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Will a Masters in Mathematics Enhance Job Opportunities After a BSc in Physics?
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Should I Drop Chemistry for a Better Chance at A* in Further Maths?
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Is a High-Cost Undergraduate Degree Worth the Debt for Aspiring Scientists?
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Programs Can You Pursue Dual Degrees in Medicine and Astrophysics?
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How to Become a High School Science Teacher
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Prerequisites to understand Theoretical Physics
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Strong enthusiasm in a personal statement - is it +/-?
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Engineering Course Plan: What's Best?
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Which course would be more useful for theoretical physics?
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Testing SAT Admissions: Is Math Coverage Sufficient?
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I have a really important question about physics
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Good northeastern astronomy astrophysics programs
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Undergraduate Foreign Language Requirement
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What to study to prepare me for Spivak?
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BS Physics vs Applied Physics: What's the Difference?
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Grad programs for computational science
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Doing MS in India: Eligibility for MS Nano Science
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Studying Is It Ethical to Use Instructor Solution Manuals for Homework?
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Which Famous Mathematician's Books Should I Study for Self-Study on Algebra?
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Schools What are the top universities for Cosmology?
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What are some interesting computational fields in Physics?
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B.S Physics to M.S Electrical Engineering
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Quantum Mechanics Class: How Hard Is It?
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How Many Homework Problems Should You Do When Self-Studying?
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Taking upper level classical mechanics early?
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Mathematics & Ethics: Is Pursuing Beauty Useless?
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Suggestions for a Rigorous Multivariate Calculus Book
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Programs Recognition of Bachelors degree from china (aeronautics)
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B.F.A. Pursuing Physics: Paths & Advice
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Is a Personal Whiteboard Worth Investing In for Studying Electrical Engineering?
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Schools Does the time of submitting grad school applications matter?
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Theoretical Physics: Top Undergrad Programs
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Freshman Starting Physics: Advice Needed
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Advice on doing an MS in computational Physics (graduated with B.Tech in CSE)
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Whats the difference between electronics eng and electrical eng?
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Programs How much can someone with a phd in physics make?
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Material used in Calc 1 for Calc 2
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Question about math internships
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Masters in Astrophysics: Best Schools & Books to Read
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NishantNew Physics Student Asks for Guidance on Natural Laws and Astronomy
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Just started my fresh year, and taking calc based physics IMPORTANT QUESTION
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Importance of General GRE scores
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Can I get into MIT, cal Berkeley or Stanford?
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Programs What can I do with this Engineering Physics degree?
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Study Tips for High School Students
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What Is the Difference Between an M.S. and a Ph.D. in Physics?
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Calculus AB & CD: Coverage of Homework Equations
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What math should I take next year?
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Which Undergraduate Research Journals Accept Papers Without a Sponsor?
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Student Loan Debt: Is It Worth It to Go to a Better School?
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Is a Career in Physics Attainable Without Advanced Math Courses in High School?
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My dream not realized, and I am falling down a deep cliff.
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What research topic should I choose for the Siemens Competition scholarship?
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M.Sc. Project Completed - Advice for Graduate Students
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The difference between a B.S. in physics and B.A. in physics
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Programs Theoretical or just physics degree? Maths is sort of good, is that enough?
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Studying Looking for a book on hard studying
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