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Astrophysicist - destined for academia?

  • abcensi
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Programs Ditching from a 5 yr BS/MS program to go to a PHD program?

  • 1230wc
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Admissions What GPA and GRE Scores Are Needed for a Funded PhD Program?

  • QuarkCharmer
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Schools Mathematics Grad School do I have a chance?

  • m0bius
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Programs What kind of degree to study exoplanets?

  • Opus_723
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Engineering Physics vs. Physics

  • gsingh2011
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A couple specific Physics problem solving questions

  • DrummingAtom
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Should I retake the GRE? 450/800

  • DyslexicHobo
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Can your lecturers/professors see your past grades?

  • chebyshevF
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Should I take Quantum Mechanics?

  • The-Exiled
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How can I get involved in research as an undergrad?

  • anonymity
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Fluid dynamics in physics grad programs

  • creepypasta13
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Boost GPA for Physics Majors | Freshman Struggles

  • penzoate
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On the metaphysics of internships

  • Redsummers
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Chemical Engineering Grad Studies at UToronto vs McGill

  • Nspyred
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Self-Teaching astrophysics, Need help on sub-specialty

  • 403036387
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REU vs. Research with Professor?

  • zpconn
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What Qualifies Someone as a Mathematician?

  • nukeman
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Programs B.S. in Physics, PhD in Philosophy?

  • Geremia
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Programs Chances of Theoretical Physics PhD?

  • tNa
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Should I Attend a National Poster Conference?

  • CyberShot
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Importance of Pure Math Skills in Astrophysics?

  • Nova Era
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Schools Get Into University in UK/Ireland Without GCSEs?

  • anthonych414
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What do I need to remember to study Physics?

  • DarthMartin
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Online Calculus 2 / Differential Equations for Credit?

  • katia11
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Does Completing AP Comp Sci Provide Benefits for 100-Level Courses?

  • Hypercubes
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Testing Failed midsem EM exam, to drop or not to drop?

  • chebyshevF
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Fluid Dynamics Studies: Path to an Undergraduate Degree

  • Ultros88
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Schools Great physics college with good financial aid?

  • Fizex
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Testing First exam results are back, and I need to up my game

  • Null_
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Applied and Pure mathematics with focus on modelling

  • tavrion
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Programs Professional Master's Physics degrees

  • Shackleford
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Programs Which bachelor degree is the best for dentistry ?

  • a_man
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Personal Statement for transfer admission

  • SELFMADE
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Why? Why oh why do students have so much trouble in physics

  • Pengwuino
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Studying Suggestions about books for Theoretical physics master course

  • christodouloum
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Is joining a fraternity the best choice for an engineering student?

  • SuperMiguel
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Schools Can the success of Ivy Leaguers in science be attributed to their alma maters?

  • Hypercubes
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Achieving 89% in 1st Year Physics: Value & Opportunities

  • hasan_researc
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What Can You Learn from Articles in the American Journal of Physics?

  • saim_
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From Pre-Calc to Calculus: My Experience and Tips for Success | (Jess)

  • Sherard
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Is it possible to start on a Ph.D dissertation early?

  • kaos86
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How Can Non-Traditional Students Succeed in Science and Engineering Programs?

  • Mathnomalous
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Programs Philosophy major wants to be an engineer

  • Garfeeld
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Courses Can you recommend a good online course ?

  • jkristia
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Schools Financial Aid in Grad School (a different type of question)

  • muzihc
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Schools Recommendation from President of University

  • kuahji
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Studying Chemistry Classes - Reading the Books

  • cnidocyte
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Programs Do you learn less in a double degree?

  • mitcho
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Math needed for theoretical physics from scratch

  • zahero_2007
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Programs What criteria should I consider when choosing a masters degree in physics?

  • eXorikos
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Hours per Week as Math Ph.D. Student

  • ded8381
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How Can You Start Learning Electronics as an Electrical Engineering Student?

  • SuperMiguel
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Schools How does one fund graduate school?

  • ascapoccia
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Testing GRE physics - need advice studying material

  • camel_jockey
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Freshman Year Update/ Smart Scholarship

  • Codyt
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How hard is my Intermediate Mechanics class supposed to be?

  • Shackleford
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First-Year Undergrad: Comp Sci or Physics?

  • zooxanthellae
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Math programs in canada vs math programs in the US

  • sentient 6
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Courses What is the course Classical Mechanics ?

  • Fizex
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Admissions Applying for PhD - papers needed?

  • IttyBittyBit
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Programs Will chemistry classes go towards a physics degree?

  • cj2222
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Schools Chances at computational science grad schools

  • creepypasta13
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How easy is GR after continuum mechanics?

  • saim_
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Programs Question for comp sci majors or grads

  • mmapcpro
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Molecular bionics vs. mechatronics - can't decide

  • Tusike
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Do I need to be real smart to be a physicist?

  • bogarts21
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Partial Diff. equations & Differential Geometry?

  • Libohove90
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The difference between 10 papers and 100 papers published

  • farleyknight
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Schools Should I go to graduate school for statistics or start working right away?

  • mynameisfunk
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Schools Physics PhD programme in the states, what Universities to go for

  • smckech
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Programs Is it possible to get an engineering job with a physics degree?

  • xbomber88
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Schools Where should I apply for grad school?

  • Declan
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Programs Is it better to minor in mathematics?

  • kaos86
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Schools What should I do for graduate school?

  • Hax0r778
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Can You Succeed in Calculus II Without Completing Calculus I?

  • Bobbie_Sonic
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Programs How easy is it to find funding to do an Applied Physics PhD abroad?

  • alexgmcm
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Supervisor uncommunitive during holidays

  • hunt_mat
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Math Ph.D. Programs (Looking for a Good Fit)

  • ded8381
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Help with Analytical Mechanics, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra

  • richardlhp
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Schools What should I consider before applying to grad school?

  • Declan
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Where do I go from my imagination?

  • Fozzers
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Should I bother with non-calculus based physics classes?

  • cj2222
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Undergraduate, pregraduate, predoctorate?

  • Monique
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Should I Drop Chemistry for a Better Chance at A* in Further Maths?

  • JordanW
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Schools Will my GPA prevent me from getting into grad school?

  • sweetpotato
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Not the usual how to get research thread

  • Newtime
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Schools Did anyone go to the University of Arizona?

  • Entropee
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Schools What Classes Should a First Year Physics/Math Student Consider?

  • Jasom
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Another non-trad physics student

  • planethunter
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Programs Please help Liberal arts degree w/ an interest in physics

  • am2010
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Schools Finance major science options for grad school

  • msoooof
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Programs Can You Pursue Dual Degrees in Medicine and Astrophysics?

  • zhermes
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Mechanical engineering or engineering science and mechanics

  • aeroeng212
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How to Become a High School Science Teacher

  • AspireToTeach
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Prerequisites to understand Theoretical Physics

  • Coelum
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