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Advice needed. Sanity not required.

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Courses Elementary physics courses - 95% about knowing formulae?

  • BogMonkey
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Undergraduate Research Topics in Point-Set Topology?

  • sutupidmath
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Mnemonics for Math, Chemistry and Physics

  • BogMonkey
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Should I continue to work for this prof if he can't fund me?

  • creepypasta13
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Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships

  • ZapperZ
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Schools Is the schedule at a 4 year University anything like this:

  • Jurrasic
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Admittance into BME graduate program

  • engr21q
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What's Your Spring 2010 Class Lineup?

  • Quincy
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Schools Fear of studying engineering with W's preventing transfer to University

  • Jurrasic
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Schools Why Do Professors Insist on Waiving Rights to See Recommendation Letters?

  • SiddharthM
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Schools Georgia Tech School of Physics: Faculty & Rankings

  • mkbh_10
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Is Lagrangian Mechanics Worth the Effort?

  • jpas
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Programs Courses outside of the standard ME curric. that can be beneficial to the degree?

  • Brilliant!
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Specialising in both physics and electrical engineering

  • Tom123
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Advice for 21yo Going to Community College: Where to Start?

  • cmiglis
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Finding a thesis problem for an expert systems Master's degree

  • Memo-canada
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How to self-study quantum physics from textbooks

  • Supaiku
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Schools College/Job Guidance: Find the Right Path for Your Math Talent

  • Str8upmath
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Choosing a Professor to Work With

  • bjnartowt
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Programs Time it takes to complete degree(s)

  • choirgurlio
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Schools Playing college basketball while double majoring in chemistry and physics

  • choirgurlio
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Choosing the Right Graduate Program for Your NSF Fellowship Application

  • mhazelm
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Programs PhD in Astrophysics: To Pursue or Not?

  • arenaninja
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Questions on Thesis Writing: Seeking Advice

  • Iforgot
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Studying A freshmen's confusions in studying for excellence

  • Shing
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US College Admission for 3 Year BSc (Hons.)

  • WiFO215
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Summer research for graduating seniors?

  • tim_lou
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Programs Online graduate degree in beam physics at Michigan State?

  • mendojazzhead
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Schools Do published minimum GPAs for grad school match actual acceptance stats?

  • ignatius
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Programs Physics BS to engineering MS/phD

  • creepypasta13
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Schools Independent Research Opportunities for High School Senior?

  • CRBK92
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Programs Questions from a student with a mathematics minor who wants to do a major

  • MathDork00
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Physics Major w/Math Minor: Career Options

  • Shackleford
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Can a Second Bachelor's in Physics Boost My PhD Aspirations?

  • planethunter
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Programs Whats the record in number of PhDs?

  • Okki2
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Terahertz insulator materials and reflection properties

  • NW8800
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Schools Getting into Grad School require honours?

  • doublemint
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Better to start learning calculus from precalculus

  • philippe311
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What to do in the summer between soph/junior

  • theDRG5
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Studying What is the reality of studying maths in the UK?

  • momentweaver
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Programs Which of these courses is best for an ME major?

  • Elbobo
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Canadian Physics Graduate Programs

  • FermiDirac
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Chances of acceptance (M.Sc, pure math) / personal statement advice

  • some_dude
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Programs Nano-Bio-Physics? Phd or Md? warning, very long and complicated

  • yodah2o
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Programs Can Non-Degree Students Transition to a Master's Program and Earn Scholarships?

  • TheDoorsOfMe
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Looking for a study partner using Hartle's Gravity

  • CFDFEAGURU
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Illinois Institute of Technology Undergrad Physics Program questions

  • Totalderiv
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Letter of Interest for an REU program?

  • sutupidmath
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Chances of Transferring to Top-Tier Engineering School

  • GunnaSix
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Is an EE in Physics Worth It for University Admissions?

  • SubTachyon
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What's the Difference Between Majors/Professions?

  • MathGangsta
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What Can You Do with a Degree in Software Systems Engineering?

  • jordan123
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Specialize in condensed matter physics

  • hangover
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Hesitant, Confused, and Desprate

  • hashmos
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Studying Which math skills do I need to brush up before studying Physics?

  • Ryker
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What if the worst should happen?

  • awri
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Schools Attending Top Math Graduate Schools: Average Student Profiles

  • UsefulFlasque
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Can you get a master's degree in both physics and computation?

  • Winzer
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Find Affordable Academic Journals - Journal Access Solutions

  • Lambduh
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Where Can I Find Good Mechanics Exam Exercises?

  • makyol
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What Physics Topics Can I Research for My College Science Class?

  • alex caps
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Courses Is Taking Three Math Classes in One Semester Manageable?

  • MathDork00
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Programs Struggling with quantum mechanics and statistical physics in third year

  • jamesa00789
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Programs Pursuing PhD in Nuclear Engineering

  • chemical_Eee
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Calculus II, what should I watch out for?

  • johnnyies
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What precalculus skills should I review before Calculus I?

  • Ryuk1990
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Indian with 22 MA degrees, 5 PhDs, and 3 D.Lits

  • ranger
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Physics as a dream ? Need courage * advice

  • magorium
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Schools Do letter of recommendations when applying to university matter?

  • kramer733
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What to do with my horrible GPA?

  • Mugwump101
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Bad idea? Taking Statics and Dynamics simulatneously

  • Abraham
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How general physics differ from engineering physics

  • jtesttubes
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Programs PhD choice in theoretical physics,

  • Tschew
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How would i go about becoming a scientist?

  • levisisme
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Courses How grad courses and contacting professors affect PhD admissions

  • Bourbaki1123
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Job searches at academic meetings - how does it work?

  • eri
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Calculus II and what to watch out for.

  • Wm_Davies
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Should I go for particle physics? O.O

  • merry
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Schools B.S. math with B.A. physics vs. B.S. physics with B.A. math for grad school

  • physx_420
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Schools Going back to high school courses to apply for physics or engineering degree

  • scubahood
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Programs Does your choice of PhD research restrict your future research options much?

  • RoisinB
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Career Opportunities in Signal Processing and Machine Learning

  • euoi
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Studying How can I effectively study for multiple finals, including one I've neglected?

  • Edgeraid
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Schools Can I apply to math or CS grad school with a dual major in both?

  • cjwalle
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Need info about environmental science education

  • jtesttubes
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Whom are applied mathematics for?

  • hanson
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Programs GPA or Double Minors: Student Deciding on Career Change

  • koab1mjr
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Preparing for Physics II: Do I Need to Review Mechanics First?

  • Mugwump101
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Does it really matter where I go?

  • ZComet
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Why not split US schools into academic and trade tracks like China

  • ƒ(x)
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Schools Physics Graduate School - What to Expect

  • sol66
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Schools How to contact professors at another university for summer research

  • sin123
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Testing How to prevent silly mistakes in math exams

  • venusza
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Which Schools Offer the Best MSc in Mathematical Statistics?

  • Pyrrhus
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GRE and physics GRE prep as EE considering physics grad school

  • wesley7777
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