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Maximizing Your College Experience: Taking SS/Humanities Classes Pass/Fail"
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Do Ivy League Schools Really Matter?
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I got a B+ and I am freaking out.
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How to Ace Math Exams for Physics Majors
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Math needed to be a physicist/mathematician/computer scientist?
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Programs What kind of math should I know as incoming Physics Major Freshmen
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Need advice about a thermodynamics class
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What would be the best way for me to go?
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Can't decide between physics and chemistry
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Finding Monographs in Physics to Resources
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Is This Schedule Too Much? Seeking Advice on Physics Course Load
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Physics? Mechanics? Information?
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Can you help me choose among these?
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Aerospace vs Aeronautical Engineering
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Programs Combined Major vs Double Major, is it possible to get a job?
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Is a Career in Astrophysics the Path to NASA?
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I suggest a faq for this subforum
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Guidance for preparing for Physics I
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Help with decision for engineering curriculum
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Time-gap between Physics I and II
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Learning Curriculum : self-study
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MS Grad Asks: Am I Mad for Wanting a Physics Degree?
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DILEMMA: Which UG program to go for?
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Weighing Options: Should I Take AP Stats?
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Classical Mechanics for an Engineer?
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Reviewing Notes or Tackling New Problems Before a Test?
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What are the best books for understanding vector calculus and analysis?
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Appropriate Journal for mathematical perspective
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Schools Queen's University Engineering, Canada
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Helping a Friend: Applying to US Schools with a Low GPA from Canada
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Courses Help Choosing Physics Course: Theoretical vs Experimental Focus
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What are your feelings about long gaps between classes & waiting on campus
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From Physics BS to Engineering MS: Pros & Cons
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A State of confusion between Physics Honours and Engineering.
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Which programming language is best?
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Criterias to be accomplished to be eligible fr applyng fr 'MS' abroad
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Recommended Software Language to Learn?
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Transferring right before graduation
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Should I Use I or We in My Abstract?
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Applied Physics at Purdue a good idea?
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Very restricted in undergrad options, need advice
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Rank Courses for BS Statistics & Increase Math Understanding
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No Physics Intuition? Tips for Introductory Mechanics
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What topics should I review for self-studying differential equations?
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Can an English Major Succeed in Engineering Physics?
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Schools How Can International Students Categorize U.S. Physics Grad Schools?
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Programs Late to the game - do I have a shot at a physics PhD?
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Schools Graduate School admission and selection help
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BS in space studies for MS. In engineering physics?
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Have you guys ever written an article in your undergrad math class?
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I got a C. Can I get into Stanford?
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Making a career in Computational Fluid Dynamics
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Advice for aspiring engineer student
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Scope of Engineering Physics from IIT?
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Contemplating between computer sciences and electronics
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How hard is Mech Engineering and how much drafting is there?
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Schools General university question (canada)
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From Troubled Student to Successful Graduate: My Story
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Mastering Equation Derivation: Tips for Overcoming Difficulty in Proofs
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Computational mathematics for a messed up student
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Is my physics professor hindering my understanding of the subject?
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Chances of Getting into Caltech - Engineering Student
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What Should I Do with a Math Degree?
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I really love learning physics but
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Computer Science, mathematics, or applied math?
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Programs How can one know if they'll enjoy being an engineering major?
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Things you consider academic dishonesty , but people do all the time?
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