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Schools Essays for university applications
- crazco
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Can I accept an REU offer and switch if a better school accepts me later?
- PhDorBust
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REU programs making first offers in March, haven't heard yet
- nsatya
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Can I get into a top physics PhD program after completing my MS?
- TheDoorsOfMe
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Schools What Do Math Grad Students Actually Do?
- ForMyThunder
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Relationship (Pure+Applied+Bio) Math?
- thepioneerm
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Schools Grad School Admissions Question – GPA and Whole Person Concept
- Cod
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Amgen Scholar's program at UCSF or continuing research at Yale
- winterwind
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Schools REU and Graduate School (Mat Sci)
- Goalie33
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Which Grad Program to Choose: Penn State or Penn?
- Goalie33
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Is it better to take condensed summer math courses or spread them out?
- Poker-face
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Is College Algebra and Trig the same as pre-calculus?
- Poker-face
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Taking precalculus and calculus in two 5-week summer sessions
- Poker-face
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Max Planck Institute (Heidelberg) Reputation for PhDs in Physics
- kop442000
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Programs Direct Enrollment in PhD programmes after finishing Undergraduates
- debsuvra
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Programs Engineering majors, have you ever had to repeat a class
- land_of_ice
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Programming Advice for Physics BSc Student
- DClancy
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Vince's Search for Online Physics Education
- Pants
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Programs Is a Minor in CS Worth Taking for a Math/CS Major?
- shonick
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How can a MechE look good for green engineering?
- jaden44
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Courses Medical physics course selection
- kaderpitchai
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Schools Applied to grad school should I contact potential supervisors?
- tramar
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Best pathway to learn String theory
- Bradwast88
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Programs Which major to compliment physics degree? Applied or pure math?
- dadede
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Taking a Semester Off: A Difficult Decision
- zpconn
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Messed up my undergrad, and my chance of?
- facetten
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Best Lab Science for Physics Majors: Programming, Chemistry, or Astronomy?
- Pupil
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Testing Preparing for Cambridge STEP: Advice for Irish Students
- thayes93
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Should I even attempt becoming a physics prof?
- Codester09
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Programs What Maths to Take To Prepare For Computer Engineering Degree
- KillaKem
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Is it Possible to Pursue Physics and Philosophy at a Later Age?
- QuantumLogic
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Nuclear Science Crash Course: From Atoms to Radioisotopes to Radiation Dose
- Adanali
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Programs Implications of choosing a Major vs. Honours programme in Physics
- Ryker
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Computer Science VS Computer Engineering (Academic Research ? Similar?)
- avant-garde
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Can you get astronomy jobs with a mechanical engineering degree?
- jaden44
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Programs Any tips for a successful PhD interview at Cambridge?
- Baggio
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What are some possible research topics in medical physics and lasers?
- js1magee
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Is Collective Punishment Effective and Acceptable in Schools?
- Art
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Should I Drop Classes I Dislike for Better Grades or Keep Them for More Credits?
- colldood
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Research Paper Topic for a Student
- NiKO381
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Schools Accept ME grad school admission offer for 1 school?
- creepypasta13
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Schools Which UK universities offer the best physics programs for aspiring researchers?
- ATOMatt
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Studying Would you say that 28 hours per week is enough studying time (13 units)
- land_of_ice
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Why do bachelor's degrees take 2, 4, or 5 years depending on country?
- flyingpig
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Tough Choices: Making a Career Change After 31
- Poker-face
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Schools Can I Test Out of College and Still Get a Degree in Science and Math?
- Line
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Schools Graduate schools in quantum information theory in US and UK
- Truecrimson
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Schools Do you have to take every single Physics/Math courses in a university available?
- flyingpig
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Programs Pursuing a PhD in Computer Science
- yoran
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Programs Phd in Computer science OR Information technology OR in Management Subject?
- upadhyaya
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Programs Is a PhD required for applied physics in non-academic settings?
- Mathnomalous
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Really lucrative fields but is biophysics such?
- Icelove
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Schools Can determination and interest alone get me into a math PhD program?
- AnIntegral
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I cannot find enough referees to vouch for me I might not get accepted
- flyingpig
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Schools Things that no one tells you about grad school
- awri
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Will I Struggle More in Grad School Compared to Undergrad?
- CuriousQuanta
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How do you study physics most efficiently?
- ramb
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How to learn Physics (And Mathematics)
- fantispug
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What is it like to work in theoretical physics?
- Rana13
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Schools Why are young scientists struggling to launch independent research careers?
- story645
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Self-teaching electrical engineering before college this fall
- jordainloves
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Opinions All British Theoretical Physicists
- sox
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How important is probability and mathematical statistics?
- kakarotyjn
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Studying Recommended mathematics classes for studying solid state devices/physics
- humanjigsaw
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Best way to prepare for a graduate statistical mechanics class?
- naele
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Most physics-ey engineering discipline
- Codester09
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Programs How long does it take to obtain a PhD?
- billthegeek
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Schools Worried about a future grad school application
- fluidistic
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Choose Chem E or Aerospace? High School Senior's Decision
- EnterTheLine
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Practical Applications of Calculus: Finding Motivation for Learning Maths
- BogMonkey
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Are easy majors worth a college degree?
- Pengwuino
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What are your favorite courses and why?
- SonyAlmeida
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What does a genetic engineer do?
- ƒ(x)
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Testing Taking the math gre as a hopeful astro grad student
- kmccorm
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Theoretical physics after physics?
- Bradwast88
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Schools Should I Take Pre-Calc in Summer to Boost My College Admissions Chances?
- Mr.Atomizer
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Schools Grad school with liberal arts degree
- Switters12
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Schools What nearby colleges in NYC have strong physics programs for transfer students?
- Leptos
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Programs What second major should I choose for a successful career after college?
- Switters12
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Math Fundamentals: My 2nd Wind in Middle School
- Codester09
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My other post was obviously too long, so I'll shorten it to a sentence:
- TalkOrigin
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Which is the better choice, linear algebra or differential equations?
- Wm_Davies
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Is It Too Late to Learn Quantum Field Theory?
- MarkSheffield
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Courses Graduate electromagnetism courses that don't use Jackson
- Ryan007
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Has anyone heard of Computational Science?
- Poker-face
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Current EE Student looking for Nanotech grad program suggestions
- Mohdoo
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Hi I would really appreciate some guidance. I am currently enrolled
- fys iks!
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Clemson University Course Suggestions for Physics BA/Mathematical Sciences Minor
- unchained1978
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Schools Efficient Ways to Study/Learn College Math?
- Mathnomalous
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Programs Learning about fluids as a physics major
- Mattowander
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Programs Minoring in Math: Worth It for Physics/EE Double Major?
- paridiso
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Is Education Beyond Eighth Grade Really Necessary?
- dimensionless
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Recommended websites and ebooks for Physics: Mechanics and Heat
- asimon2008
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Programs First PhD Interview - What to expect?
- hairnet
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Cambridge maths and physics vs natural sciences for Irish student
- thayes93
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Studying Which questions to do in textbook?
- JG89
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Is It Feasible to Pursue a Physics PhD While Balancing Family Life?
- pjl2934
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I am starting very late - a personal story and hope for insight
- janegalt
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Can I Learn Advanced Math at 31 and Pursue a Second Degree?
- Poker-face
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