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Getting a Master's in Physics in the US?
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Are Fermi Problems Essential for Engineers?
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Question about what math to take.
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Maximizing Study Time: How Many Times Should You Review Material?
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Studying Studying for Calculus-based Physics
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Testing FE Exam: Choosing Discipline & Understanding "Other Disciplines
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How hard would Physics 2 be over a three month summer semester?
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Schools Importance of E&M for physics grad school
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How do you learn the required math for undergraduate physics ?
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Thesis Help: Find Subject for Physics Student & Simulation
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Studying Effective Study Strategies for Physics: Tips and Solutions for Success"
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Math, Science, and Technial Academia
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Question regarding letters of recommendation
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What's on Your Fall 2010 Science Schedule?
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Does a withdrawal on your transcript matter?
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Engineering MS with a bachelors in business?
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Astrophysicist - destined for academia?
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Programs Ditching from a 5 yr BS/MS program to go to a PHD program?
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Admissions What GPA and GRE Scores Are Needed for a Funded PhD Program?
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Schools Mathematics Grad School do I have a chance?
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Programs What kind of degree to study exoplanets?
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Engineering Physics vs. Physics
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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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How can I get involved in research as an undergrad?
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Fluid dynamics in physics grad programs
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Boost GPA for Physics Majors | Freshman Struggles
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On the metaphysics of internships
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Chemical Engineering Grad Studies at UToronto vs McGill
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Self-Teaching astrophysics, Need help on sub-specialty
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REU vs. Research with Professor?
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What Qualifies Someone as a Mathematician?
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Are Top Physics Schools in the US Accessible for Gravitational Physics Students?
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Programs B.S. in Physics, PhD in Philosophy?
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Programs Chances of Theoretical Physics PhD?
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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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Schools Get Into University in UK/Ireland Without GCSEs?
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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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Testing Failed midsem EM exam, to drop or not to drop?
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Fluid Dynamics Studies: Path to an Undergraduate Degree
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Schools Great physics college with good financial aid?
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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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Programs Professional Master's Physics degrees
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Programs Which bachelor degree is the best for dentistry ?
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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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Schools Can the success of Ivy Leaguers in science be attributed to their alma maters?
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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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Programs Philosophy major wants to be an engineer
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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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How Can You Start Learning Electronics as an Electrical Engineering 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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How hard is my Intermediate Mechanics class supposed to be?
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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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Courses What is the course Classical Mechanics ?
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Admissions Applying for PhD - papers needed?
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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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Programs Question for comp sci majors or grads
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Molecular bionics vs. mechatronics - can't decide
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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 Should I go to graduate school for statistics or start working right away?
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Schools Physics PhD programme in the states, what Universities to go for
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Programs Is it possible to get an engineering job with a physics degree?
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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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Schools What should I do for graduate school?
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Can You Succeed in Calculus II Without Completing Calculus I?
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Programs How easy is it to find funding to do an Applied Physics PhD abroad?
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Supervisor uncommunitive during holidays
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Math Ph.D. Programs (Looking for a Good Fit)
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Help with Analytical Mechanics, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra
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Schools What should I consider before applying to grad school?
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Where do I go from my imagination?
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Should I bother with non-calculus based physics classes?
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