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Schools Best Undergraduate School for a Physics Major
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Math Undergrad Thesis Topic Advice
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Brainstorming Science Fair Projects!
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Is it ever wise to ask LOR-writer to mention specific points about me?
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Discover the Amazing Achievements of a 12-Year-Old Astrophysics Prodigy
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Physics B.S. Advice for Junior Undergrad
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Student Membership Benefits at APS: Is It Worth It?
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How to Determine Aptitude for Mathematics
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How Do Theoretical Concepts Guide the Design of Particle Physics Experiments?
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Do I still have a chance at a C+ / better?
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Are There Non-Math-Intensive Careers in Technology?
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Math Burnout: Managing Academic Pressure & Career Ambitions
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Courses Advanced Math for Graduate Theoretical Physics: What to Take?
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Do I really want to go into Engineering?
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Change Attitude: Student-Mentor Relationships in College
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Math topics I need to study JD Jackson Classical Electrodynamics.
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Undergraduate/Graduate Research Question
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O' Levels in Singapore: SATs Enough for Caltech?
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If I want to be a Engineer with the same level knowledge as a physicist
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Trying to come up with a study plan
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Testing SAT Subject Tests: Needed for Engineering College?
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Attending Workshop: Is it Useful for a PhD Student?
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Physics research ideas for beginners
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Choosing between Rutgers and UC Berkeley for physics major?
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Schools Choose Best School for Engineering: UCSC & UCR
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Schools Questions about recommended courses to prepare for grad school in Physics
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UMBC vs UMD for Undergraduate Physics
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Programs What can be done with a Comp. Sci. minor?
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Looking for help finding programs
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Should I Retake the GRE Before the Changes in August for Physics Grad School?
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Programs 1st undergrad degree in arts, want to do 2nd undergrad in Physics
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Schools How should i prepare for studying Engineering in University
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Programs Is it Possible to Triple Major and Have 2 Minors in College?
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Getting a publication as an undergrad
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Want to be an astrophysicist, but am unsure.
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Schools Question about graduate school application
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Schools Dropped Out of the Same Grad School Thrice
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What percent of professors have open positions for new grad students?
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Is Pre-Calculus Necessary for Success in Calculus?
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Quantitative Test Woes: 3 Questions Left, How Many Points Did I Lose?
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Do you study organic chemistry before biochemistry?
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Social Life of a Physics Grad Student
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Followup email/phone call after interview?
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How Can I Effectively Teach Myself Advanced Math Skills?
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Programs Expenditure/earning during PhD in Physics
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Will Publishing in a Journal Help My Graduate School Application?
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Navigating My PhD Dilemma: Quitting Job or Defending Thesis?
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Is this proposed schedule going to be hard.
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Is Taking Linear Algebra with DiffEq Better Than Taking It After?
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Is M.S. Atmospheric Science as challenging as a math major with a physics minor?
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Programs Should I Pursue a Physics Minor or Focus on Nuclear Engineering Research?
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Studying Will studying math and physics leave me with insurmountable loan debts?
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Schools Going to grad school after military service? GRE scores and NUPOC.
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Schools Grad School: 2nd Year Undergrad, Questionable Academic History
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Programs Where can I find top research opportunities for studying quantum information?
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Programs Math Major at UCSD, and feeling depressed about the future.
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Linear Algebra's purpose in a nutshell
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Courses Number Theory. What can I expect from such a course
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Preparing for a Medical Dosimetry Interview - Advice Needed
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What % of Physics students ultimately learn quantum field theory?
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Schools How can I stand out as a grad school applicant?
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Courses Which Engineering Courses Are the Most Challenging?
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Courses Summer course selection question
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Should I take calc-based physics?
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Courses Take Graduate Courses Now for Grad School: Benefits & Resume Impact
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Programs What are some of the more exotic things you learn for a degree in physics?
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Physics related interniships for a student
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What Should You Do If a Graduate Program Isn't Responding to Your Emails?
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Thank You Notes after an Interview
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Programs Which degree path to specalise in.
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Programs Oxford vs Cambridge: Which Astrophysics PhD Position is Best?
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Can You Telecommute on Project Work with a Professor?
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How can I convince a faculty member to take me on as a summer student/researcher
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Physics/Math - Do you forget that which you don't practice?
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What Are My Options for Studying Physics After High School?
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Study/reading tips for a late starter
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Programs Best way to gain electronics knowledge? (for undergrad physics major)
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Looking for advice regarding my future in Astronomy
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Courses What is the scope of these courses?
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Testing How Can I Score 900 or Above on the Physics GRE with Limited Study Time?
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Math preparation for undergrad Physics or Engineering
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Which Intro to Unix Class Should I Take?
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Visiting another department on an Open house visit?
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Help! SOS from a Student Applying to IISc
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Courses What problems should be chosen for a physics course?
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Is It Too Late to Pursue a Career in Physics at 24?
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Should I become a chemical engineer?
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Courses How to Thank Professors Who Boosted Your Grade
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Why do applied explanations sometimes seem more confusing than theoretical ones?
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[Theoretical] Physics Ph.D. application
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Programs Should I switch to a math major?
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What Else Do I Need to Know To Become a Good Actuary
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Physics/Math Undergraduate by correspondence
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Where should I go for undergraduate study?
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What Is the Life of an Engineer Like?
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International students and U.S. schools
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