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Multivariable Calculus and E&M Over Summer?
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How competitive are europe msc programs?
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How Can I Motivate My Son Who Loves Advanced Topics to Enjoy Basic Physics?
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Thereotical physics or computer science looking for guidance
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Teach Yourself Calculus: Find Resources Here
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Which is more useful and easier: Dynamics or Thermodynamics for an EE student?
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Astronautical/Aerospace Engineer Programs?
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Math Degree to Electrical Engineering: 4 Years Ahead
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Time Management - Ideas to Help High Schoolers?
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What are the Best Universities in the US for Physics Exchange Programs?
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Possible to research at another school?
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Any good calculus places to start?
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Just got accepted into Colorado State wanna start preping now.
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Schools To what other graduate schools are you seeking admission?
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First Steps to Learning Basic Physics
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Anyone know of good online chemistry notes?
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Schools Which Undergrad Engineering School in Texas Should I Apply to?
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How applicable is graduate-level Differential Geometry to GR?
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Need some guidance here concerning theoretical physics.
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Programs How can one combine different areas of specialization in a PhD program?
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Linear Algebra + Mathematical Proof - Summer
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Where Should I Start with Self-Studying Physics and Calculus for University?
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Schools Use private teacher instead of just college
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Choosing Hard Classes: Benefits & Risks for Graduate School
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Im having a Rough Term, need advice
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Programs Complicated Matters in Choosing a Major
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What Are My Chances for Acceptance to SUNY-SB's Applied Math PhD Program?
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The Relation between Pre-Calculus and physics?
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Schools Do grad schools look at if you majored or specialized in physics?
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Programs PHD in Theoretical particle physics/cosmology
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Uncertain What to Study? Tips for Choosing a Graduate School
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Schools Criminal records and University Admissions
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Mathematics Ph.D Student trying to learn Conformal Field Theory
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Which University and Major is Best for a Career in Pure Physics or Engineering?
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Worth taking a year off to re-read all literature and aim for higher grades?
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How hard is it to study astrophysics?
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Interested in Mathematical Modelling? How Can You Specialize in Energy Systems?
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Rising Physicist: Preparing for AP Physics & College
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Should i take the general GRE again ?
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Programs Getting a degree: speed or grades?
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Which elective on applied physics? Optics vs Material Science
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Is Taking Quantum Mechanics Pass/Fail a Bad Idea for My Transcript?
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Is a Physics Major the Best Path for Quantum Computing?
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Schools Didn't know where to put this plan for college/uni?
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Programs Entering a slight panic mode about my major 0.o
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Applied for the SMART scholarship
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Programs What can a minor in astronomy get you?
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Choosing AS Subject: Should I Pick Biology or Spanish?
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Will Telling About Bank Balance Affect My Pell Grant Amount?
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How to train yourself to enjoy the pain?
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Schools Undergrad physics courses in European universities
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Programs Triple Major at FSU: Math, Physics, Computer Science?
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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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