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A couple specific Physics problem solving questions
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Should I retake the GRE? 450/800
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Can your lecturers/professors see your past grades?
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Should I take Quantum Mechanics?
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Fluid dynamics in physics grad programs
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REU vs. Research with Professor?
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What Qualifies Someone as a Mathematician?
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Should I Attend a National Poster Conference?
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Importance of Pure Math Skills in Astrophysics?
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What do I need to remember to study Physics?
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Online Calculus 2 / Differential Equations for Credit?
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Does Completing AP Comp Sci Provide Benefits for 100-Level Courses?
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Fluid Dynamics Studies: Path to an Undergraduate Degree
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Testing First exam results are back, and I need to up my game
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Applied and Pure mathematics with focus on modelling
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Why? Why oh why do students have so much trouble in physics
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Studying Suggestions about books for Theoretical physics master course
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Is joining a fraternity the best choice for an engineering student?
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Achieving 89% in 1st Year Physics: Value & Opportunities
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What Can You Learn from Articles in the American Journal of Physics?
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From Pre-Calc to Calculus: My Experience and Tips for Success | (Jess)
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Is it possible to start on a Ph.D dissertation early?
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How Can Non-Traditional Students Succeed in Science and Engineering Programs?
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Courses Can you recommend a good online course ?
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Schools Financial Aid in Grad School (a different type of question)
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Schools Recommendation from President of University
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Studying Chemistry Classes - Reading the Books
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Which Is More Crucial for a Physics Major: Geometry or Advanced Linear Algebra?
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Programs Do you learn less in a double degree?
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Math needed for theoretical physics from scratch
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Programs What criteria should I consider when choosing a masters degree in physics?
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Hours per Week as Math Ph.D. Student
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Schools How does one fund graduate school?
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Testing GRE physics - need advice studying material
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Freshman Year Update/ Smart Scholarship
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First-Year Undergrad: Comp Sci or Physics?
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Math programs in canada vs math programs in the US
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Programs Will chemistry classes go towards a physics degree?
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Schools Chances at computational science grad schools
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How easy is GR after continuum mechanics?
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Do I need to be real smart to be a physicist?
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Partial Diff. equations & Differential Geometry?
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The difference between 10 papers and 100 papers published
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Schools Where should I apply for grad school?
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Programs Is it better to minor in mathematics?
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