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Schools Alg. Geometry/Topology Grad Schools?

  • altcmdesc
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Schools Importance of attending grad school Open house with other admits?

  • creepypasta13
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Advice for Aspiring Math-Physics Double Major

  • MannyP2011
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NRC Rankings - are S rankings a leading indicator for R rankings?

  • Simfish
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What Skills Are Essential for Success in Theoretical Physics?

  • sadegh4137
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Is the field of Consciousness Studies legitimate? Or is this a fraud?

  • Chairman Lmao
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Programs Minoring in physics, conflictions with other majors and minors

  • ambrosia
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Schools Should I e-mail professors from other colleges about research?

  • murmillo
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What makes 2nd year physics hardest

  • torquemada
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Courses Effects of a withdraw from an optional course

  • Jack21222
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How does actual academic research in mathematics work?

  • Frion
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How can I prepare for the PRAXIS II Physics exam?

  • paklun12345
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Testing How Challenging Is the Secondary Math Praxis II Exam?

  • dfollett76
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Math private study: what to focus on

  • MWH
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Learning Physics on Free Time? How?

  • gebrial
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Schools Question about grad school open house

  • nsatya
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Applications of Math: Examples & Fields

  • MathWarrior
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What are the prerequisites for plasma physics?

  • osnarf
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Schools Is Commuting to Grad School Worth It?

  • etoile
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Studying Real Analysis textbook and study guide

  • ECmathstudent
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Ipad for taking notes in class (or other gadget?)

  • raam86
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Facebooking prospective professors rather than emailing them

  • Simfish
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Prepare for the Putnam: Intensive Math Training Without a Tutor

  • R.P.F.
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Programs Physics and Chemistry? double major?

  • aspiring_one
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Getting a professor to go over your academic transcript with you

  • Simfish
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HELP im 15 and want to learn Physics

  • Adeel Hussain
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Computer Science + Physics: Advice for Double Major

  • JohnGano
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MSE vs CS vs CE vs everything else

  • mysterytome
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How Valuable is Tool-Finding Experience for Student Researchers?

  • Simfish
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Studying Preparing for industry while studying astrophysics?

  • Opus_723
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What should I prepare for transfer?

  • Acuben
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Intensive Math Training: Get Tutored & Study 14+ Hours/Day

  • terryphi
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Testing Tell me about CalTech and their transfer/enterence exam

  • Raywashere
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Undergraduate programs in Europe (physics)

  • Sirium
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Abstract Algebra vs Number Theory?

  • MathWarrior
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MN resident; U of MN or U of Mich for engineering?

  • Eclipxe
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What's the point of freshman physics

  • Frion
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Which is easier: Physics 1 or Chemistry 1?

  • Isaak DeMaio
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Programs Chances of getting into a PhD program?

  • chemengmath
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West Point Physics: Pursuing a Career in String Theory

  • BasilM
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Need advice on how to deal with stress related to studies

  • Hymne
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Is Mechanical Engineering the Right Fit for Me?

  • pxavier
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Aerospace Engineering for Propulsion: Is It Worth It?

  • Marioqwe
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Electrical vs. Computer engineering

  • sps37
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Advice on what physics classes to take next year

  • feuxfollets
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How important are publications for grad schol acceptance?

  • DrManhattanVB
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Why Do Textbook Authors Only Provide Answers for Odd Numbered Questions?

  • ajith.mk91
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Is it just me or are university libraries' books useless?

  • flyingpig
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Should I Learn LabVIEW for My Career in Applied Physics?

  • Spurious J
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Applying for REUs in Mathematics: Advice Requested

  • R.P.F.
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In your undergrad years, is it possible to still have hobbies?

  • kramer733
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I choosing the right Path. (Astro-Physics)

  • Alex1995
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Schools Is AP Physics like College Physics?

  • john562
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Help with math and thinking intuitively about it.

  • RichardParker
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Quick question about theoretical physics research

  • osnarf
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Should I Drop or Stick with my Statics Course?

  • Dougggggg
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Hear Back from Graduate School? | December App

  • wesley7777
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What changes have been made to Obama's Post 911 GI Bill?

  • QuarkCharmer
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Is it too late to become an engineer at 34?

  • gazzab13
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How does this Physics syllabus look?

  • Mépris
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Schools General question about Grad school.

  • pergradus
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Researching at Fermilab: Gradschool Admissions + Prestige

  • Spriteling
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Masters in Physics: Get Into Europe & NUS

  • AjaySsc
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Programs What Career Options Exist for Physics and Electronics Majors?

  • elabed haidar
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Modules for Theoretical Physics

  • Maybe_Memorie
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Information technology or Computer science

  • daviddave
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Schools University abroad: worth it? (and subject choice)

  • Mépris
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Physics or Electrical Engineering?

  • Kluge
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Programs Minor change, what will it affect?

  • Jake4
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How is UT Austin for graduate work?

  • vincebs
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Trouble with mechanics. Is Physics right for me?

  • astr0
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Maryland Grad Students: Share Your Experiences

  • creepypasta13
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Some questions about ETH physics

  • Stan Marsh
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Should I Finish My Astrophysics Degree Before Pursuing Aerospace Engineering?

  • KaiserBrandon
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Mathematical prerequisites for Quantum Mechanics

  • D.K.
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Programming language for Mechatronics

  • arianabedi
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Schools Stuck in a Programming Rut: What Should I Do?

  • Cudi1
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How to get over the midsemester hump?

  • lubuntu
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Essential programming for physics/mathematics

  • Visceral
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Continue my studys in australlia

  • elabed haidar
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Courses Online Calculus-Based Physics Course?

  • jdlinke
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Advice on finding math specialization

  • dzza
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What are my chances to go into physics?

  • med17k
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Which Universities Excel in Computational Astrophysics Programs?

  • psholtz
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What programming languages are used in computational astrophysics?

  • abbeynewton
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Schools Transitioning from high school to college

  • ƒ(x)
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Courses How Should You Approach Your Degree: Efficiency or Enjoyment?

  • spaghetti3451
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Readmission to University After Disqualification: Experiences Shared

  • justPAB
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What should I study in my free time?

  • GuitarStrings
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Schools How Can I Thrive in an Underfunded Physics Program at a Liberal Arts College?

  • slam7211
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Debating transfer (gpa will be lower if i do)

  • osnarf
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When is the best time to ask for help on homework?

  • Simfish
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Accepted to Notre Dame REU Program - Seeking Experiences

  • DarkEvilEmu
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Programs Will a PhD in Theoretical Chemistry restrict my future post-doc to chemistry?

  • protolocke
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What exactly is Advanced Calculus?

  • MathWarrior
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Programs How much Physics does a math PHD program expect

  • deluks917
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Schools What type of physics can I do at grad school having done these courses?

  • amesoeurs
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Undergraduate research/lacky advice

  • Jake4
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Schools Getting into grad school with a below 3.0 gpa?

  • ONHOLS
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