?

  • AverageJoe
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Programs Career Path Help for Biomedical Majors

  • Ocasta
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Computer Engineering Vs Computer Science

  • hallowon
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Deciding Between Math and Lab Research as a Physics Undergraduate

  • Least Square
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Should I Take Calculus 2 and 3 in High School?

  • yyttr2
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How to Get Into Quantum Computing?

  • thor75
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General guidance - Physics & Statics

  • shaneb
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Studying Scopes for studying Computing after M.Sc. in Physics

  • D!p
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Programs Do employers look at your major or what classes you have taken?

  • brushman
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Programs Major in mathematics of statistics

  • kamikaze1
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Can you become an engineer with a degree in physics?

  • blaughli
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Start Learning Physics: Book Recommendations & Topics

  • Patrunjel
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General education courses getting in my way

  • Carnivroar
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Good Places To Learn About These Subjects?

  • l2udolph
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Programs Going for Chem Engr, advice on a minor

  • arl146
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Need help with which program to go into

  • Tronic
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Programs Chances and Preparation for Fall 2012 Math PhD Program

  • mathgradhopef
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Reaching for CS Engineering at OSU - Can I Catch Up?

  • SkubaStew
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Schools King's College London (KCL) undergrad physics?

  • NatJS
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Programs Is a math online B.A. degree of any value?

  • Stan Marsh
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Courses Big Math Course Load - Is it Too Much?

  • wisvuze
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Programs Reasonable Degree Timeline for Undergraduate/Masters/PhD?

  • Elwin.Martin
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Programs Should I Double Major in CS and Applied Math?

  • avalanche72
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Schools Selecting Concentration for Grad School

  • kitaewolf
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Schools What are the top factors in grad school admissions?

  • cosmojo
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National Student Clearing House dilemma

  • lurkerlurker
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Is Khan Academy the Best Resource for Relearning Math from Scratch?

  • bobbdobbs
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Is the Sager NP8130 a suitable laptop for engineering classes?

  • SkubaStew
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Civil Engineering: Advice for 2nd Year Transfer Student Bruce

  • blaughli
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Admissions Department following grade deflation policy and admissions

  • insaneabd
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Discouraged by marks, quit while I can?Thanks

  • twofu
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MAT137Y1 vs MAT157Y1: Which Math Course Should I Take?

  • barthayn
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Programs PE license with physics/math degree

  • physics305
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Programs Giving up on Engineering major, struggling in math

  • CrossFit415
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Programs What is the difference between these two majors/degrees?

  • TeeAOng
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Programs Improve Motivation Letter for PhD Application

  • mkbh_10
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Funding Dual Enrollment for Tyler: Looking for Ideas

  • TylerH
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Overcoming discouragement in mathematics

  • diligence
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Schools Heliophysics/astrophysics Grad School

  • cosmojo
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Could a Mobile Video Diary Transform Academic Inspiration?

  • zheng89120
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Programs Need Advice for Pursuing a Physics PhD Unusual Circumstances

  • Norm334
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Knowledge required for a research project using Kelvin Probe

  • ahsanxr
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Master thesis acknowledgments page

  • DragonPetter
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Is Cursive Writing No Longer Essential in Indiana Schools?

  • jtbell
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Low GRE's, am I totally screwed?

  • Puchinita5
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Do I Need to Review Physics 1 to Understand Physics 2 Concepts?

  • newbieInPhyis
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Programs Advice for University Student Seeking Minor & Language

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