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Why Do High-Achieving Students Choose Community Colleges Over Universities?
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Courses Questions About Calc for Life and Social Sciences?
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Schools MIT or University of Rochester for physics/math undergrad?
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I want to study all fields in physics. but how ?
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Physics research without knowlegde of chemistry
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English Tests for Students Abroad: TOEFL, IELTS & ECPE
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Suggestions for a beginning researcher.
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From Physics to Engineering Help?
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Programs Is Abstract Algebra Essential for CS Majors in Understanding Cryptography?
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Admissions MIT & WPI Admissions: How Can 15 yr Old Home-Schooler Prepare?
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Should I ask a graduate student for a Letter of Recommendation?
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Preparing for a Master's in Civil Engineering: Tips and Advice
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Schools Best Schools for Undergrad Physics?
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Is Poor Performance in Probability/Statistics an Indication I am Bad at Math?
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Undergrad bored with physics and frustrated about it
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Programs Which Major is Better: Chemistry or Physics?
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Advice for Career Change: Going Back to School
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Which Theoretical Physics Field Should I Choose for My Master's Degree?
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Taking modern algebra, real analysis, and diffeq's
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Business Calculus or Finite Mathematics
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Learn Topology: Get Intro Book Recommendations
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Navigating Research Papers as a Freshman
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Which of Physics and Mechanical Engineering requires math
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Schools Physics PhD or EE Master's for Solid State/Nanoelectronics Industry?
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How to get involved in time travel research?
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Schools Which colleges should I apply to?
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Programs Math courses recommended for electrical engineering major?
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Whats the purpose of fraternities?
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Aerospace or Astrophysics: Which Undergraduate Degree Should You Pursue?
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Prereqs for undergrad Quantum Mechanics
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Programs What can I do with my undergrad Physics degree? I'm freaking out
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Does anyone have an idea for a self-study syllabus?
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Study Commerce/engineering to become an economist?
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Schools SUNY Albany College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering
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Schools How do grad schools perceive a course audit on an undergrad transcript?
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Differential Equations or not That is the Question
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Courses Is a 17-Credit Semester with Advanced Math and Science Courses Manageable?
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Schools Grad school to study Quantum Gravity?
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Programs PhD in Semiconductor Theory: Recommended Schools
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Transfer from UK to US for Undergraduate Physics Degree
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Schools How to prepare for grad school in biophysics
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Should i still do math if i am not the next Euler?
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Is an Engineering Studies BA useful?
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Photovoltaics, Electric motors ,Solar energy. Should i go for EE?
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Programs Is it worth still majoring in physics even though I failed a core subject?
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Should Freshmen in Chemical Engineering Take Physics with Calc I?
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Master in Physics: UK Guide for BSc CS Graduate
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Programs PhD Timeline: From Bachelor's Degree to Doctoral Completion
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Courses Question about order of topics covered in a physics course
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Programs Daily life of a theoretical physics PhD student?
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Do you deserve your high school diploma?
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Will a Break from Calculus I Hurt Me?
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My life is collapsing, I feel like killing myself. PF, me
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Sports / Community Service / Interest Groups
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Schools Finishing your graduate school application early vs. general GRE score
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Graduate Student: Career Advice, I hate experimental physics
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Unsure if I want to continue with Physics
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When do you learn abount Tensors?
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Schools Rising college freshman, physics major?
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Engineering Physics vs. Honors Physics
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Is There Hope for My GPA After a Rough First Year?
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Courses About a course - Should I take it?
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Transferring to College: EE Advice for UH Manoa Junior
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Dilemma: Majoring in CS or Applied Math?
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Is a Prestigious University Essential for Success in Physical Sciences?
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Worried about organic chemistry?
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Precalculus review or Calculus 1
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Self study plan for understanding nutritional processes
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Physics Lesson for 11th grade in USA
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ME or EE: Which is the Best Career Path for Clean Energy and Electric Vehicles?
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Should I Switch My Major to Math and Physics at Penn State?
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Best school for Physics in Minneapolis St Paul area?
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Going to iPhO, sharing an experience
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Schools Grad School: Apply now & defer, or apply later?
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Programs Is getting a physics degree a good idea?
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Programs 3.47 GPA am I screwed for Stanford Math PhD?
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Schools Best graduate school for Spintronics and Spin Tnasport Research?
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Difference between EEE, BSET, BSEE & EET: Transfer Credits to 4-Year College?
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Is Transferring to Canada for a PhD a Good Decision?
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About the sequence of walter greiner's physic series
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How Can I Effectively Guide a Graduate Student in Research Projects?
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How do you approach learning a new concept?
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Programs Should I bother getting either of the associates degrees I almost qualify for
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Choosing Between ME and MET: What Do I Need to Know?
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How Can I Prepare for a Theoretical Physics Course with a Math Minor?
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Schools Is College Really About Learning? Evaluating My Goals as a College Junior
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Schools I have a question about grad school
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The Learning Curve of Math and Engineering (the advantage of time)
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Asking for help in neuroscience`s self-study
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Programs Particle Physics Research as a Mech. Engg: Guide & Opportunities
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Programs Math Major: Is There a Way Around Difficult Visualization?
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Is a Passion for Physics Necessary to Succeed in Computer Engineering?
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Studying Irish student studying in the UK?
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Overcoming Adversity to Pursue My Dream: A Student's Story
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What are the math requirements for B.S in Physics?
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Beginner in physics, need suggestion please.
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Explore Physics/Astronomy Study Options for 16yo Law/Econ Student
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Programs Degree requirement courses full already
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Particle Physics: Advice for Sophomore Student
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Programs Is a Physics PhD Really Worthless in the Real World?
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