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Is this Physics curriculum enough to prepare me for grad school?
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Which class should I take next semester, Complex Analysis or Topology?
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Help an Aspiring 13yo Physicist Further Their Knowledge
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Overcoming Test Anxiety: How to Relax and Ace Tests in College
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General Chemistry (career) questions.
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Preparation for Thermodynamics & Modrn Physics
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Schools Physics Grad School Without a Bachelor's: Is It Possible?
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Couple REU recommendation letter questions
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BA or BS - Physics or Applied Physics
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Programs Pursuing a Masters Degree in Astronomy
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Should I use the grant or tuition reimbursement?
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Admissions Applying to just ONE grad program?
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Cold Atoms Research: Overview & Developments
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Courses Required Pre-Calc knowledge for a Calculus course?
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How much good can a recommendation do for you?
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How late is too late (to get an education)?
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Schools Reading list for someone out of high school
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Is This Professor's Response Justified or Condescending?
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Programs What am I actually supposed to say when asking about PhD's?
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Quantum Mechanics: Physics vs Chemistry Program?
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Writing a Personal Statement when undecided about area of research
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EE & Applied Physics: Is There a Connection?
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Programs Is GRE Really Not Required for UBC Physics Grad Programs?
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What's the Best Module Selection for Pursuing Theoretical Physics After BSc?
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What is the most effective way to compare answers on hw with someone?
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Stuff We Didn't Cover-Should I Be Concerned?
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Testing Anyone a patent lawyer/examiner/agent
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What Should I Do with My Engineering and Physics Background?
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Would I be annoying my LOR writers?
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Schools What Are the Differences Between Canadian and U.S. Math Graduate Programs?
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Do I Have a Shot at Getting into Texas A&M's Aerospace Engineering Program?
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Programs Not a top 10 phd = never a top 10 faculty ?
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Schools Is grad school discouragement normal for beginning physics students?
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Can You Self-Study AP Physics in 5 Months?
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When should i worry about finding research group
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Admissions Applying to math phD programs without GRE?
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Schools Theoretical Physics and Graduate School
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Calc 3 Prep for ODE: Fund Differential Eqn & BVP
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I never realised it back then, but now
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Programs Need advice: master in Canada and phd in the US?
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Which of these classes are easier, and which are more challenging?
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Too many interests to choose just one
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What Are the Key Connections Between Math and Physics in Mathematical Physics?
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International student question
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What's the Best Self-Study Plan for Advanced Math After Basic Courses?
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How to retain information (long-term)
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Programs A PhD thesis - fast or extensive ?
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Programs A few questions about PHD in the UK
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Preparing for biophysics grad program
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Schools Low marks for university Physics advice needed
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First term of foundations of physics vs the second term
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Programs Which UK Universities Offer the Best PhD Programs in Cosmology?
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Picking Undergrad - Guidance Needed
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What Does the Current General Physics Landscape Look Like?
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Physics undergrad for international student
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Advice/Opinion: Four years vs. Five years
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I have cheated in some of my classes
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WHICH IS HARDER PHYSICS 1 or 2 ADVICE NEEDED
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Programs Should I/Can I Double Major in EE and ME
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I am want become a Scientistplease guide me
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REUs: Seeking Advice on Letters of Rec & Personal Statements
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Schools Math, St. John's University (queens) vs City Collge (nyc)
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Is this too many math classes for one semester?
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Exploring Graduate Programs for "Colorful" Academic Records
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Schools Which Offers Better Engineering Programs: Drexel or Stevens?
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I'd like to add some Computational Science to my Resume
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Is this a good idea, if not how can I improve? Also a question on transfers
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Advice on Pursuing Engineering Degree: Graeme's Story
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Programs When is it to late to become a physics/math double major.
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Mechanical or Electrical: Which Major Should I Choose for Transfer?
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This guy has written over 5,000 pages of scholarly material-all for others. Wow.
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Courses Computer Science course (Hardware/Software interaction)
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Which programing language should I learn first?
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ENGINEERING SCIENCE: MATH STATS and FINANCE OPTION
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Courses Comparing Introductory CS Courses for Physics and CS Majors
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Nanoengineering at Waterloo, Toronto, and McMaster - Nanotechnology
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Is It Too Late for a 28-Year-Old to Make Revolutionary Contributions in Physics?
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Philosophy to Physics: What's the relevance?
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Electronic Masking Research: Hypothesis Ideas
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Developing my mathematical background
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Schools Best Physics Graduate Schools in Canada
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Purpose of Conference Paper? (Strategy for writing one?)
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Waterloo or Toronto for Astrophysics and Engineering?
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Preparing a Physics Resume for REU Applications
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