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Help! I'm Struggling with How to Study - A Graduate's Story
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Should I argue with my professor on this?
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What Are the Career Opportunities and Research Areas in Medical Physics?
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What should I do during winter break?
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Schools How many graduate schools to apply too
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PGRE: Exam Evolution 1986-Present
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Programs Masters options for physics major
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Programs Chances of getting into a regular pure math PhD program
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Is Pursuing a Career in Physics Right for Me?
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Programs What bachelors degree should I get to get my masters in Physics?
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Changing fields from undergraduate to graduate
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Undergraduate research - first time
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How Do California State Campuses Rank for Physics Programs?
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A bit lost in the science/engineering fields
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Introducing Myself and Seeking Advice
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Can I Study Both Computer Engineering and Astrophysics in College?
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Programs Explore Degrees for Theoretical Physics and Related Fields
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Double Major or REU: Which Is Better for Aspiring Grad Students?
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Question about Physics in General
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Summer school at undergraduate level?
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Exploring College Options: Advice for a Senior Prepharmacy Student
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I attend college on a government grant?
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Need help with organic chem class (ChemDraw etc.)
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Would appreciate advice for first-year chemical engineering undergrad
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How to Effectively Study Math 119 (Pre Calc)
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Schools Advice for graduate school in Nuclear Engineering
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Should You Take a Semester Off College to Learn Programming and Develop Apps?
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Schools Do I need physics in college if Im majoring in computer science?
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Programs Dream of taking a PhD in physics
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Choosing Between Heriot-Watt and Edinburgh: A Student's Dilemma"
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Is graduating late detrimental to your career?
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Preparing for the Oxford Physics Aptitude Test for High School Students
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I need your advise; Research Paper & Copyrights
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Programs Is Programming Experience Necessary for a PhD in Theoretical Particle Physics?
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Testing What factors contribute to my consistently high test scores in university?
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Programs Is Double Majoring in Math and Computer Science Worth the Extra Year?
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Which class should I take next semester?
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Programs Is double majoring in EE and Physics a wise choice for my career goals?
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What do you know about the Physics program at UC Boulder?
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Testing Ambiguous writing in midterm exam
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Courses How Can I Efficiently Complete a Physics BS in Three Years?
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Schools Does the type of research you do matter for grad school
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Schools Find the Perfect Grad School: Rankings, Recommendations, and More!
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Programs Considering a Third Major: Applied Math
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Help Tutoring a Friend in Calculus-Based Physics I
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What are the best resources for practicing integrals in calculus 2?
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Schools 1st Gen Minority College student, lost in a forest. Please HELP
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Amateur mathematicians versus professional mathematicians
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How can I prepare and apply for a degree in physics?
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Programs Theoretical Astrophysics, Should i Double major in math and physics?
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Query regarding Mechanical engineering project
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Will the CSU Engineering/Physics Program get me into a good graduate department?
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Is a Degree in Physics the Path to a Career in Artificial Life?
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Schools Vacation programmes @ Universities
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From electrical/computer engineering to mathematics or physics
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Schools Boston University's LEAP program and similar
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BA & BS Degrees in Physics: Advantages/Disadvantages
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Schools Not sure what I should major in when I get to college.
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National vs. international conference
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Trends in Electrical Engineering Education
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What are effective ways to classify physics problems?
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REU Requirements for Physics Sophomores - Can I Apply Now?
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AP Physics C vs AP Chemistry: Which Is Better?
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Programs Is Wayne State's Physics PhD Program Worth It?
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Math/Physics Direction: Advise for 21 Year Old Student
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From BSEE to Astro PhD: Navigating an Interdisciplinary Path in Astronomy
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Schools Early planning for grad school
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Quick Question about using science words.
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Physics Practice Problems: Free Sites for Intro Level
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What to look for in an engineering program?
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Comparing Math Programs at UCF and FAU
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Doubting My Math Skills, Going Into Engineering/Science
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What Can Undergrads Do in Physics Research?
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Schools What would be the best college at Cambridge to study engineering?
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Critique My HR Documents: An Honest Strangers Opinion
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Schools Certain schools/teachers giving easy A's
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E.Engr running out of ideas to enter the world of physics
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Courses How Can I Pursue Further Studies in Physics Beyond My Current Curriculum
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Transferring Credit Hours to Cambridge: What You Need to Know
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I want to be an *Astrophysicist* [Need guidance]
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Schools An Extra Edge In Grad School Admissions?
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Schools What was/is your motivation in college? (specifically Engineering)
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Mathematics Grad. School Application Harvard
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Schools Scholarships After Already Starting College
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Is transferring to UMass Amherst for my engineering degree worth it?
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Send dismal PGRE scores to mechanical engineering programs?
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Schools Bachelor from non-top-university lowering chances?
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Hardest topic in intro calc-based Physics I
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Schools Just a little advice please (on math graduate school)
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Caltech LIGO REU: Experiences & Reviews
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Overcoming High School Slacking: Looking for a Path to a Physics Career
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Unsure About My Abilities in Math
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Schools Research as a high school student?
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The burden and/or significance of social lives in the path of physics
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Self study curriculum for physics and math?
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Programs What Should I Minor In as a Physics Major?
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Studying How Can I Improve My Study Speed?
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Schools What schools have lattice gauge theory?
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Undergrad Physics Credits in US: ECTS Requirements
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Undergrad Physics App: 3.98 GPA, 33 ACT, 2230 SAT, Extracurriculars
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