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Schools What are my options for graduate school?
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Schools Bioorganic Chemistry Grad School: Applying to Top Tier Schools
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Fake hard aggrevation, and an appeal for advice.
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Schools Grad School or Other Options: What's the Best Choice?
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What Is the Math Method in Quantum Mechanics?
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Programs Changing PhD: Is It the Right Move for Me?
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Programs Switching Majors Senior Year, Career Guidance Please
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Testing Preparing for 4 Final Exams in 2-3 Weeks
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Learn Physics & Thermodynamics: 8th Grade Guide
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Do I stand a chance at becoming a math Ph.D. student?
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Adult Education Center: Finding the Right Balance for University Admittance
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What Physics or Astronomy Topic Should I Choose for My National Project?
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Courses Masters course in Physics in Germany
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Schools How many of you held part-time jobs through college?
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How hard is it to be accepted for the Cambridge part 3 math tripos?
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Testing Exam in a few hours Kind of nervous
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Programs Preparing for a Minor in Physics: How Can I Bridge the Gap?
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Testing Anyone else take the physics GRE today?
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Difference between systems engineering and regular engineering?
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Choosing the Right Academic Advisor: Tips for Avoiding Potential Pitfalls
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Programs So you want to get a PhD in physics? The video
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Choosing Mechanical Engineering
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Internship at the Perimeter Institute
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Programs Double Degree - Does it make sense?
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Distance Learning: Physics 1st Yr Tips & Advice
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Physics and Engineering : What's better for me ?
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Programs Which UK university should I choose for my physics degree?
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Schools Transfer Schools: Is It Worth Pursuing a Better Education for My Future?
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Should i withdrawal or keep going?
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What Fields Can a Theoretical Physicist Focus on Besides String Theory?
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A first author, second author problem
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How Can I Educate My Newborn Early?
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Programs PhD in EU (UK) vs USA: Pros & Cons
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Burnout or Just Used to College Workload? Advice Needed
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Switching from Physics to Maths for post grad study
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Questions about how to clarify my grad application
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How can I improve my performance on chemistry multiple choice exams?
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Balancing College Life: Should I Re-take Calc 2?
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Capstone thesis being dragged out by Adviser
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What Are the Best Starting Points for Learning Quantum Field Theory?
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Should an Analyst feel inferior?
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Statistical Mechanics preparedness ?
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How to Pursue Theoretical Physics Studies in the US as a Spanish Student?
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Venting About Annoying Calc Homework
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What are my chances of going to MIT?
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Registration: Calc III, ODE, Physics 2, Statics & Engineering
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Testing Chemistry exam this coming friday
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Testing How Can I Improve at Hand Written Programming Exams?
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Will Taking 4 Classes Together Be Too Much? EE Student Advice
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Testing What Are Some Examples for the SAT Essay?
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What is the most effective study schedule for optimal retention?
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Where Can I Find AP Physics C Past Papers from 1993-2000?
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GPA and the Greats: Grades of High Achievers
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Do your teachers allow for any use of open book/notes for tests?
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On a lifelong search for the best writing utensils
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Do you need to be a math genius to be a math professor?
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Control Engineering Master's with Mediocre-Low Undergrad GPA. Possible?
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Taking Calculus III and Real Analysis During Same Semester
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Programs Masters in astronomy or astrophysics with a mechanical bachelor's degree?
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Help Needed: "Lasers Theory and Application" by Ajay Ghatak
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Schools Advice for Pursuing a STATS Degree - Physics Forum
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Can I handle engineering at U of T?
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Studying Good chemistry books/videos/tutorials?
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I don't know if this the wrong section, but
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Can Undergraduates with Limited Experience Pursue Math Research Opportunities?
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Ga Tech Engineers: Alumni & Student Experience & Attraction
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Which Physics Schools Offer Full Rides for National Merit Scholars?
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Do i need mechanics to learn electricity and magnetism?
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Preparing for Quantum Physics: Recommended Books, Courses, and Topics
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Bsc Physics Syllabus: Individual Study Guide for Astrophysics Pursuers
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Are time limits on math tests an accurate measure of understanding?
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Programs I really would like to get a mathematics phd.
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Is Calc 2 and Physics 2 (E&M) at the same time?
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Programs How bad is it that a Physics/Math hope-to-be major is nearly failing Chemistry?
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Math/Physics Double Major Benefits for Math/Physics Grad School
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Schools Leave of absence from grad school
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Schools Grad School Mechanical Engineering Programs
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Schools Which University for Undergraduate degree in physics
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Undergraduate Research: How to Get Started in Theoretical Physics
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Schools Grad school preparation: Should I take a probability class?
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Which field will thrive and which will die?
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Is Linear Algebra Worth Taking as an Engineering Major?
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Schools General Questions about Grad School Sciences
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Pitfalls of Pursuing Physics: What to Know Before Making the Change
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Can I Take Probability and Mathematical Intro to Options Concurrently?
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Schools BA in Physics, want to go to Grad school. Suggestions?
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Studying The psychology of reading a textbook
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BA in math in the spring now what?
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Courses Should I retake this course for my applied math major?
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Schools Will cuts to science funding make grad school more competitive?
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Schools How Can I Assess University Math and Physics Departments Remotely?
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Daydreaming has been growing into a bigger and bigger issue
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Help! Dealing with Math Demoralization
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Schools If I withdraw from a University can it be like I never went?
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What are good material on thermoluminescence?
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How much will one bad recommendation hurt me if my others are good?
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Admissions Applying to Cambridge DAMTP or Part III Math?
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How do you solve problem you cannot solve?
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Question regarding research (related to research topic and writing thesis)
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Courses How hard are grad. courses and what to expect?
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