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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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 Physics major: should I minor in math or CS, and which language to learn?

  • kraigandrews
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Schools Grad School with minimal research

  • eprparadox
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Courses How should I schedule classes that are close together in time?

  • barthayn
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Studying Where is good for studying statistical physics?

  • expert10
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I need advice on where I should go

  • PlayingMonk
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How do I become fluent at writing proofs?

  • IKonquer
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Trig Vs. Calculus? Which is harder?

  • Jurrasic
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How can I survive dorm life and succeed in my first year of college?

  • kaos86
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Schools Is University of Toronto's math and physics program too hard for grad school admission?

  • -Dragoon-
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What Engineering will I least likely be chained to a desk?

  • Jemal
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Is Environmental Engineering worth it?

  • Jemal
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Schools If precalculus is the very same thing as taking college alg/trig together then

  • Neopets
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Is Taking Trigonometry Again Beneficial?

  • HeLiXe
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Programs Physical Chemistry/Chemical Physics and Degree Programs

  • johswill
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Schools Do Grad schools care about your topic of undergrad research

  • LBloom
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What exactly constitutes math research ?

  • Anonymous217
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Will I hit an intellectual wall with math?

  • darkknight12
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Learning classical mechanics and relativity with a math background

  • kenleung5e28
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Programs Theoretical Physicist PhD: Can I Apply?

  • TJRichards160
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Schools How Can I Self-Study to Relearn High School and College Math?

  • darkknight12
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How Should I Self-Study Math After Calculus II?

  • MJC684
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Do the EE electives I take in my last year matter?

  • kaitamasaki
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Programs How many hours per week do you (or did you) study for electrical eng. degree

  • land_of_ice
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Studying Solved every single problem in textbook over summer, now what?

  • GreenPrint
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Mentoring a Young Future Acedemic

  • Illiun
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Courses Should I take abstract algebra or a fourth-year lab course in my final semester?

  • zheng89120
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Is It Too Late to Start a Career in Astronautics at 27?

  • GliderLogic
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Schools Schools in New York for Physics B.S. - GPA 3.4, 4.0 Major

  • aglo6509
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Schools Electronics Kits for college students

  • Miviato
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What exactly is an education degree ?

  • flyingpig
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Basic Calculus - That's all one needs for engineering?

  • Femme_physics
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Schools Funding for physics PhD in Europe as a US student

  • jweygna1
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Courses 3 Science Courses/W Lab Too much in one Semester?

  • hamudi786
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Can Canadian students apply for NSERC USRA and PGS/CGS in the same year?

  • Crashhh
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How usefull will basic programming skills be as a physicist?

  • VoxCaelum
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Schools EE undergrad looking for grad school advice

  • hugheyst
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I want to know what are the differences between BSc( bachelor's of

  • evra
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Programs How to masters/PhD in physics for an electrical and electronics engineer?

  • fahim_naruto
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How much does university prestige affect physics postdoc prospects?

  • mexijo
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How do I get a Ph.D in particle physics and find a job?

  • Allojubrious
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How to prepare for an upcoming physics course

  • QuarkCharmer
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Applying to MIT as an international student for undergrad physics and math

  • Harry Humpo
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Is the Barron's GRE Vocabulary List Effective for Test Preparation?

  • EV33
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Prep for GRE Math Subject Test: Best Books to Use?

  • epsilon>0
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Science fields that use advanced math and physics

  • xholicwriter
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Math/Physics REU type programs in Asia

  • n1person
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UMass Amherst: Engineering or Physics?

  • ksmitty1223
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Schools First year science course load for particle physics or biochemistry

  • NADH
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Getting pharmacology education to understand drug development

  • Cynicyclonian
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Best universities for nanotechnology Ph.D in Europe and U.S

  • saiarun
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Programs Should I major in Aerospace engineering or Computer Science?

  • Goopy17
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Schools What do graduate schools look like?

  • l-1j-cho
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Baptism by fire? 2nd year of master's at polytechnique

  • Kyleric
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What Steps Should an Indian Student Take to Get into Caltech?

  • karaneinstein
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Which CS Class Will Best Prepare Me for a Programming Internship?

  • fluffy123
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Becoming a theoretical physicist with gaps in math background

  • emp1u23
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When will I learn about elliptical integrals

  • mateomy
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Differential Equations - Modeling

  • HeLiXe
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Need Guidance: Should I Choose Physics Masters or TCS?

  • imvaibhav
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What role does the GRE play in PhD admissions?

  • streeters
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Competing with Pre-Med Peers: What to Expect in Intro Science Classes

  • chez_butt23
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When to apply for US physics PhD: now with 3.24 GPA or wait a year?

  • Mr.Juicy
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Programs Which Second Major Complements a BS in Pure Math Best for Job Prospects?

  • spospo
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Schools Terminal masters program in physics (US universities)

  • abhishekphy
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Courses Does this sound like VERY basic Thermodynamics (course description included)

  • ZenOne
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Mathematical Requirements for Basic Quantum Physics

  • Nano-Passion
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Undergrad in USA to Ph.D in London?

  • jafishe
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EE vs. Applied Physics (different than become an engineer thread I think)

  • skinnyLips
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How difficult is it to get non-academia jobs for a theo. Physicist?

  • metalrose
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Programs Should I pursue a physics degree or go straight into engineering?

  • Apophilius
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Schools Why do college applications emphasize extracurricular activities so much?

  • Mépris
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How can I excel in astrophysics without being a genius?

  • Cbray
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Get ready for electrical engineering

  • napstercc
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What are the best books for preparing for IB Math HL?

  • inception7
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Going back to school at 27 for a math PhD after five years working

  • richard33
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Studying Good books/blogs/ etc. for advancing in math

  • Bob Busby
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What Should I Do with My Summer Break as a Physics Student?

  • Series
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Studying How good is to study from 3 Books at the same time?

  • alba_ei
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Schools Applying to college after graduating from high school?

  • Mépris
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Which Community College Courses Best Prepare for a Physics Degree?

  • WebWired
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How Talented Must You Be to Become a Theoretical Physicist?

  • quantizedzeus
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Programs Transfer All PhD Credit Hours to US or Other Country

  • alnazera
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Are Real and Complex Analysis useful for engineering students?

  • hariyo
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Claim AP cred. for first year physics?

  • nocturne-e
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Programs Theoretical Physics vs Maths/Physics Undergrad Degree

  • tarnhelm
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Changing from mech engineer to astronomy

  • tg7776
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Testing How to get Aha moments in the middle of math exams?

  • sari
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Programs How Do Physics and Chemistry Complement Each Other in Research?

  • Bashyboy
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How to balance thoroughness with pace when self-teaching mathematics

  • Nano-Passion
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Becoming a Theoretical Physicist for A-Level Students

  • quantizedzeus
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The move from mechatronics to medical engineering, tough?

  • Femme_physics
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Math classes to self study physics

  • transphenomen
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