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MIT Admissions for International Students: Requirements & Profile
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Still possible to do engineering?
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Computer Science or Mechanical Engineering?
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13th Hour Decision to Do a BSc. Physics in India
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Has anyone here been to Harvard?
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Only a B.A. in physics, how bad can it be?
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New here, need advice on self study, thanksPS anyone here from UTK
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Programs Advice for future math and physics double major
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How Is Abstract Algebra Applied in Everyday Technology?
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Programs Changing Degrees - Mechanical to Industrial Engineering
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Why Did My Spring Term Grades Ruin My Chances for Grad School?
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Schools Engineering grad school stipends?
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Should I do this subject or not? [Australia]
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Programs Which programming languages might a physics major learn and why?
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Maximizing Time: Self-Teaching Physics or Mastering Math for Optimal Results
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Challenging Organizations for a Physics Major in NJ?
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Im new and I have 2 questions.
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Aerospace, Waterloo/Toronto/McGill
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Research Internship in Materials Science & Renewable Energy
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Signal Processing: Questions Answered
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Engineering or Physics: Advice for India Student
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Do you guys think your competition motivates you?
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What is this field or job called?
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Falling Short of Expectations: My Disappointing 2nd Year of Engineering
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Programs Deciding between Majors; EE+Physics OR CompE+Physics
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Giving Up a Doctorate - A Personal Reflection
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Distance Calculus-Based Physics With Lab
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Schools What graduate schools should I be looking at?
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Schools Current Math Grad School Preparation
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Please guide me find out a postgraduate scholarship in Phys.
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Please advise me on my future goals.
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Engineering/commerce vs engineering and MBA later on
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Programs Can I become a physics major after starting late in my college career?
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Transfer from physics to engineering
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Physiotherapy Jobs - Is It Profitable?
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Difference in Research in Physics and Applied Physics?
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How important is chemistry in physics?
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I'm torn between Operations Research/Actuarial Science/Both
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I know youre never too old, but
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Research Job Interview Q's: Find the Perfect Candidate
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IT and I want to switch to Astrophysics
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Schools Do CC's/Universities fall under Department of Education?
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Programs What Classes Should a Freshman Math Major at UB Take?
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Programs How Can a Chemistry BS Graduate Transition to a Physics PhD Program?
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Unprepared for Internship, Utterly Embarrassed
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Unresponsive teacher via email - how long do I wait?
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Schools College Admissions with an IEP: What You Need to Know in Arizona
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Can self-teaching physics during summer lead to recognition in the field?
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Programs What second major would make me more employable?
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Become a Particle Physicist: What You Need to Know
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What are education leadership degrees?
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Programs EE + Physics Minor or double major?
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Why is Calc II required for Linear Algebra?
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Do graduate programs prefer students who completed BS in 4 years?
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Peter Thiel's 20 Under 20 Announced - will pay these 20 students to drop out
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Programs Math PhD foreign language requirement
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What Should I Know Before Majoring in Radiation Health Physics?
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Programs Can Average Math Students Succeed in a PhD Program?
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Uni for undergrad physics - does it matter which?
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Schools Requirements for Applied Math Grad Schools
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Is This Freshman Year Schedule Too Ambitious?
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Studying Studying books from cover to cover
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Contacting a Professor Regarding Possible Schedule
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How can I write an Email to Professor?
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Programs Which PhD Offers Best Non-Academic/Industrial Opportunities?
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Schools Are universities reducing the number of Physics PhD students they take on?
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Programs Industrial Engineering/Physics Major
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Schools Can average intelligence thrive in college?
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How is it that there are people who just get it?
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Required Computer Skills for Mechanical Engineering
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Schools Is there a connection between aptitude for high school math and university math?
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Programs My diploma does not list the major
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Schools Summer school classes at 2 year college possible SCAM
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I keep referring to the answer sheet while doing physics Help please ?
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Schools I with choosing a university in Canada.
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