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Schools What language should a future physicist study in college?
- moo-on
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Schools Deciding Grad School: Same Institution for BA & PhD?
- chickenz
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Can I Easily Understand Current HEP Research Without an Academic Background?
- med17k
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What Are the Best REU Opportunities to Explore This Summer?
- sutupidmath
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Linear Algebra Class: Should I Take it?
- WatermelonPig
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Testing SAT Score 2070: Math Programs at Schools You Can Get Into
- Voivode
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The Struggle to Major in Physics Despite Its Difficulty in High School
- kraphysics
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Courses Failing a course in my first year
- wisvuze
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Need help on medical MS program selection
- sailingfish
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Need help picking an undergrad engineering school
- minesweeper
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Hire a Physics Tutor? Here's What to Know
- xxsteelxx
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Schools Does a BA in physics look bad for grad school?
- CyberShot
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Programs A day in the life of a theoretical physics PhD student
- barnflakes
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Getting into a Top Engineering Program easier with work experience
- koab1mjr
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Preparing for a Career in Quantitative Finance: What to Do in 2 Years
- zpconn
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Schools McGill or University of Michigan
- hadron23
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What Should I Learn Before Studying Group Theory?
- zooxanthellae
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How common is it for articles to be published in more than one journal?
- Simfish
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Schools Best Undergraduate School for a Physics Major
- SkoolDaze
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Math Undergrad Thesis Topic Advice
- gungywamp
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Brainstorming Science Fair Projects!
- Lazernugget
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What makes putnam-style problems 'different' from other problems?
- DrWillVKN
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Is it ever wise to ask LOR-writer to mention specific points about me?
- Simfish
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Discover the Amazing Achievements of a 12-Year-Old Astrophysics Prodigy
- Delong
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Physics B.S. Advice for Junior Undergrad
- illidari
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Student Membership Benefits at APS: Is It Worth It?
- Simfish
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How to Determine Aptitude for Mathematics
- Payton
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How Do Theoretical Concepts Guide the Design of Particle Physics Experiments?
- maverick280857
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Do I still have a chance at a C+ / better?
- Edin_Dzeko
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Are There Non-Math-Intensive Careers in Technology?
- FishmanGeertz
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Math Burnout: Managing Academic Pressure & Career Ambitions
- pinnacles
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Courses Advanced Math for Graduate Theoretical Physics: What to Take?
- Lateralus17
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Do I really want to go into Engineering?
- jey1234
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Change Attitude: Student-Mentor Relationships in College
- aspiring_one
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Math topics I need to study JD Jackson Classical Electrodynamics.
- yungman
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Electrical or Mechanical Engineer
- NT123
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Undergraduate/Graduate Research Question
- jmason52
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O' Levels in Singapore: SATs Enough for Caltech?
- scry323
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If I want to be a Engineer with the same level knowledge as a physicist
- Eng_physicist
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Trying to come up with a study plan
- engin2itdept
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Testing SAT Subject Tests: Needed for Engineering College?
- Legendofdeep
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Attending Workshop: Is it Useful for a PhD Student?
- sara-my
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Physics research ideas for beginners
- satisji
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Choosing between Rutgers and UC Berkeley for physics major?
- a7d07c8114
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Schools Choose Best School for Engineering: UCSC & UCR
- FutureEnginee
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Schools Questions about recommended courses to prepare for grad school in Physics
- lsaldana
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UMBC vs UMD for Undergraduate Physics
- Hassan 14
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Programs What can be done with a Comp. Sci. minor?
- gasaway.ryan
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Looking for help finding programs
- Math_Physics
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Should I Retake the GRE Before the Changes in August for Physics Grad School?
- RunSwimSurf
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Programs 1st undergrad degree in arts, want to do 2nd undergrad in Physics
- seprilo
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Schools How should i prepare for studying Engineering in University
- gungun8799
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Programs Is it Possible to Triple Major and Have 2 Minors in College?
- jsreader
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Getting a publication as an undergrad
- mrund3rd09
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Want to be an astrophysicist, but am unsure.
- trentt
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Schools Question about graduate school application
- Quantumleaper
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Schools Dropped Out of the Same Grad School Thrice
- Geremia
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What percent of professors have open positions for new grad students?
- Simfish
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Is Pre-Calculus Necessary for Success in Calculus?
- hitmail
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Quantitative Test Woes: 3 Questions Left, How Many Points Did I Lose?
- rjs123
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Do you study organic chemistry before biochemistry?
- Femme_physics
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Social Life of a Physics Grad Student
- Quaoar
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Followup email/phone call after interview?
- NeoDevin
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How Can I Effectively Teach Myself Advanced Math Skills?
- thetexan
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Programs Expenditure/earning during PhD in Physics
- arpit2agrawal
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Will Publishing in a Journal Help My Graduate School Application?
- sutupidmath
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Navigating My PhD Dilemma: Quitting Job or Defending Thesis?
- CStyles
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Is this proposed schedule going to be hard.
- Chunkysalsa
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Is Taking Linear Algebra with DiffEq Better Than Taking It After?
- Null_
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Is M.S. Atmospheric Science as challenging as a math major with a physics minor?
- Shackleford
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Programs Should I Pursue a Physics Minor or Focus on Nuclear Engineering Research?
- DR13
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Studying Will studying math and physics leave me with insurmountable loan debts?
- MWH
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Schools Going to grad school after military service? GRE scores and NUPOC.
- anonymity
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Schools Grad School: 2nd Year Undergrad, Questionable Academic History
- mrund3rd09
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Programs Where can I find top research opportunities for studying quantum information?
- Dorilian
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Programs Math Major at UCSD, and feeling depressed about the future.
- math_nerd
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Linear Algebra's purpose in a nutshell
- torquemada
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Courses Number Theory. What can I expect from such a course
- srfriggen
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Preparing for a Medical Dosimetry Interview - Advice Needed
- palnud
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What % of Physics students ultimately learn quantum field theory?
- Simfish
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Schools How can I stand out as a grad school applicant?
- DucTapePhysic
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Courses Which Engineering Courses Are the Most Challenging?
- Strategos
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Courses Summer course selection question
- anonymity
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Should I take calc-based physics?
- existential
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Courses Take Graduate Courses Now for Grad School: Benefits & Resume Impact
- ForMyThunder
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Programs What are some of the more exotic things you learn for a degree in physics?
- Femme_physics
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Physics related interniships for a student
- Duderonimous
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What Should You Do If a Graduate Program Isn't Responding to Your Emails?
- blerg
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Thank You Notes after an Interview
- user101
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Programs Which degree path to specalise in.
- ldefeo1
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Programs Oxford vs Cambridge: Which Astrophysics PhD Position is Best?
- kop442000
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Can You Telecommute on Project Work with a Professor?
- saphyni
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How can I convince a faculty member to take me on as a summer student/researcher
- zheng89120
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Physics/Math - Do you forget that which you don't practice?
- Femme_physics
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What Are My Options for Studying Physics After High School?
- andrewrocks
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Study/reading tips for a late starter
- Boulderbrow
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Programs Best way to gain electronics knowledge? (for undergrad physics major)
- MissSilvy
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Looking for advice regarding my future in Astronomy
- kayaman132
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Courses What is the scope of these courses?
- mechas
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