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Pictorial explanation of what getting a Ph.D. means
- Mathnomalous
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Full-Time Credits: Should I Take One More Class?
- Miike012
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Retake Calc I: Pre-Med Physics Student Policy
- kikko
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Physics in Astronomy: Graduate-Level Courses
- creepypasta13
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Multivariable calc required for intro physics?
- torquemada
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How do you stay motivated through a heavy semester?
- Ivan92
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Is it too much work to do research for two professors at once?
- DrManhattanVB
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Courses What is the difference between these two courses? ODE vs EDE?
- flyingpig
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I want to be practical but it is so boring
- Tensor_law
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Does graphing equations ever stop?
- kramer733
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Programs How is a Math Major different from a Mathematician?
- kaleidoscope
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Programs MD vs PhD workload and time commitment
- torquemada
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Courses Fear and loathing about coursework
- Cladinator
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What are the best options for pursuing a career in aerospace engineering?
- aerospacestuf
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What are REU committees looking for in applicants?
- MissSilvy
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How to function with sleep deprivation
- zorro
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About Undergraduate Research Opportunities In US.
- Xu-Jin
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Schools Foreign students who move up from grad school to postdoc
- Simfish
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Schools Grad school for physics with a minor in physics?
- kamelot
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Nuclear Engineering and Medicine
- ETOPS
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Programs Will these courses will be good enough preparation for a pure math PhD program?
- inknit
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Studying Studying mathematics/physics abroad
- MWH
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Marine Corps Veteran, returning to school.
- _Tully
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Can I finish a BSEE while working full-time with weak algebra skills?
- Mathnomalous
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How much math and physics in biophysics?
- Delong
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What classes should I take to prepare for a major in Astrophysics?
- Domn
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Scholars Programs/Different Opportunities?
- kk727
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Are there articles missing from Google Scholar compared to Web of Science?
- Simfish
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Mathematical Concepts Vs Problems
- abiyo
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Is it polite to ask professors for references to ideas that you have?
- Simfish
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Programs Should I do a PhD? Advice Needed
- parton
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Self-teaching physics with calculus.
- kaos86
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Learning Topology for Physicists: A Realistic Timeframe?
- muppet
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The things you wish your instructor should have done in your class
- madah12
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Good book for electronics self study
- CE Trainee
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What's the easiest college classes you've taken?
- 1MileCrash
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Scholarship Essays: Get Insight into What Committees Look For
- sydneyfranke
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What should I do to increase chances of getting a job?
- Chandasouk
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Finding the Right REU Program for You
- l'Hôpital
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The Financial aid committee approved my appeal
- kaos86
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Has anyone ever mentioned Physics Forums on a personal statement?
- Simfish
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Academic guidance in theoretical physics
- sunny304
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Programs Best double major for comp neuroscience?
- Agent M27
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Finding undergraduate math education programs beyond EIU and UIC
- Jp112358
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How Should an International Physics Student Craft an REU Statement of Purpose?
- anti-light
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Which Social Science Elective Should I Choose?
- aspiring_one
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Disenchanted with Physics Other Sciences?
- darkchild
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Should I study chemical engineering or chemistry?
- Nikitin
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Schools How can I showcase my leadership experience at a career fair?
- DR13
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Difference between quantum theory and particle physics
- base137
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Asking for an REU Position Early
- Newtime
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Not the best at math, but love physics
- ezarhadden
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Programs Which degree to pursue: physics, astronomy, or mathematics for studying space?
- Boogeyman
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Bachelor in Physics: What's Next?
- Marco12
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Schools Retaking courses at different universities.
- Skrew
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Schools University of Toronto admissions average
- Eelbot
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Should I take QM 1 before completing Classical Mechanics?
- platonic
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Schools Questions on steps to take to reenter college
- TeeAOng
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Schools Biophysics Graduate Program Diversity
- pjfoster
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How to prepare for the GRE verbal section
- Swapnil
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Courses Is My Planned Courseload for Next Semester Too Ambitious?
- ahsanxr
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Courses How you decided your course of study
- deRham
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Admissions Are the admissions statistics at Peterson's reliable?
- Simfish
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Any advice on taking Calculus III when Calculus II was hard?
- keithb2011
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Courses What courses youv'e enjoyed the most?
- MathematicalPhysicist
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Are there any grad programs left that have no application fee?
- Simfish
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I want to build spacecrafts and improve space technology. What's the best route?
- Trickster_00
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What level of math is needed to truly understand 20th century physics?
- bobsmith76
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Military conscription before university and chemical engineering careers
- Nikitin
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Schools College selection for astrophysics: what GPA and test scores do I need?
- tyredstar
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What is so bad about these postdoc positions?
- jeebs
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Bachelors in Computer Engineering, Masters in Software Engineering?
- Ivan92
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Programs Will I ever get a Math PhD or should I just give up?
- MoarGrades
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Prerequisites for doing research in quantum mechanics and QFT
- nlsherrill
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Photonics as specialization choice
- SayanP
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Programs What can I do with a physics degree?
- thegreenlaser
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Programs Will graduate courses taken as undergrad transfer to a PHD program?
- 1230wc
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Courses Which courses should I take this semester?
- Lanza52
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Is it OK to fill out applications by hand?
- raw
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Should I take physical chemistry?
- Puchinita5
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Programs MAE major considering Software Engineering
- jaredmt
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Courses Does Choosing a BA Over a BS Impact Your Physics Grad School Prospects?
- amoena
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Courses Compare Professors Teaching Course: Years of Experience vs. First Timers
- Simfish
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Would learning PDEs also allow one to deal with ODEs?
- Ostonzi
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Schools Grades vs. Understanding for grad school
- murmillo
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Will not taking Calc 1 in highschool set me back?
- mharten1
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Waterloo Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering?
- studentnoob
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Application Fee Waiving for Internationals
- kthouz
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Is QFT worth learning for nuclear physics and weak interactions?
- eXorikos
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My school has a super-nice professor who gives numerous 4.0s to students in QM
- Simfish
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Schools Advantages of going from Engineering B.S. to Physics Grad school and vice versa
- MathGangsta
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Programs Electrical Engineer/Physics Double Major
- atarr3
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Trying to gain proficiency in dimensional analysis- list of common units?
- MissSilvy
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What Math Skills Are Needed for General Physics?
- nomilkforsant
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Courses For your Chemistry course, do you usually read the entire book,
- land_of_ice
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Admissions Grad admissions and fluffy personal history essays
- Pengwuino
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How can I get to know my professors for strong letters of recommendation?
- murmillo
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How Can I Improve My Marks for Graduate School?
- michael.wes
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