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Is There an Ideal Tool for Taking Physics Notes?
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PhD Graduation Rates for Physics & Astronomy
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Where Can I Find PhD Programs in Math with a Number Theory Focus?
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Does 9th Grade Grades Affect University Admissions?
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Indecisive Engineering Discipline
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Iowa State, Notre Dame, or Northwestern?
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How to know if a school has a good Physics program?
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The Benefits of Programming for Theoretical Physics
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How to Find Research Opportunities as an Undergrad? What Do You Need to Know?
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What Should You Know Before Applying to the Independent University of Moscow?
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Can a physics person handle this ?
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How competitive is graduate physics?
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April 14 Live Webcast of Nobel Laureate in Physics David Gross's Lecture
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Programs PhD in Experimental Particle Physics: Oxford, Imperial or Edinburgh?
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Schools Undergrad preparation for physics grad school
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Programs How much Statistics Courses will I need as a Double Major in Physics/Math?
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Schools Math education before University?
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I Need Advice On How To Study More
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What is the Role of Cosmology in Understanding Spacetime and Parallel Universes?
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Schools Should I Transfer Schools for a Better Physics Program?
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Schools Advice on College Physics for Math Struggling Students
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Programs Advantages of Getting MS Before PHD for Theoretical Physics?
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Is Learning Latin Still Relevant for Mathematicians and Physicists?
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Pre-calculus or calculus before physics?
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Schools What are the following schools known for
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Best Foreign Language For A Physics Student
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Schools Uncertain of Major? 4-Year Undergrad Colleges for Genetics and Nanotech
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Programs Bachelor degree in electrical to masters in physics
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The Wonders of Quantum Physics as a Teen: Tips and College Insights
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Level of difficulty between some of these math classes
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Schools Good Universities in US for computational science
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Schools Planning On Going to Grad School for Math - Have some questions
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Did I squander what I was gifted with?
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How Can I Enter a New Research Field and Understand Scientific Papers?
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Testing Is This a Good Strategy for the AP Physics B Exam?
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Programs Foreign Language Most Useful for Physics Major
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Engineering, phsyics, and med school questions
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Programs Achieving Research Success: Paul's Story
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Science Requirement - class choice
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Graduate Studies in Math at Rice
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Schools Can You Get a Physics Doctorate Without an MSc in Quantum Physics?
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Studying I dont know how to organise my studying
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Can I Earn a Physics Degree in Three Years at UPenn?
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Programs Language Requirement for my degree
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Can I Teach Myself Physics without a Background in the Subject?
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Schools How taboo is doing undergrad and grad school at the same place?
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Schools College rankings, faculty, and prospective student
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Yale Undergraduate for Math/Physics
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Admissions Do PHD admissions (specifically EE) prefer BS candidates over MS ones?
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Berkeley versus Princeton (Undergraduate)
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Schools Which Schools Are Best for Pursuing a Physics Degree and Grad School Prep?
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Most difficult graduate physics core class?
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Deciding Between Two REU Programs - Tips & Prestige Advice
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Schools Aerospace at UIUC or Mechanical at Rutgers then Aero at Grad School?
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How much math do I need to learn for general relativity?
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Schools National University of Singapore - Will going there limit my options?
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Schools Will grad schools understand my situation?
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Schools Difference between colleges/universities/institutes in Canada
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Deciding Between Multiple REU Offers: Is it OK to Ask?
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HELP I found out I hate programming
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AP Physics: The Impact on Success in Physics and Engineering
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Courses Short term course on theoretical physics
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Schools Getting into Princeton Grad School for Math?
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Medical Physics-General questions from an ultimate noob.
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Schools How important are the first 2 years of college?
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Quick answer, manchester or ucl for theoretical physics
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Programs Bio Major - Possible/worthwhile to become MLS(ASCP)?
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Programs Is it true not all of us can get a math degree?
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Schools For grad school, how much more helpful is it to have a BS?
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Best Way to Study Quantum Mechanics (QM)
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Mathematical Physics: What Do Mathematicians Do?
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Programs Transferring MS Coursework for PHD: EE Signal Processing
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Skills of a Physicist: How Important is Visualization?
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Forming a Mental Image in Physics: Picture or Movie?
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Switching Careers: Is A Physics Degree Worth the Investment?
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Schools I Feel Ill-Prepared for University Physics
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Should Non-Graduates List University Affiliation on Scientific Papers?
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Can I Handle This Course Load? Seeking Advice.
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Life of a Theoretical Physicist?
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Programs How common is financial support for PhD students in the US and Canada?
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Schools Options to pursue interest in physics (high school student)
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Bs math + ms ee vs (bs + ms) ee?
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Test Taking Issues and My Future With Math
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Testing Financial Aid and Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
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Schools College location, networking, internships and finding a job
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Is Self-Teaching Linear Algebra Feasible for a Motivated Student?
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What's going to be my hardest semester?
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