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Programs What are some good physics courses for math majors?
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Is It Normal to Spend Hours on a Few Math Problems?
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Advice Needed: Should I Study in USA or Russia Fed?
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Learn Softwares for Electrical & Electronics Engineering
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Couple of questions regarding theoretical physics
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MSc After BTech: Pursuing Astronomy in India
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Programs Double major: Physics and Classics?
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What chances do i have getting in MIt or caltech?
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Resources for self teaching ( book recs)
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Schools What are the top 20 or 30 schools in theoretical particle physics
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Which profs generally have the most time?
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Is a Career in Theoretical Physics Worth the Investment?
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Programs Applied Math Degree: Honors or Minor in EE?
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Classes that can be effectively learned in a summer semester.
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US PhD Physics Program: Oxford vs NUS - Worth the Cost?
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French Student Asks About High School Programs in USA
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Quantum Physics Course: Should I Follow Syllabus or Not?
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Should I Try Newtonian Mechanics Again?
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Is It Better to Cram Courses or Take Them Over Multiple Years?
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Can I Get Into a US Graduate Program with a Three-Year B.Sc in Physics?
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Schools Can I Get Into Graduate Math School with Lower GPA?
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Average Transfer GPA for Physics Major
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Schools Transferring between graduate schools
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Courses Style of learning course material
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I don't want to wait to become a physicist
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Schools Undergrad math at Williams College?
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Programs Going straight from a BSc to PhD in astrophysics
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Schools I want to go to grad school in math, but
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Quantitative analysis on wall street
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Courses You know how they say a B in a difficult course > A in an easy course?
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How Should I Prepare for My First-Year Physics Exams?
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Physics after Electrical Engineering
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Will A Good Undergrad Program Help?
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Is programming a good fit for me?
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I know getting two Ph.Ds is ridiculous, but does it help?
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Can You Transition from Physics BS to MEng in EE Easily?
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Interesting Situation- Math/CS; seeks advice
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Schools Does a bad start to university hurt grad school chances?
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Struggling with Dynamics: A Student's Perspective
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Where should I apply for my undergrad in math?
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Schools Maximizing College Time: Majoring in Physics/Astronomy in 5 Years
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Programs Advice needed: Going from a M.Sc in Medical Physics to a PhD in Astrophysics
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Spring 2010 Semester: Results, Reflections, and Lessons Learned
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Programs Graduating HS senior - independent study, dual major
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My gpa is currently 2.57. Can i attain 3.9 gpa if i only have 2 years left?
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Courses Question regarding change of course.
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Admissions Admissions Q: MS in Statistics @ OSU
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Is an MSc in Physics after BTech a better option for research career in India?
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Engineering Physics Degree: Options and Benefits
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Brain, biology, biophysics, computational neuroscience, brain-comp interface
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Schools Chapman University vs UC Riverside
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What are the benefits of pursuing a B.S. in Physics at DePaul University?
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What Are the Most Intriguing Concepts in Physics for Beginners?
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Courses Is a PGRE Prep Course Worth It? Insights from Students Who Have Taken One
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How to stay in touch with physics in a gap year?
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Programs Timescale of PhDs (UK vs the rest of the world)
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Berkeley Double Major: Math & Physics - Will I Be Behind?
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Schools Can a Low GPA Be Overcome for Graduate School in Astrophysics?
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Switching from Physics to Maths: 4-Year Undergrad Course
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Schools University for Master's Degree in Theoretical Physics (GB)
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Which Computer Skills Are Best for Aspiring Physicists?
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MSc nuclear physics or molecular and cellular biophysics
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Testing Fall 2010 Physics GRE - no date (yet) on ETS site
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I want to become a Physicist BUT
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Schools City College or Hunter College
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Programs Requirements for a physics major
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How Much Programming Do Electrical Engineers Really Do Weekly?
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Programs Basic general ed classes before classes for 4 yr Bachelor's degree?
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Courses Pass math course with proofs by memorization?
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Do Graduate Schools Require Knowledge of a Foreign Language for Admission?
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Right-Brained Academic Struggles: Advice Needed
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Ryerson aerospace engineering VS York Space Engineering
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Schools Any Canadian engineering college for International student
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Studying Books with a lot of problems but all with solutions
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Programs Swinburne online astronomy degree
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How can I bring the fun back to studying physics?
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How bad does taking five years to graduate look?
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Schools Foreign Language for Graduate School
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Schools Mathematics Graduate School Admissions
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Schools Is an Astronomy or Astrophysics Degree Worth Pursuing for Future Careers?
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Schools Transferring to another university ( engineering)
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Years to an engineering doctorate?
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What Graduate Schools Can I Get Into for a Math PhD?
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Similar Classes? (Statics and Classical Mechanics)
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Correlation between School Reputation and Age
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Bit of a Frivolous Question - Doing Math in Pen?
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Programs How do universities handle tuition for students with multiple degrees?
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Present Decisions and Future Implications
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EE Research Topics? (Undegraduate)
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Brain doesn't want to do physics anymore
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Do I Have to Be a Nerd to Be an Engineer?
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Physics Majoring: Is it Too Broad?
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Testing What are the Best Strategies for Studying for the Physics GRE?
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Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering Graduate Programs
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Schools How Many Math Classes Do You Need for Quantitative Analysis?
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Schools Grad schools for quantum computing/quantum information?
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Physics or Geophysics? Advice & Recommendations
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Should I Prioritize Passion or Practicality in My College Major?
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Schools Financing Debt while in Graduate School/ FAFSA
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Schools Woes about graduate school admissions
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