STEM Academic Advising Forum

Browse and request academic advising for all sciences, math and engineering. Topics include school selection, GRE tests, degree information, funding and more. Find the help you need here to navigate and succeed.

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Is Self-Teaching Linear Algebra Feasible for a Motivated Student?

  • Abraham
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What's going to be my hardest semester?

  • Shackleford
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How does switching programs work?

  • EngSci-T.O
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Upper level physics classes, weak DiffEq

  • Jack21222
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Physics graduate studies applicable to sustainable technologies

  • sir_manning
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Improve Physics Study Habits: Get More from Problem Solving

  • cs23
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Schools Engineering Graduate School Acceptance for Math Majors?

  • cap.r
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What Do You Need to Become a Physicist in Australia?

  • The Shah
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Courses Help me choose which courses to take this summer.

  • Zill1
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Best way to study physics on my own?

  • awaizy
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Programs Going into a field unrelated to my undergrad degree?

  • hd0
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Schools Functional Analysis & Math PhD Programs: Advice & Recommendations

  • EbolaPox
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REU Acceptance Deadlines: When to Follow Up on Your Application Status?

  • penofguino
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Looking for Guidance on GRE Mathematics Test

  • adnan jahan
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Quantum Computers: How Hard to Get into Top Programs?

  • empleh
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Programs Should I pursue a second undergrad degree?

  • Nommo
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Help What engineering to choose?

  • goldfishytank
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How Can Physics Enhance Your Biochemistry Research in Health?

  • Senrab
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Programs Wannabe phd, but want to delay: is this a problem?

  • totheface
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Schools Are any schools still taking applications for the fall?

  • ronin2010
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Geometry & Topology REU Programs - Williams, Cornell, Tennessee, Indiana?

  • owlpride
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Schools Mapping of Physics for high school

  • YOOKUNG
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Schools How to find a graduate school that matches my research interests?

  • DukeofDuke
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Schools From undergrad to professor at a top tier university: how should I do it?

  • Who Am I
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Towards a career in the Space Industry

  • Vulpeculae
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Is AI a Valuable Elective for Computer Science Students?

  • chhitiz
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Admissions Am I Screwed? (Undergrad Admissions)

  • Angry Citizen
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Schools Which university should I choose? (Ontario)

  • crazycat23
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Schools REU or Research at Home University?

  • Nlelith
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What should I read next? Advice needed

  • horacesilver
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Schools Which Universities Should I Aim For?

  • oscillations
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Programs Can I Pursue a PhD in Physics with a Master's Degree in a Different Specialty?

  • GleefulNihilism
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Fall 2010 Course Schedule Planning

  • sutupidmath
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Is the Graduate Student Lifestyle Really as Intense as Its Reputation?

  • Spectrum20
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Is GPA Important for a Career in Theoretical Physics?

  • flyingpig
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Schools What should i go to graduate school for?

  • cap.r
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Schools Functional Analysis, Neuroscience, and Grad School

  • empleh
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How Does Computational Science Solve Complex Problems?

  • Poker-face
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MSC Physics at IIT: Get a Head Start with IIT JAM

  • venkataguha
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School Reputation vs Geographic Location

  • lubuntu
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Courses Theoretical Physics: Is It Right For Me?

  • xbomber88
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Programs Majoring in a field that can't be outsourced

  • MathGangsta
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Schools Grad School or Work After Graduation?

  • Question
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Guidance on Postgraduate Engineering pathways

  • IttyBittyBit
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Why Am I Struggling with High School Physics Despite Excelling in Math?

  • proclamation
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Schools Best path to a good Grad school and Career.

  • Woozie
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Which EE subfield should I go into?

  • Physics_UG
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Should I Pursue a Dual Ph.D in Math and Physics?

  • flyingpig
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Schools Senior in high school looking for most optimal path to a good CS grad school.

  • avant-garde
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Courses Is graph theory an interesting option course?

  • quarky2001
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Maths or Physics: Which Should I Take for Higher Education?

  • FeDeX_LaTeX
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Schools U.S. versus Canadian Universities

  • Serbian.matematika
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My Journey: A 25 Y/O Physics and Math Student to Computer Engineer

  • i_emanuel
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Math/Physics Advice for a Freshman at a Competitive College

  • TurkishVanCat
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How long will you go without a solution.

  • nascentmind
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Courses Course involving electrodynamics

  • kini.Amith
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Different pedagogy between 2 professors

  • fluidistic
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How Can a High School Sophomore Prepare for a Career in Astrophysics?

  • Deduce
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Interested in publishing my work: where?

  • jocasa
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Comparing Indian High School Syllabus to MIT Lectures

  • kini.Amith
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Math GRE: Applying with Applied Math Degree

  • lubuntu
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Programs Should Physics Majors Pursue REUs for a Stronger CV?

  • Agent M27
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Schools Making a College Decision: RPI vs. Stony Brook

  • note360
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Question about solution manuals and ethical behavior

  • cwn
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Schools Should I Drop Classes and Take More Challenging Courses for College Admissions?

  • Fuz
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Chances of Acceptance to MIT: International Applicant

  • grizzlyjoker
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Struggling to Finish Physics Degree? Expert Tips from a Physics Grad

  • azterik
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Get Answers to Private Student Loan Questions

  • SELFMADE
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Does Quantum Mechanics contain Physical Chem?

  • Mugwump101
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How to handle groupwork, and papers

  • Scott Vidicik
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Schools Getting your Grad degree at same University as your Undergrad

  • MathGangsta
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Should Freshmen Take Calc III? Advice for Math Majors

  • underacheiver
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Programs Is this a wise decision? At all? Doing a double major and a minor

  • flyingpig
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Schools I have a question about Graduate School.

  • flyingpig
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Physics Undergrad starting in 2011

  • jkerrigan
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Mediocre professors or mediocre students?

  • Mathnomalous
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Schools My PhD advisor sucks. Want to switch schools. Help

  • chinoodian
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Admissions Fall 2010 Graduate Admissions Thread

  • kathrynag
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Admissions Admission requirements for engineering grad programs

  • 3.141592654
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Programs Bachelor's vs. Associate's: Which Degree is Right for You?

  • Jurrasic
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Fragile Knowledge- Can it be prevented?

  • Frzn
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Academic Advice for Applied Math?

  • lubuntu
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Admissions Seeking Graduate Admissions Advice

  • Fyya
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AS Level Maths: Tips and Resources for C1 Exam in January

  • Freddy_Turnip
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Cosmology or Theoretical Physics for job?

  • xcualquiera
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Programs Applicant for Physics PhD Programs

  • Anonymous217
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Should I Give Up On My PhD Program?

  • Physics_UG
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Evaluating My Fall Schedule: 12 Hours/Week

  • Shackleford
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Programs Can i do phd in theoritical physics

  • subashsharma
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Schools Need help for graduate school choice (CMP)

  • redpig
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Comparison of Physics Departments

  • Collatz
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New to Physics: How to Ace Physics & Double Major in Univeristy?

  • anthonych414
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Programs Which major is more related to space-time subjects ?

  • giang271291
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Cornell vs Yale: Applied Physics PhD Decision Help

  • theFencer
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Preparing for Calc I: Self-Study Tips for Higher Placement Test Scores

  • armolsf
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Very confused need a not so help

  • arianabedi
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Schools Essays for university applications

  • crazco
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Moral & Legal Hazards of Accepting Poor School REUs

  • PhDorBust
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Did I Miss My Chance for an REU Offer?

  • nsatya
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