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What fields in particle astrophysics need computationalists?
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Should I transfer just because I can't find accomadations?
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Finding Instantaneous Velocity: Taking the Derivative?
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Energy - What should I be looking at?
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Broaden Math Studies: Tips for Undergraduate Students
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Understanding Concepts in Problem Solving for Engineers
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No Solution Manuals: How Students Passed Without Them
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Go slow or fast when teaching yourself math?
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Programs Does this graduate engineering degree look good to employers?
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Enjoyment vs fascination: which is more important?
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Theorem proofs in applied math grad programs
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Programs How much of importance is a Minor ?
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Is Engineering Physics a better way to get a career in Physics?
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Help My Son Become an Astrophysicist - Traci Dixon
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Schools Acceptance rates of canadian grad schools
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What are common questions asked during a Medical Physics interview?
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Is It Possible To Research Every Summer As An Undergraduate?
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Courses Which Course Sequence is Best for Math Econ Majors?
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PGRE and Graduate School: What Are My Chances Without Taking the PGRE?
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Testing I just failed the Physics GRE, now what?
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Mechanics without calculus how useful?
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Testing Should I Use Old Exams? The Pros & Cons of Cheating
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Damage to potential career and recovery options.
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What to do if your professor is not much ''intelligent''?
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Where Can I Pursue an M.S.C in Physics After Completing My B.S.C?
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Schools Will the UC Schools' Physics Ph.D. Programs Be Affected by CA's Budget Crisis?
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Programs How much statistics/probability is needed for a prospective math PhD.
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Trouble understanding AP Physics B concepts?
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Want to Work on Plasma Propulsion
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Need Help Improving Grades After First University Semester
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Programs Bachelors vs masters or phd in engineering
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Schools Is a Co-op undergrad program more beneficial for grad school?
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How can I become better at solving physics problems?
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AP Physics B or C E&M: Choosing the Right Course
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Schools What's the admitance rate at your local university for math/physics/engineering?
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Do you do problems beyond the assigned HW?
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Studying Do Quantum Bs Affect My Chances at Top Theoretical Biology Programs?
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Fluids Book: Find Upper Level Undergrad Resource
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Testing How can I calm my nerves before an exam?
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Programs A Double Degree in Phys and Neuroscience Possible? (and other inquiries)
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Time Management Programs for XP Netbooks: Simple Solutions
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Schools Unlocking Creativity: How Technology is Revolutionizing Academic Scholarship
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Can I Learn Quantum Mechanics in Time for Research?
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Will a C+ in Honors US History Affect My Chances of Getting into MIT?
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Maximizing Reach with Common Names: Eric Brown & Beyond
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What Are the Experiences of MSc Particles, Strings & Cosmology at Durham?
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Schools University fpr Engineering Physics in an english speaking country
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Testing Versatility of a Physics vs. an Engineering degree
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How can I improve my performance in school?
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Should I review my letters of recommendation before submitting them?
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How Valuable is Engineering Experience in a Physics Career?
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Admissions What Should You Know About Admissions Essays and Statements of Purpose?
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Not sure if physics/cs is right for me
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Schools Yale or Michigan for a PhD in Experimental Nuclear Physics?
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Courses Help Course Selection: Analogue Electronics versus Digital Electronics
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Studying Studying and diminishing marginal utility
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Getting a Ph.D. in a subject unrelated to undergraduate projects?
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Which Foreign Language Should I Learn?
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Schools (ask) Graduate school for Econophysics
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What classes do you need after you are in chemistry and pharmacy?
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Programs Is it worth taking GRE General Test before the major change in August 1st, 2011
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Can a Civil Engineering Student Pursue Astronomy or Astrophysics?
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Now that I've decided to stick with physics, what do I do?
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Is it ethical to ask for somebody else's research code?
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Schools Elitist attitudes by going to prestigious universities?
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How Can a High Schooler Overcome Challenges in AP Physics C?
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Programs PhD in nanofabrication after MEng?
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Can a B.Tech student pursue a master's in astrophysics at IIA?
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Physics master after engineering bachelor?
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Prerequisites for Theoretical or Particle Physics
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I failed my physics final miserably - how does that affect me in the long run?
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Astrophysics and theoretical physics
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Prerequisites for learning particle physics?
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Do I follow my heart and do physics, or do I do what is reasonable and stable?
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Why Does Quantum Mechanics Feel So Incomprehensible?
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Studying Clarifying with authors of textbooks.
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Best research area for an undergrad
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Torn Between Physics and Philosophy
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Courses Dropping a course I have no time for but oh The shame of failure Must I?
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Schools Severe emotional distress and applying to grad school
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Grad School Decision: Leveraging Offers?
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Masters Academic Standing: What is Mine?
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Programs Picking a major according to the BLS job outlooks, bad idea?
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Schools Physics Grad School with Historical Method Pedagogy?
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Improving Mathematical Proof Writing: Tips and Strategies for Physics Majors
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My thesis group mate is an A student but doesn't work at all
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Schools How to go about asking for an internship while still being in high school?
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Should I graduate in Five years instead of Four?
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Picking Between Math and Physics: Which Way to Go?
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Petroleum Engineering vs Chemical?
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Schools Withdrawls and grad school applications
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Worthwhile to Return to School for a Second B.S.?
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Undergraduate Research in Mathematics
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Chemical Engineering / Organic Chemistry
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What are the top universities for Physics internships in Canada?
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Programs Applying for a Physics Ph.D.: Tips, Advice & Possibilities
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Choosing a Masters Degree in Physics: Advice Needed
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What career/major is best for an intuitive thinker?
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