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(The Art Of?) Asking Profs about Assigned Homework
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Is Transferring Schools for a Computational Mathematics Degree Worth It?
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Looking for a high level book on projectile physics?
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Gaining Admission to Medical School: Factors & Credentials
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Is It Worth Starting Over for a Degree in Physics?
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QM before Lagrange/Hamiltonian mechanics?
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Does your understanding of Quantum mechanics complete
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What Does Mathematics Research Really Involve?
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Can I Succeed in Senior Year Math Without Making Friends with My Classmates?
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Confused lost and demoralised >.<
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Is High-Paying Finance DONE for?
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Schools Graduate school chances with bad GRE
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Is a Mechanical Engineering Minor Beneficial for Aspiring Nuclear Physicists?
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Admissions What forms do I need to fill out for Oxford Physics admissions?
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Distance Math MS for old engineer
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Help Pharmacy or Math/Physics/ComputerScience or Psy?
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Transferring For Calc-Based Physics: Kyle's Questions
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Engineering Physics: Research & Job Outlook in Industry
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Doing poorly on my first Physics Test
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Abstract Algebra or Real Analysis
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How viable is it to do Engineering later?
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Testing Is there an error on problem 77 of the 1996 Physics GRE test?
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Im 52 - is it too late to stucy physics
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180-LIBERAL ARTS TO ENGINEERING/MATH/PHYSICS? Any suggestions
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Seeking Advice: 15-Year-Old Greek Student Hoping to Become a Physicist
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Struggling with Differential Geometry Before Graduate School?
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Is It Unusual for a First E&M Class to Be Taught Using Tensors?
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Programs Double major: physics/chemical engineering
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Should I Transfer to Biotechnology for a Career in Neuroscience?
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Engineering Physics: Is it a Good Career Choice?
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How should I approach requesting a letter of recommendation for an REU program?
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Aerospace Engineering vs Engineering Physics
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Managing Expectations as a Young Math Enthusiast
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Going to Hungary or Czech Republic for pure math study
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Cost free physics journals for authors?
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Schools Apply for BSc Physics: India & Beyond
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How do I stop making careless errors on physics tests?
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Do i have a chance at Waterloo or Toronto? for
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Masters in Physics with Astrophysics: Job Opportunities?
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Who are the people who study physics and maths?
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What Type of Physics Should I Pursue Based on My Interests?
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Undergrad Research (how to make it work for you)
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Interested in pursuing a Mathematics career
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Schools Studying Physics at Reed College? Others?
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Should I Prioritize My Education or Pursue Inventions During My Spare Time?
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Need advice on how to effectively cram a month's worth of material
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Are Postgraduate Engineering Courses the Future for Australian Universities?
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Testing Satisfied with the way your professor teaches QM?
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Studying Math: A Necessary Major for Career Opportunities?
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Small relatively unknown undergrad
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Programs Associates degree to physics bachelor?
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Is a Mediocre Paper in Physical Review E Valuable for Grad School Applications?
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I'm excellent at math but i can't seem to master physics?
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Schools Molecular Biophysics Graduate Schools For Studying Learning and Memory
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What does it take to get in an elite EE program?
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Schools Help with selecting graduate schools
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Programs Exchange to German for a physics major
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Physics sophomore trying to transfer. medical physics in mind after graduation
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Using my excellent math to imporve my poor physics skills
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Courses Is this too heavy a course load?
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Undergrad Research: Tips & Advice for Physics Majors
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Where Should I Study Engineering/Technology in Japan or USA on Exchange?
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Schools Tips for making into good grad school
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Is It Okay to Skip Classes if You Study on Your Own?
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Citing objections in a poster presentation
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Do i need Partial differential equations for engineering?
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How about How Much Time Should You Spend Studying for a Math Course?
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Physics vs Engineering (Research vs Engineering)
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Programs Question regarding Master's Degree in Math
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Kinematics in One Dimension test
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Schools Michigan Schools: Physics Major, 2.7 GPA, 25 ACT
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SOP Writing Tips: Research & Experiences
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Choose the Right Physics Major for You
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How Do You Deal With Unsolvable Problems?
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Help with Theoritical Physics self-study program.
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Programs Phd in Theoretical Physics in Europe
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Programs Medical school with an engineering degree?
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Looking for a Linear Algebra Project
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Schools Need some advice on how to be successful in college
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Thinking outside the box a requisite to being motivated
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How much Schooling is there to become a Physicist or a surgeon?
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First Year Physics Struggles - Does it Get Easier?
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Visualizing Scientific Concepts for Picture-Thinkers
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Aerospace Engineering: Writing a Personal Statement
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So I know I want to be an Engineer, Where do I go from here?
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Percolation Theory: Any one know more?
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Has anybody here been published in a scientifc journal ?
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Facing the Truth that my school is terrible
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Planning for MIT: Internships & MS in IT
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Testing Beating Test Anxiety: Tips for Working Under Pressure
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Programs POLL for Most useful 4 year degree
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