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Schools Graduate school: details on role of the advisor
- deRham
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Is Taking a CAD Class Worthwhile for Engineering Students?
- Miike012
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Programs Should I Pursue a PhD in Physics at 34?
- mrgo
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Lattice Gauge Theory: Active Physics Research or Passe?
- psholtz
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Schools Major in ComSci, physics grad school?
- CyberShot
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Are planetary scientists rare in astrophysics departments?
- Simfish
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Statement of Purpose for us physics grad
- kthouz
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To all engineers/engineers to-be
- Mercutio47
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Hard time starting analysis, want to start fast
- Exalt
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Programs Can a Math Major Transition to a Physics PhD?
- amesoeurs
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Operations Research for Physics Majors: Is it Worth It?
- kuahji
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Can I Use My Old WebAssign for a Different Class?
- Herricane
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Programs Is a Degree in Astronomy Worth the Struggle?
- soupbadger
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Testing Preparing for the GRE Exam: Tips to Achieve a High Score
- welatiger
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Schools Grad School Outside the US for an American
- lubuntu
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Is a Dual-Stage Coilgun a Viable Topic for an IB Physics Extended Essay?
- bignik
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Self Teaching of Differential Equations
- Dougggggg
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Physics: Instrumentation development - understanding what's involved
- Villhelm
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Linear Algebra for Digital Image Processing
- SpaceDomain
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Taking Calc 2 Pass/Fail: Is This a Good Idea?
- Tripoli
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Why Can't I Succeed in Classical Mechanics?
- scuddman
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Felony: Need advice for a friend
- jinksys
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Computer Engineering: What, Why, How, Where?
- PhysicsHigh
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Can a Double Major in Math and Engineering Boost Your Aerospace Career?
- Angry Citizen
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What Topics Are Covered in a 300 Level Modern Physics Class?
- cdotter
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How does Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering differ?
- MathGangsta
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Should I keep going? Should I leave? If I stay, what do?
- Obelisk017
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Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis
- hotcommodity
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Schools Is mech engineering enough for grad school in physics?
- Headacheguy
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Get a Private Pilot License in College: How to Overcome Finances
- Herricane
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Medical Physics (Imaging) Salaries
- Mike Pauza
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Polyphasic Sleep (Uberman) to boost GPA
- Oriako
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Which Is Better for Physics, Harvard or MIT?
- barthayn
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Monty hall problem in the movie 21
- Qjacq
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Is Abstract Algebra Worth Taking for Physics?
- Nick R
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Can the Physics Department Waive the Additional Hour Requirement for My Minor?
- Shackleford
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A Few Questions about Going Back to School
- Mariogs379
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Programs NSF Funding for US Citizens' PhDs Abroad: Programs and Options
- Ai52487963
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Programs Overloading classes outside the major sheet
- madah12
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Should I apply to my undergrad institution's graduate program?
- PieceOfPi
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Revamped GRE Exam: All You Need to Know | 2011 General GRE Updates
- Math Is Hard
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Summer Research at CERN - Share Your Experience!
- cla7907
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Can I Participate in an REU at a Different Institution?
- cla7907
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REUs for current sophomores (and other summer stuff)
- tourjete
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Reapply to Oxford, or just go to Imperial?
- unscientific
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Studying Topics to be covered before studying cosmology
- huey910
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How hard is it to be an engineer and pure mathematician?
- Useful nucleus
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Programs Best double major combo for graduate studies in nuclear/experimental physics
- nlsherrill
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I need your advice with my schedule, please
- cla7907
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Help with the Road to Astrophysics
- Bhargavkh
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Schools Advice on Choosing Grad School for Theory
- AcidRainLiTE
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Schools What grad schools are within my reach?
- undrcvrbro
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Can Graduating High School as a College Junior Help with University Transfer?
- haxtor21
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Bachelor of Science in Physics vs Engineering
- MasterMatt
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Organizing Self-Study: Advice from Others
- Buri
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Programs Which degree soundsmore impressive and would be more academically challenging?
- mitcho
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Programs B.S. in Applied Math to grad degree in physics
- cg2011
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To all engineers/engineers to-be
- Mercutio47
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Analytical Mechanics in Mechanical Engineering
- Hobold
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Programs Can a molecular biology major do NMR?
- davidmigl
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Math or Stats: Which Major Offers More Rigor and Career Opportunities?
- kramer733
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Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
- AstroZombie
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What is quantum physics and what careers are available in this field?
- Nadya
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Studying What books to read if my ultimate objective is free-energy study?
- spaceboy909
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Schools How can I get my recommender to submit my letter before the deadline?
- holomorphic
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Audit orgo for kicks or stick with my physics?
- MissSilvy
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Schools What Are the Best Books for Learning Basic Physics with No Prior Knowledge?
- nickt
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Etiquette in emailing a physics professor for an internship
- sleventh
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What Are the Best Paths to Enter the Ballistic Missile Defense Industry?
- SMG75
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Courses What courses count as upper-division physics? (also, which GPAs to list)
- Simfish
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Help with physics REU statement of interest
- raw
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How to Send High School Mark Sheets for Graduate School Applications
- psabuj
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Courses What are some recommended physics books for self-study before taking a course?
- Miike012
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Programs Quitting MS to accept another PHD offer
- seaturtle
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Road to becoming a Nano Researcher
- Kevin_Axion
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Is an A- a bad grade for someone with limited math background?
- srfriggen
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Part time Masters with Full time job
- phys_student1
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Can you obtain a BSEE while working full-time?
- pr0blumz
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Why did you choose to study science? Survey
- ColinH
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Did it matter where you went to undergrad? Does it matter, on average?
- L'Arrogant
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Cambridge Part III: American Math Undergrad Seeking Advice
- rbc
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Which Professors Should You Ask for Non-Research LORs?
- Simfish
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How do you handle bad semesters ?
- ╔(σ_σ)╝
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Non-Traditional Student whom needs some advice please
- cla7907
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Schools What are my chances for getting accepted to graduate school in astrophysics
- avpan
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Best way to prepare for 2nd quarter organic
- arsato
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What concepts/math from junior-level CM for a QM class?
- Intrinsic3141
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Taking Engineering Classes. eg. CBEE 211 (material balances and stoichiometry)
- Obelisk017
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Biophysics Majors: When Your School Doesn't Offer One
- DBTS
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Programs Bsc, PhD at one school. Is this bad?
- Caramon
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Showing Determination & Leadership for Physics App: Strategies
- alemsalem
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Math REU Chances & Applying Strategy for Sophomore
- BSCMath
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Is there an image of the popularity of various fields of physics over time?
- Simfish
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Programs Master`s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering in UK
- Eclipt
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Reviving GPA: From 2.8 to 3.4 in 4 Years
- DBTS
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Schools Am I really competent enough for grad school in math?
- PieceOfPi
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Courses Miscellaneous courses to take?
- Miike012
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