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Admissions Maximizing the "goodness" of a recommendation letter

  • danielri1011101
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Studying How to get better grades in my Physics Bachelor Studies?

  • RFeynman
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Admissions How to enter theoretical physics with astronomy background?

  • Brian Leist
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Astronomy Physics Extended Essay

  • AlexandreLafon2
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Courses How Can I Regain Motivation in Physics Grad School?

  • L_landau
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Schools Will I get admission into the University of Denver?

  • Adesh
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Other Absolutely terrible pattern recognition skills

  • Jason7754
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Schools Application to Grad School With a BAD Semester

  • Rhun
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Studying Medical (Radiography) and Astronomy

  • Fatima7
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Other Transitioning from PhD to a different type of research position

  • rwooduk
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Schools Does the university's prestige matter? [PhD admission]

  • Philip Land
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Crafting an Effective Graduate School Statement of Purpose

  • Jeremiah Givens
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Other Would this be appropriate, or too early? Poking around

  • opus
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Programs Is Environmental Engineering capitalized?

  • faebee
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Programs Advice for 2nd Year Physics Student on Pursuing Medical Physics

  • Augustine Ivon
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Other Advice for Writing a Research Plan for a Postdoc Position

  • EngWiPy
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Programs Internship essay for CERN -- Please help

  • zeesyk
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Programs Potential for an Astro vs Condensed Matter PhD (UK)

  • Veles
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What should one look for in an undergrad math program?

  • musicgold
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Other Locating an older scientific paper without the title?

  • rwooduk
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Studying Haven't set foot in a classroom in 20 years -- Planning Advice Please

  • Christopher Phillips
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Courses Math as a substitute for theoretical physics

  • tylerfarzam
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What’s everyone’s Spring schedule?

  • opus
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Other Anyone have any experience with preprints? (Format question)

  • rwooduk
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Are there job opportunities in general relativity for theoretical researchers?

  • tylerfarzam
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Schools Transferring to a new university

  • archaic
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Schools University of Penn. School of Engineering?

  • Point Conception
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Programs Is a Double Major in Physics and Mathematics Possible to Achieve?

  • Smog
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Courses Is it okay to not understand the calculus in intro physics?

  • astroman707
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Studying What are your goals during a study session?

  • ZeGato
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Programs How Do REUs Shape Future Astrophysicists?

  • AlphaLibrae
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MathType - best font for equations?

  • kravky
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Schools Can an average student ever get good university?

  • Adesh
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Masters of computational engineering ?

  • madhisoka
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Studying Daily Habits for improving Physics/Math Knowledge and skill

  • majormuss
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Schools Astronomy/Astrophysics Safety Schools

  • Allen Zheng
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Schools How to know the teaching quality in physics grad programs

  • hedgehog333
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Programs Environmental Solutions and Semiconductors: Research Interests and Career Goals

  • TTRQIO
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Studying What books are good to learn the math in intro physics?

  • astroman707
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Don’t know how to study for maths exam which is on the edge

  • Katherinepierce
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(study skills) studying for Server+

  • LinuxMicrosoftMCSA
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Schools Go to Hong Kong for PhD vs. stay in Europe for Masters

  • jasonger
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Studying Why Am I Struggling with Algebra 2 in College?

  • LinuxMicrosoftMCSA
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Programs Don't like my calculus class, but want to be a math major....

  • CaptainAmerica17
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Admissions Is My Trivial Thesis a Barrier to Pursuing a Doctorate in the U.S.?

  • Immu85
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Material Science & Advanced Thin Film Technologies: Postgraduate Research

  • MOKHTAR
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Schools Which colleges in Kentucky would you recommend for physics?

  • cordless03
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Programs Should I Major in AI or Theoretical Physics for a Lucrative Career?

  • tylerfarzam
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Design courses for Electrical engineering

  • vaibhav kapoor
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Schools Wanting to go to a good graduate school in the US

  • Zack K
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Courses Can I Succeed in Calculus and Maintain My GPA?

  • Jake_Jawbreaker
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DOE CCI vs SULI: Physics Summer Programs for College Students

  • Leah123rose
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Acknowledging Online Help in Thesis Writing

  • diegzumillo
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Schools Trouble with high school physics, what should I do?

  • Aaron Anderson
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Admissions Can additional research make up for a low GPA in graduate school admissions?

  • mcabbage
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Schools Virginia Tech BSc Physics Program Accreditation?

  • betamu
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Can an M.Eng (non-thesis) degree lead to a PhD in structural engineering?

  • CivilSigma
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Programs Should a physics major take general chemistry?

  • astroman707
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Studying De Broglie-Bohm theory books/material recommendations....

  • pablo.93
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Studying Condensed Matter Physics Grade vs Materials Science?

  • Joaco
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Admissions Financial assistance regarding PhD abroad

  • Apashanka
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Schools How Should a Colombian Student Choose a Canadian University for Physics?

  • Emilioc
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Programs Is a 2nd major in comp sci useful in computational physics?

  • astroman707
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Schools I'm forced to take a gap before uni, how will it affect me?

  • FlyingPhysicist
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Programs Prerequisites for degree in materials science

  • CWatters
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Other Scholarships for US undergraduates with disabilities

  • Gimblestitch
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Programs Are English-Taught MSc Physics Programs Available in France?

  • BH Wiz
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How to use extra information in physics exams

  • ImTrashAtPhysics
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Programs Switch majors from ME to material science?

  • materialise
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Mathematical Physics for Graduate Studies: Overview

  • AllRelative
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Schools Maximizing Employer Tuition Benefits for Graduate School: Tips and Strategies

  • Tone L
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Other What Should I Do If My Paper's Status Changes Without Notification?

  • yihg500k7
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Studying Suggestions for studying Electromagnetism

  • dRic2
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Schools Spending a Year Abroad in USA/Canada for Research & CMT

  • Silicon-Based
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Other Need Some Guidance (AMC Reccomendations)

  • Jamesix
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Other Learning Astrophysics from home.

  • BlueCaterpillar
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Courses Should I take Calc 3 before Physics 2?

  • MisterAvocadoMan
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Programs Should I switch my major to Molecular Genetics?

  • Ashley1999
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Studying Looking for Physics/Math Study Buddy(ies)

  • majormuss
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Other College Physics: Struggling with Time & Complexity

  • maxhersch
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Pursuing a PhD in Physical Cosmology Abroad: Institutes & Financial Aid

  • Apashanka
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Studying How to prepare for a life in research?

  • Wrichik Basu
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Studying Can setting goals and finding applications help improve studying efficiency?

  • Felipe Lincoln
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Admissions What’s the most important factor in graduate admissions?

  • astroman707
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Admissions Can a PhD be done after completing undergraduate?

  • Wrichik Basu
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Programs Will my horrible drawing skills hurt me as a physics major?

  • Steven_Scott
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Courses Academic Preparation for gravitational wave careers?

  • astroman707
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Schools Do graduate schools look favorably upon published research?

  • astroman707
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Other What's your note taking method in physics classes?

  • astroman707
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Other Building up an understanding and knowledge from the ground up

  • CuriousCarrot
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Programs Difference between an astronomy and astrophysics PhD?

  • astroman707
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Schools Realistic Graduate School Opportunities in Computational Astrophysics

  • nmanphysics
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Programs Doing a joint honours in maths and physics or just physics?

  • AryaKimiaghalam
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Studying Take Notes in Lectures: Tips & Strategies to Make the Most of Class Time

  • IjustlikeMaths
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Schools Can I get some guidance for math courses to take? (high school freshman)

  • doglover9754
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Programs Engineering Physics or Astronautics?

  • Jfredolay
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Max. Scholarship gained by student for in MSC in USA

  • rahaverhma
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Testing I did terrible on my Midterm exam

  • Zack K
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