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MS to PhD: Navigating the Transition from BS/MS to Top-Tier Schools

  • 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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Help Needed: Deciding Between Summer Research Options

  • 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 Coolege Algebra & Trig the same thing as Pre-Calculus?

  • Poker-face
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Need help deciding summer classes.

  • 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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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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Confused Final Year Physics Student Seeking Advices

  • tsw99
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Is it Possible to Pursue Physics and Philosophy at a Later Age?

  • QuantumLogic
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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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MechE & Astronomy: Jobs that Combine Both?

  • 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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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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Amateur question about Bachelors

  • 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 Math Grad School: Pursuing a Math PhD w/ Interest & Determination

  • 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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Help me prepare to study EE (in a fun way)

  • 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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Karma & Easy Majors: Is College Worth It?

  • Pengwuino
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Top 10 Favorite Courses: Share Yours!

  • SonyAlmeida
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Question about a field of science

  • 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 Non-Jackson graduate E&M course?

  • 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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Best help for Physics: Mechanics and Heat students

  • asimon2008
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Programs First PhD Interview - What to expect?

  • hairnet
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Question about Cambridge and whatnot

  • 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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Which Computer Science Language: Fortran or C++?

  • Craigsly
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Are problem sets like theoretical physics?

  • DukeofDuke
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Can I become an Engineer or physicists?

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