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Programs Is Pursuing a Second Undergraduate Degree in Science Worth It?
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Programs When someone says I'm a Math Major , does that mean she is a student or
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Online summer classes, specifically Calculus III
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Clearing the path to Differential Equations
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Schools Recovering from a GPA Drop: Backup Plans for Graduate School Admission
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Programs Double Degree or Not? Deciding Between M.E. and Physics
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Do Engineers Earn More Than Astrophysicists?
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Programs Looking to study for a MPhys (Hons) degree in Physics with Nuclear Astrophysics.
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Opportunities for International Students in US Medical Physics Training Programs
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How does peacecorps look on an application?
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Courses Advice needed on a course outline to teach myself General Relativity
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Programs Do employers care about your major
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Courses Which undergrad courses are essential to graduate study success?
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Schools Computer Majors for College Freshmen | Learn About Computers
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Pursuing Two Masters Degrees: Is it Possible?
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How are your Physics (or other, for that matter) labs?
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Can I still get into REU programs if I have research experience at a big school?
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Feeling Burned Out Before College?
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Courses How much more demanding are graduate math courses?
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Appeal to overload on credit failed
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Courses Struggling with Experimental Physics Labs?
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Studying Where should I start from, studying physics again?
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Schools High School Plan for College Prep - Get Opinion
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Programs Is a computer science degree suitable for someone with no programming exp
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Schools College freshman, interested in theoretical neuroscience
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Is France the Best Choice for Studying Mathematics, Physics, or Engineering?
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Pictorial explanation of what getting a Ph.D. means
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Full-Time Credits: Should I Take One More Class?
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Retake Calc I: Pre-Med Physics Student Policy
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Physics in Astronomy: Graduate-Level Courses
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Multivariable calc required for intro physics?
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Staying Motivated in School: Tips to Achieve Your Goals
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Is it too much work to do research for two professors at once?
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Courses What is the difference between these two courses? ODE vs EDE?
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I want to be practical but it is so boring
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Does graphing equations ever stop?
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Programs How is a Math Major different from a Mathematician?
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Programs MD vs PhD Workload: Comparing Time Commitments
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Courses Fear and loathing about coursework
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What are the best options for pursuing a career in aerospace engineering?
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What are REU committees looking for in applicants?
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How to function with sleep deprivation
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About Undergraduate Research Opportunities In US.
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Schools Foreign students who move up from grad school to postdoc
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Schools Grad school for physics with a minor in physics?
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Nuclear Engineering and Medicine
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Programs Will these courses will be good enough preparation for a pure math PhD program?
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Studying Studying mathematics/physics abroad
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Marine Corps Veteran, returning to school.
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Am I setting myself up for failure?
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How much math and physics in biophysics?
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What classes should I take to prepare for a major in Astrophysics?
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Scholars Programs/Different Opportunities?
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How comprehensive is google scholar?
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Mathematical Concepts Vs Problems
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Is it polite to ask professors for references to ideas that you have?
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Programs Should I do a PhD? Advice Needed
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Self-teaching physics with calculus.
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Learning Topology for Physicists: A Realistic Timeframe?
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Good book for electronics self study
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Scholarship Essays: Get Insight into What Committees Look For
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What should I do to increase chances of getting a job?
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Finding the Right REU Program for You
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The Financial aid committee approved my appeal
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Has anyone ever mentioned Physics Forums on a personal statement?
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Academic guidance in theoretical physics
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Programs Best double major for comp neuroscience?
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Undergrad Math Schools: Consider EIU & UIC + Other Suggestions
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How Should an International Physics Student Craft an REU Statement of Purpose?
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Which Social Science Elective Should I Choose?
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Disenchanted with Physics Other Sciences?
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Anyone here studies/studied chemistry?
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Schools How can I showcase my leadership experience at a career fair?
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Quantum Theory vs Particle Physics | Aspiring Physicist
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Asking for an REU Position Early
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Not the best at math, but love physics
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Programs Help-A Degree Relevant To Outer Space
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Bachelor in Physics: What's Next?
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Schools Retaking courses at different universities.
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Schools University of Toronto admissions average
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Should I take QM 1 before completing Classical Mechanics?
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Schools Questions on steps to take to reenter college
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Schools Biophysics Graduate Program Diversity
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Mastering GRE Verbal: Tips and Strategies for Success
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Courses Is My Planned Courseload for Next Semester Too Ambitious?
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Courses How you decided your course of study
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Admissions Are the admissions statistics at Peterson's reliable?
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Any advice on taking Calculus III when Calculus II was hard?
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Courses What courses youv'e enjoyed the most?
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Are there any grad programs left that have no application fee?
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I want to build spacecrafts and improve space technology. What's the best route?
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What level of math is needed to truly understand 20th century physics?
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2 questions: Should I let myself be conscripted before uni and about chem.engineering
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Schools Help Finding College for Astrophysicist: GPA & Test Scores
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What is so bad about these postdoc positions?
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Bachelors in Computer Engineering, Masters in Software Engineering?
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Programs Will I ever get a Math PhD or should I just give up?
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Discover QM & QFT Research: Requirements, Applications & Career Path
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Photonics as specialization choice
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Programs What can I do with a physics degree?
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