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Is Math Supposed to Be Tough and Require Daily Study?
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Re-grading Exams: Is Asking for Partial Credit Reasonable?
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Programs Is double majoring in physics and math worth it?
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What Are Some Feasible Summer Research Topics in Physics?
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Reinventing the wheel - how often does it happen in research?
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Questions about aerospace engineering career
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Can You Be an Engineer Without a Professional Engineer License?
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Is Number Theory a Valuable Addition to My Math Minor?
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Failed first Physics midterm; looking for advice.
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Does anyone have any information about summer workshops?
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Circuit Diagrams in technical writing
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Decisions regarding graduate study
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Brushing up for Calc 3 - Concerns
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Do lots of girls study Medical Engineering?
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Strategies for Self-Teaching Math and Physics: Seeking Support and Resources
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Why is Princeton only #5 on the US News rankings for physics?
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Is it too late to start preparing IPHO?
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Programs Major in Physics with Astronomy Emphasis
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Studying Where to Begin with Quantum Physics: Self-Study and Recommended Resources
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Programs What extra Maths course should I take (Physics major)?
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Studying Good Books to Understand the Concepts of Physics
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Admissions Troubles applying for US PhD after Cam Part III
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Can I Get into Caltech or MIT with My Academic and Extracurricular Profile?
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Is Civil Engineering Suitable for Outdoor Enthusiasts?
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Schools Alg. Geometry/Topology Grad Schools?
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Whittaker-Watson or Rudin: Which is the better book for self-studying analysis?
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Schools Importance of attending grad school Open house with other admits?
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Advice for Aspiring Math-Physics Double Major
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NRC Rankings - are S rankings a leading indicator for R rankings?
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What Skills Are Essential for Success in Theoretical Physics?
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Is the field of Consciousness Studies legitimate? Or is this a fraud?
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Programs Minoring in physics, conflictions with other majors and minors
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Schools Should I e-mail professors from other colleges about research?
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What makes 2nd year physics hardest
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Courses Effects of a withdraw from an optional course
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How does actual academic research in mathematics work?
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How can I prepare for the PRAXIS II Physics exam?
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Testing How Challenging Is the Secondary Math Praxis II Exam?
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Math private study: what to focus on
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Learning Physics on Free Time? How?
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Schools Question about grad school open house
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Applications of Math: Examples & Fields
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What are the prerequisites for plasma physics?
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Schools Is Commuting to Grad School Worth It?
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Studying Real Analysis textbook and study guide
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Ipad for taking notes in class (or other gadget?)
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Facebooking prospective professors rather than emailing them
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Prepare for the Putnam: Intensive Math Training Without a Tutor
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Programs Physics and Chemistry? double major?
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Getting a professor to go over your academic transcript with you
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HELP im 15 and want to learn Physics
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Computer Science + Physics: Advice for Double Major
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MSE vs CS vs CE vs everything else
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How Valuable is Tool-Finding Experience for Student Researchers?
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Studying Preparing for industry while studying astrophysics?
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What should I prepare for transfer?
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Intensive Math Training: Get Tutored & Study 14+ Hours/Day
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Testing Tell me about CalTech and their transfer/enterence exam
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Undergraduate programs in Europe (physics)
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Abstract Algebra vs Number Theory?
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MN resident; U of MN or U of Mich for engineering?
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What's the point of freshman physics
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Which is easier: Physics 1 or Chemistry 1?
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Programs Chances of getting into a PhD program?
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West Point Physics: Pursuing a Career in String Theory
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Need advice on how to deal with stress related to studies
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Is Mechanical Engineering the Right Fit for Me?
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Aerospace Engineering for Propulsion: Is It Worth It?
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Electrical vs. Computer engineering
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Advice on what physics classes to take next year
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How important are publications for grad schol acceptance?
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Should I Learn LabVIEW for My Career in Applied Physics?
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Applying for REUs in Mathematics: Advice Requested
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In your undergrad years, is it possible to still have hobbies?
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I choosing the right Path. (Astro-Physics)
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Schools Is AP Physics like College Physics?
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Help with math and thinking intuitively about it.
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Quick question about theoretical physics research
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Should I Drop or Stick with my Statics Course?
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Hear Back from Graduate School? | December App
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What changes have been made to Obama's Post 911 GI Bill?
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Is it too late to become an engineer at 34?
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How does this Physics syllabus look?
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Schools General question about Grad school.
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Researching at Fermilab: Gradschool Admissions + Prestige
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Masters in Physics: Get Into Europe & NUS
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Programs What Career Options Exist for Physics and Electronics Majors?
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Modules for Theoretical Physics
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Schools University abroad: worth it? (and subject choice)
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Physics or Electrical Engineering?
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Programs Minor change, what will it affect?
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How is UT Austin for graduate work?
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Maryland Grad Students: Share Your Experiences
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Some questions about ETH physics
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