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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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Personal Statement for transfer admission
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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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Undergraduate, pregraduate, predoctorate?
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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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Schools Will my GPA prevent me from getting into grad school?
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Not the usual how to get research thread
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Schools Did anyone go to the University of Arizona?
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Is a High-Cost Undergraduate Degree Worth the Debt for Aspiring Scientists?
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Schools What Classes Should a First Year Physics/Math Student Consider?
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Another non-trad physics student
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Programs Please help Liberal arts degree w/ an interest in physics
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Schools Finance major science options for grad school
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Programs Can You Pursue Dual Degrees in Medicine and Astrophysics?
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Mechanical engineering or engineering science and mechanics
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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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The Long and Hard Road to Becoming a Professor
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Schools Should I email my potential advisors before applying to graduate schools?
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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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Schools Aerospace engineering: strong colleges? is it a good major for me?
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Good northeastern astronomy astrophysics programs
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Testing SAT Subject Tests | Pharmacy College in the Northeast
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Undergraduate Foreign Language Requirement
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What to study to prepare me for Spivak?
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Schools What is a good number of graduate schools to apply to?
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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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