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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?

  • Dauden
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How can I become better at solving physics problems?

  • physicsnewb12
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Should I take AP Physics B or C for a construction career?

  • kitenyos
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Schools What's the admitance rate at your local university for math/physics/engineering?

  • kramer733
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Do you do problems beyond the assigned HW?

  • lubuntu
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Studying Do Quantum Bs Affect My Chances at Top Theoretical Biology Programs?

  • bubbloy
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Fluids Book: Find Upper Level Undergrad Resource

  • davcrai
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Testing How can I calm my nerves before an exam?

  • flyingpig
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Programs A Double Degree in Phys and Neuroscience Possible? (and other inquiries)

  • OneWD
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Time Management Programs for XP Netbooks: Simple Solutions

  • The Sand Man
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Is the IB Program Worth Its High Cost?

  • Chi Meson
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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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How to search for and promote a researcher with a common name

  • Simfish
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Experiences with MSc Particles, Strings and Cosmology at Durham

  • matt91a
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Schools University fpr Engineering Physics in an english speaking country

  • Gauß
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Testing Versatility of a Physics vs. an Engineering degree

  • zonedout245
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How can I improve my performance in school?

  • KD1994
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Should I review my letters of recommendation before submitting them?

  • srfriggen
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How Valuable is Engineering Experience in a Physics Career?

  • engicist
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Admissions What Should You Know About Admissions Essays and Statements of Purpose?

  • Angry Citizen
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Not sure if physics/cs is right for me

  • CyberShot
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Schools Yale or Michigan for a PhD in Experimental Nuclear Physics?

  • eminent_youtom
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Courses Analogue or digital electronics for employability

  • dacruick
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Studying Studying and diminishing marginal utility

  • Simfish
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Getting a Ph.D. in a subject unrelated to undergraduate projects?

  • jeebs
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Which Foreign Language Should I Learn?

  • osnarf
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Schools (ask) Graduate school for Econophysics

  • damnation
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What classes do you need after you are in chemistry and pharmacy?

  • Acuben
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Programs Is it worth taking GRE General Test before the major change in August 1st, 2011

  • Ashuron
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Can a Civil Engineering Student Pursue Astronomy or Astrophysics?

  • Astro.padma
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Now that I've decided to stick with physics, what do I do?

  • Matthewkind
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Is it ethical to ask for somebody else's research code?

  • lambrtz
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Schools Elitist attitudes by going to prestigious universities?

  • kramer733
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How Can a High Schooler Overcome Challenges in AP Physics C?

  • thunder345
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Studying Radiation for Mechanical Engineering Student

  • Makveger
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Will graduating at 24 hurt my career prospects?

  • pergradus
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Programs PhD in nanofabrication after MEng?

  • bill nye scienceguy!
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Can a B.Tech student pursue a master's in astrophysics at IIA?

  • rashadkm
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Physics master after engineering bachelor?

  • Bradwast88
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Prerequisites for Theoretical or Particle Physics

  • Nkoenig
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Astrophysics and theoretical physics

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Prerequisites for learning particle physics?

  • Lawrence5967
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Why Does Quantum Mechanics Feel So Incomprehensible?

  • Just a nobody
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Studying Clarifying with authors of textbooks.

  • nascentmind
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Best research area for an undergrad

  • mjordan2nd
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Torn Between Physics and Philosophy

  • Oriako
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Courses Dropping a course I have no time for but oh The shame of failure Must I?

  • Hellken
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Schools Severe emotional distress and applying to grad school

  • CyberShot
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Negotiating graduate math stipends between accepted offers

  • stringy
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Masters Academic Standing: What is Mine?

  • Kaleb
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Programs Picking a major according to the BLS job outlooks, bad idea?

  • MathGangsta
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Schools Physics Grad School with Historical Method Pedagogy?

  • Geremia
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How do I write rigorous proofs for a math methods course?

  • lubuntu
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My thesis group mate is an A student but doesn't work at all

  • DrunkEngineer
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Schools How to go about asking for an internship while still being in high school?

  • romsofia
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Should I graduate in Five years instead of Four?

  • jeremmed77
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Picking Between Math and Physics: Which Way to Go?

  • Dougggggg
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Petroleum Engineering vs Chemical?

  • NT123
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Schools Withdrawls and grad school applications

  • General_Sax
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Worthwhile to Return to School for a Second B.S.?

  • DDTea
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Undergraduate Research in Mathematics

  • Dougggggg
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Chemical Engineering / Organic Chemistry

  • NT123
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What are the top universities for Physics internships in Canada?

  • zheng89120
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Programs Applying for physics Ph.D. programs in four days

  • jeebs
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Choosing a Masters Degree in Physics: Advice Needed

  • Atabekyan
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What career/major is best for an intuitive thinker?

  • CyberShot
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Programs Programming classes or self-teach? (physics major)

  • RunSwimSurf
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Admissions Canadian wondering about applying to School in US for Engineering

  • Millacol88
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What Program to choose to transfer credits to aerospace engineering?

  • gebrial
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Schools What are my graduate school prospects, and how can I better my chances?

  • Zebrostrich
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Getting Out of a Slump: Advice from Fellow Students

  • Dougggggg
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Schools Finding summer schools for QCD theory and phenomenology PhDs

  • kaksmet
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Schools Admittance into university abroad

  • MWH
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Forgetting Details in LORs: Common or Not?

  • Anisotropic Galaxy
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Undergraduate Mathematics Research

  • dkotschessaa
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Master's of Math without a BS in Math?

  • Poker-face
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What math and physics should I know before quantum mechanics?

  • JDude13
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Does Attending a Private Boarding School Impact College Admissions?

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Choosing between math and physics for graduate school

  • Cider
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Transfer to CSU: Over 50 Units and 3.3 GPA in Math and Computer Science

  • nameVoid
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Handling a Criminal Record During Co-Op: Seeking Advice and Solutions

  • General_Sax
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Programs Is it possible be a Physics major w/o HS Physics?

  • pojke
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Schools Applying to physics grad school with MS in chemistry

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Programs Philosophy/Economics Major interested in Physics/Comp Sci PhD

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What subfields of math should I study next?

  • altcmdesc
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Schools Swiss Universities: Find Theoretical Physics Programs

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Schools Physics degree vs early admission game design contract

  • PhysiCalc
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Computer Engineering but awful at Physics 2 E+M

  • dantheman57
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PhD in physics after EE degree: will it help with quantum E&M research?

  • probableexist
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Programs What Degrees Are Needed for Theoretical Physics and Particle Physics?

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Schools Being isolated in college and injustice exam

  • warthdog
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Programs Physics and Philosophy major (Or CS + Physics)

  • raam86
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Vector Calculus: Worth Dual Enrolling in High School?

  • Voivode
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How can I stay focused for 30 minutes while reading?

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Schools Expelled from university. What do?

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