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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

  • korsakov53
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Which profs generally have the most time?

  • Simfish
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Is a Career in Theoretical Physics Worth the Investment?

  • Houdini176
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Programs Applied Math Degree: Honors or Minor in EE?

  • 1230wc
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Classes that can be effectively learned in a summer semester.

  • hadsed
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US PhD Physics Program: Oxford vs NUS - Worth the Cost?

  • Anonymous00
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French Student Asks About High School Programs in USA

  • Ksitov
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Quantum Physics Course: Should I Follow Syllabus or Not?

  • hasan_researc
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Should I Try Newtonian Mechanics Again?

  • andyroo
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Is It Better to Cram Courses or Take Them Over Multiple Years?

  • doublemint
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Can I Get Into a US Graduate Program with a Three-Year B.Sc in Physics?

  • roshan2004
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Schools Can I Get Into Graduate Math School with Lower GPA?

  • blinktx411
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Average Transfer GPA for Physics Major

  • woepriest
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Schools Transferring between graduate schools

  • korsakov53
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Courses Style of learning course material

  • hasan_researc
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I don't want to wait to become a physicist

  • planck42
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Schools Undergrad math at Williams College?

  • thrill3rnit3
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Programs Going straight from a BSc to PhD in astrophysics

  • jf22901
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Schools I want to go to grad school in math, but

  • PieceOfPi
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Quantitative analysis on wall street

  • Frzn
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Courses You know how they say a B in a difficult course > A in an easy course?

  • gretun
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How Should I Prepare for My First-Year Physics Exams?

  • hasan_researc
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Physics after Electrical Engineering

  • maverick280857
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Will A Good Undergrad Program Help?

  • zooxanthellae
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Is programming a good fit for me?

  • creepypasta13
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I know getting two Ph.Ds is ridiculous, but does it help?

  • gretun
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Can You Transition from Physics BS to MEng in EE Easily?

  • 6eecs
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Interesting Situation- Math/CS; seeks advice

  • mathguy123
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Schools Does a bad start to university hurt grad school chances?

  • ECmathstudent
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Struggling with Dynamics: A Student's Perspective

  • cs23
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Where should I apply for my undergrad in math?

  • sentient 6
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Schools Maximizing College Time: Majoring in Physics/Astronomy in 5 Years

  • Ceenaya19
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Programs Advice needed: Going from a M.Sc in Medical Physics to a PhD in Astrophysics

  • astronut555
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Spring 2010 Semester: Results, Reflections, and Lessons Learned

  • Jack21222
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Programs Graduating HS senior - independent study, dual major

  • quantum13
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Courses Question regarding change of course.

  • arianabedi
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Admissions Admissions Q: MS in Statistics @ OSU

  • BoundByAxioms
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Is an MSc in Physics after BTech a better option for research career in India?

  • Chairman Lmao
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Engineering Physics Degree: Options and Benefits

  • Skrew
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Brain, biology, biophysics, computational neuroscience, brain-comp interface

  • simulation314
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Schools Chapman University vs UC Riverside

  • hawk24
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What Are the Most Intriguing Concepts in Physics for Beginners?

  • 3dsmax
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Courses Is a PGRE Prep Course Worth It? Insights from Students Who Have Taken One

  • CanIExplore
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How to stay in touch with physics in a gap year?

  • magnetic flux
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Programs Timescale of PhDs (UK vs the rest of the world)

  • jf22901
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Berkeley Double Major: Math & Physics - Will I Be Behind?

  • Anonymous217
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Schools Can a Low GPA Be Overcome for Graduate School in Astrophysics?

  • kjata090
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Switching from Physics to Maths: 4-Year Undergrad Course

  • Maybe_Memorie
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Schools University for Master's Degree in Theoretical Physics (GB)

  • Casaubon
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Which Computer Skills Are Best for Aspiring Physicists?

  • sari
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MSc nuclear physics or molecular and cellular biophysics

  • eXorikos
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Testing Fall 2010 Physics GRE - no date (yet) on ETS site

  • bjnartowt
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I want to become a Physicist BUT

  • napoleon11
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Schools City College or Hunter College

  • khary23
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Programs Requirements for a physics major

  • cj2222
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How Much Programming Do Electrical Engineers Really Do Weekly?

  • Indifferent89
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Programs Basic general ed classes before classes for 4 yr Bachelor's degree?

  • TL92
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Courses Pass math course with proofs by memorization?

  • Doplersleg
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Right-Brained Academic Struggles: Advice Needed

  • n.karthick
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Ryerson aerospace engineering VS York Space Engineering

  • saikisen
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Schools Any Canadian engineering college for International student

  • snshusat161
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Studying Books with a lot of problems but all with solutions

  • Muhammad Ali
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Programs Swinburne online astronomy degree

  • planethunter
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How can I bring the fun back to studying physics?

  • zimbabwe
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How bad does taking five years to graduate look?

  • DeuteriumDude
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Schools Foreign Language for Graduate School

  • spb
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Schools Mathematics Graduate School Admissions

  • blerg
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Schools Is an Astronomy or Astrophysics Degree Worth Pursuing for Future Careers?

  • janeway
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Schools Transferring to another university ( engineering)

  • Cudi1
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Years to an engineering doctorate?

  • stann999
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What Graduate Schools Can I Get Into for a Math PhD?

  • Pjennings
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Similar Classes? (Statics and Classical Mechanics)

  • camdenreslink
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Correlation between School Reputation and Age

  • tenparsecs
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Bit of a Frivolous Question - Doing Math in Pen?

  • zooxanthellae
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Programs How do universities handle tuition for students with multiple degrees?

  • Mu naught
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Present Decisions and Future Implications

  • lacasner
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EE Research Topics? (Undegraduate)

  • jegues
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Brain doesn't want to do physics anymore

  • Ryan007
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Do I Have to Be a Nerd to Be an Engineer?

  • UFOkrazy
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Physics Majoring: Is it Too Broad?

  • PhysicsHigh
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Testing What are the Best Strategies for Studying for the Physics GRE?

  • bjnartowt
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Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering Graduate Programs

  • NBAJam100
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Schools How Many Math Classes Do You Need for Quantitative Analysis?

  • Frzn
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Schools Grad schools for quantum computing/quantum information?

  • JesseM
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Are Science and Math Exams Truly Harder Than Arts?

  • Shahil
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Physics or Geophysics? Advice & Recommendations

  • Jokerhelper
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Should I Prioritize Passion or Practicality in My College Major?

  • JnCrWe
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Schools Financing Debt while in Graduate School/ FAFSA

  • Hepth
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Schools Woes about graduate school admissions

  • prettymidget
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Reference letters: writing the prototype oneself

  • Karmelleon
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Greece Student Pursuing IB Diploma: Tips & Advice

  • Nikon33
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Which Is Better for Aerospace Courses: RMIT or Monash?

  • LUCAS//
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Testing Preparing for Ireland's A-Levels & SAT Equivalents: Tips & Sample Papers

  • Maybe_Memorie
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To Take Complex Analysis or Not?

  • cwatki14
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Gaining Physics Comprehension - High School to College

  • GreatEscapist
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Engineering Physics: Preparing for Graduate School Aerodynamics

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