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Participation in graduation cermonies without actually graduating?

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Need an intro Electronic/Electrical engineering text

  • Flatshoe
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Preparing for the Challenge of Calculus II

  • Ryuk1990
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Want to be in computer graphics/game programming please guide

  • mirza21
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I discovered m-theory, and I(Serious.)

  • livingdigits
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So, I my Modern Physics I grade was finally posted this morning.

  • Shackleford
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Admission to Theoretical Physics PhD Programs

  • 6eecs
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Preparing for Physics: What to Learn as a High School Student?

  • Tom83B
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Programs PhD Dilemma: Choosing Between Two Offers

  • theophys2009
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Should You Transfer to City College for Engineering?

  • Mathnomalous
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Asking a professor for permission to skip a class

  • Simfish
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How do you guys study Calculus and such subjects?

  • lLovePhysics
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What is the process of getting Published?

  • dreamworks
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Dual Majoring in Mechanical Engineering & Physics

  • lukeMG
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Schools Apply for UK or US graduate schools?

  • Jeffrey.P
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Schools Senior level college student thinking of switching to Industrial Engineering.

  • 00aeron00
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Should I Take Pre-Calculus Online or CLEP It?

  • DrummingAtom
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Studying Worth self studying physics over summer?

  • nlsherrill
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How Do You Derive Equations from Diagrams?

  • cs23
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Which Book Best Covers Algebraic Geometry for String Theory?

  • eok20
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MIT Ph.D. Program Admission: Is an M.S. Required or Optional?

  • Newtime
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Integral Calculus vs Topology vs ODE

  • ZeroZero2
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Understanding Astrophysics/Cosmology

  • Stratosphere
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Fall Schedule 2010. Opinions and thoughts?

  • thethinker
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Optics Research Ideas for Simons Summer Program

  • Wolfram13
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Schools Canadian applying to American university, how?

  • eveo
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Schools How important is the Putnam to math grad schools?

  • Werg22
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Math for Theoretical Physics: Undergrad Pursuit, Rigor & Proofs

  • glueball8
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U of T Portfolio? (Mech Engineering)

  • Fisher888
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Programs Which is better for a writing class: C or W? (EE major)

  • 1230wc
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Is it a bad idea to take Calc III and Diff EQ in the same Semester?

  • carboy79
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Programs I am a Software Engineer planning for a Math PhD

  • BlueStar123
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Unsure What to Do: Navigating Advisor Help in Physics Assignments

  • bjnartowt
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Fall 2010 - Calculus III or Linear Algebra

  • Cod
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Find d when d|n2+n-2, d|n3+2n-1 & d=1 (mod 2), d > 1

  • kuahji
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Schools UC schools view of retaking classes , what do you tihnk?

  • Jurrasic
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How much harder will calculus 1st year physics be?

  • Frzn
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BS physics to a MS mech. engineering?

  • jde08
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Schools Skipping College Algebra: Is it a Good Idea for Intermediate Algebra Students?

  • lizkachu
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What is the most competitive field in USA?

  • rukshan
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Schools Admission into foreing universities.l

  • Rhydo
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Schools Boost Your Grad School Success with Math: A Chemical Engineer's Perspective

  • yaganon
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Schools University to study Computer Science

  • Max.Planck
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I need a clearer picture of where I need to be

  • yaganon
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Schools Plasma Physics - Grad School Questions

  • darkchild
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2010 Physics/Engineering/etc REUs and other summer research programs results

  • soasrsamh
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Programs Doing research in Engineering without an engineering degree?

  • Clockward
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Testing The Physics GRE, thoughts? Opinions?

  • Pengwuino
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Schools How much does faculty matter in getting admission to top graduate schools?

  • pnptruong
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Studying Studying Physics at Undergrad: Choosing Between MIT, Harvard, Yale & Princeton

  • Simetrophy
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Math preparation for business school?

  • phantomcow2
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Schools Sophmore in College needing advice for Physics

  • Ozz
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AP Calculus BC Test: Tips, Revision & Important Topics

  • Elixer
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Pre-Calc and AP Physics in 11th Grade

  • iRaid
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Family & graduate study, is it possible?

  • hariyo
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Schools What Does It Take to Get Accepted into a Top Physics Grad School?

  • 6eecs
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Switching from engineering to mathematics

  • Abraham
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How Can Granular Flow Enhance Flight Control in Aerodynamics?

  • subterrain
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EngiSci Option in Aerospace at UofT?

  • Millacol88
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Programs Will my past keep me from getting into a top PhD program?

  • carboy79
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Schools Which University Offers the Best Path for an International Physics Undergrad?

  • shuvobd
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Math Major: Jump to Linear Algebra or Pad GPA?

  • WhiteRae
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MIT vs Stanford for Particle Physics: Which is Best?

  • Tice
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Help on email for undergraduate research mentor

  • sleventh
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Schools Public engineering universities in PA

  • matt390
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Programs What to do about lazy PhD advisor.

  • Beeza
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Schools Are Extracurricular Activities Crucial for Admission to Top Universities?

  • sk101
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Difference between Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering.

  • sgvaibhav
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Study Tips for Finals: Alone or With Classmates?

  • driedupfish
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Courses Do chemistry courses pick up radically after the first year?

  • EdTheHead
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How does one get better at math/science? Is it even possible?

  • FancyNut
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Schools Does undergraduate school really matter?

  • flyingpig
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Programs Best math classes for a physics major?

  • ZeroZero2
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Civil Engineering Student: Choose Autocad or Revit?

  • Dell
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Can I successfully balance engineering and pre-med classes?

  • Edin_Dzeko
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Wind & Solar: A Renewable Energy Future?

  • Sentience
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Schools Transitioning from undergrad to grad school

  • ~Death~
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Schools Are Community College Classes Considered Weak?

  • carboy79
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Do Students at 2-Year Colleges End Up Hating Each Other by Semester's End?

  • land_of_ice
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Should i go to programming class?

  • Dina1372
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Testing Did anyone else have post-exam regrets like me?

  • vebbie
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Programs Should I try and get a second degree in astronomy?

  • mch0309
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Programs Too all prospective physics majors

  • vorcil
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Programs Apparently there are people with 2 phd in math and physics.

  • MathematicalPhysicist
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Schools Deciding High School Classes for Junior Year

  • HappyTheMan
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I need some guidance for my next school year

  • orgin2
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How much does an ME actually use Chemistry?

  • sydneyfranke
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Accelerator Physics: Questions from a Physicist

  • Rajini
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Schools Columbia University (New York City)

  • hotvette
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Courses Scheduling and Pre-Requisites, Advice on what courses to take please.

  • Jarbear
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Switching from engineering to physics

  • cj2222
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