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Schools What sort of schools should I be looking at?
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Courses References for Methods of Applied Mathematics Course
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Schools Is it too late to apply for Grad school with a BA in Physics and a 3.4 GPA?
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Testing Need some examples of Ordinary Differential Equations
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Greek Student Seeking College Admission Advice
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Programs Doing minor in English for engineers.
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Seeking Advice on Further Maths and OCR Maths Revision Guides
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What kind of physists is most sought and more payed
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Schools Which Universities have the best graduate programs for theoretical physics?
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What are the top Undergrad Physics programs in Canada?
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Is Unschooling Beneficial or Harmful for Child Development?
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Very General Request for Advice from Upperclassmen/-women
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What career opportunities are available for physicists beyond academia?
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About to finish my Master's and losing my resolve
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Programs Which is Best for Pursuing a Math or Physics Ph.D: Double Major or Dual Degree?
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Got rejected by REUs now what should I do?
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Should I Use Irodov and Resnick, Halliday, Walker for AP Physics C Self-Study?
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Programs Been out of school and working for a few years, want to get PhD, need advice
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Balancing Work & Studies: Seeking Advice on a PhD & Job Offer
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H-physrev5.bst bibliography style is used en physics
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The horrors of First-Year Physics tell me the truth
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Career change - any advice welcomed
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Programs Why would one major in theoretical physics?
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Courses How do you deal with upper undergrad level courses?
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Schools Choosing the Best College for Physics Major
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Pros/Cons of the Honors Math/Physics program?
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The Point of Physics Homework Exercises
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Studying Extremely worried about studying pre-calculus
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Advice for College Student Stuck on Path to Graduation
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Which Major Should You Choose: Accounting or Computer Science?
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Physics Degree: Do I Need Chemistry?
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Courses How do 'unique' courses look on graduate applications?
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Schools MSc in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces at Imperial College London
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Get Funding for PhD at NCSU - Advice on Asking Profs
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Programs At Cal State San Luis Obisbo, what are some impacted majors?
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Decent paper for submission to a journal?
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Genetic Engineering at Johns Hopkins: Is it a Good Fit?
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Courses Nervous About Scheduling Courses for the Next Two Years
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Didn't receive scholarship, notify references
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How to start with advanced quantum mechanics
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Mastering Linear Algebra: A Self-Study Guide
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Best foreign language for Future Physicist
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Schools Scientific/Engineering degree while in graduate school in another subject.
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Choosing Between Theoretical and Experimental Physics: Factors to Consider
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Schools Transfer out, scre up, transfer back. Graduate schools view.
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Need Advice on Unorthodox Approach to Physics Education
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Courses Is a Scientific Writing Course Necessary for Science Majors?
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How to go about learning Quantum Mechanics?
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Schools Undergraduate college Name Recognition - Graduate School Admissions
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Biochemistry at UBC or Waterloo?
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Physics Undergrad: Transfer from UWaterloo to Mcgill?
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What are the best career options in physics for someone starting at 32?
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Is a 3-2 Engineering Program the Best Path for Aspiring Aerospace Engineers?
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What kind of math classes are normal requirements?
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Schools Grad School (engineering/physics)
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Programs A major in engineering or physics? (undergrad)
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Courses Courses in Quantum Computing at Waterloo, IQC & Perimeter
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Programs What is the relationship between biotechnology and biomedical engineering?
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Programs Triple Major + MS: Is it Worth It?
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Schools Question about getting into physics grad school
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Fluid & Deformable Body Mechanics: What's the Difference?
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Is Pursuing a Ph.D. in Physics Worth It?
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Programs PhD Admision Guide: Get Special Support Now!
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Programs Which math classes should I take to compliment a Physics degree?
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What's the Best Workflow for Collaborative Paper Writing?
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Studying Studying between semesters to prepare for a course
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Is Embry Riddle's Kanehoe Campus a Good Choice for Aerospace Engineering?
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Start Solving Physics Problems: Tips & Techniques
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Self-Studying Physics for 13 Year Old - Websites & Recommended Topics
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Studying Need Advice on summer studying, books, calculus
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Programs Can you jump from a BS in Math, minor in Physics, to a MS in Physics?
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Schools General college guidance questions and 5 year BS/MS programs?
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Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering
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Courses Summer Courses in MIT (or elsewhere)?
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What classes should I take for a career in robotics engineering?
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Never Learned How to Study Advice?
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What Classes should I take next year?
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Schools Which University Has the Best Undergraduate Physics Program?
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Programs Do you think my school will let me major in physics?
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What defines a successful economist / economist professor?
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Money earning opportunities while doing undergrad
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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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Programs Degree in Physics: Sussex vs. Curtin University
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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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Studying What are some recommended resources for self-studying linear algebra?
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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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