STEM Academic Advising Forum

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A Ph.D in Mathematics is the most difficult to achieve?

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Courses Does Retaking a Course Affect My Transcript and GPA?

  • General_Sax
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Schools College vs. university for physics, and how much chemistry do I need?

  • flyingpig
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Schools Where should I apply for undergraduate physics programs in the US?

  • ILikeJava
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Schools Physics PhD admission with 2.5 cumulative vs 3.0 GPA

  • Legion81
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Am I taking on too much with my next semester schedule?

  • Troponin
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What do you think of the rest of my schedule?

  • Shackleford
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Anybody can help i need a topic in theoretical physics .?

  • physicist2010
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How do you organize your references?

  • Topher925
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How Can I Apply to Cambridge or Oxford from Canada?

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Long term drawbacks to undergrad research?

  • diffusion
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Programs Is being good at programming necessary for comp sci major?

  • Frion
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Schools Is Transferring Engineering Majors from 2-Year Colleges More Time-Consuming?

  • land_of_ice
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Schools What 4 year colleges are there in california where you can study engineering at

  • land_of_ice
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Average GCSE's/top A levels? What are my chances at top Uni?

  • Immersed
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Schools Upcoming deadline for college registrations-

  • Peavey6505
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Electrical Engineering + Computer Engineering

  • SuperMiguel
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Advise on how to study (and catch up) in Classical Mechanics

  • PHNETH
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Testing How to prepare for standardized tests like IQ and SAT tests

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Should I reduce humanities courses to focus on honors physics and math?

  • greenpick
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Best foreign language to study for differential geometry?

  • thalassophile
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Where can I find good calculus tutorial videos for beginners?

  • The riddler
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Schools Graduate programs in computer security

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Schools University with most brutal math course?

  • ZComet
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Schools Changing Majors Graduating 8 years after High School

  • Jammin_James
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Programs Does Double Majoring in Physics and Astronomy Boost Job Prospects?

  • Totalderiv
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Schools Accelerated, rigorous courses for college credit

  • lolgarithms
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Do engineering students have to maintain a 3.0 g.p.a.

  • land_of_ice
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Taking Two Math Classes Simultaneously

  • erok81
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Programs Programs for getting both a PhD in physics and mathematics?

  • GoldPheonix
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Mathematical logic- need some suggestion

  • mdnazmulh
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Didn't learn simple harmonic motion in physics 1, will this hurt me?

  • Jack21222
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Schools UK University Choice: MSci Physics Course Concerns

  • Chewy0087
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Can Google Scholar Revolutionize Research Methods?

  • Pattonias
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Schools What are the admission requirements for UofT and UBC for a Physics major?

  • flyingpig
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Programs What is the most useful double major/minor for future tech trends?

  • avant-garde
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Programs EE, possible minor or double major?

  • Stevo6754
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Schools Which state in the US has the most 4 year colleges to study engineering at

  • land_of_ice
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Studying What is the course-load for a student studying physics, math, or engineering like?

  • land_of_ice
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How to change my career to one in physics?

  • dinnan
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What topics are covered in a junior college astronomy class?

  • land_of_ice
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Astrophysics Mathematics Sample?

  • Dylan Barker
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Is My Personal Statement Clear and Compelling Enough?

  • lylos
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Should I Switch to a Physics Major for My Love of Space Sciences?

  • NGC224
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Surviving the Worst Physics Curve: A Tale of Struggle and Resilience

  • rubrix
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Schools I don't know where to apply for math grad schools

  • robob
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What is the real point of Intro Physics?

  • lubuntu
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Which Specialization Should I Choose for a Career in Robotics?

  • Goldenratio
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Is Transferring to a Top-10 University for Physics Worth It?

  • spb
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Studying What are the challenges of studying engineering abroad?

  • land_of_ice
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Frustrated with a particular class (this is probably redundant by now)

  • Void123
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General requirements for foreign students

  • nrj
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Schools Engineering programs at 4 year colleges in California and tuition costs

  • land_of_ice
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Which Chemistry Textbook Should I Use After AP Chem?

  • azure kitsune
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Programs What to do with master's degrees in math and physics.

  • AxiomOfChoice
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Top-notch mathematical physicists at mediocre schools?

  • Martin_G
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Student in Argentina Seeking Advice on Degree Path

  • RadioactivMan
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Does Spivak's Calculus cover mathematical analysis topics?

  • hellbike
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Is Pursuing Biomedical Sciences a Viable Pathway to Medical School?

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Programs EPhys w/ mechanical engr. minor

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What are the Pros and Cons of Weed Out Courses?

  • qspeechc
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Schools Math Grad schools with no application fee

  • stubbypeeps33
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Do I stand a chance at MSc in Med Phys/Health Phys?

  • printscreen
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Are Canadian Universities Strict on IELTS Scores for Engineering Programs?

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How long do you guys study physics / week?

  • skitzz88
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How important is fall of freshman year?

  • lax1113
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Schools UCSB College of Creative Studies

  • Shmupsy
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Courses Graduate course load (in mathematics)

  • JoshSmith
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Programs Advice of path to a PhD -starting from irrelevant BA

  • manhattan
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How to improve at algebra-based Physics B AP

  • endi
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Career path to research physics at top institutions like IAS Princeton

  • flyingpig
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Prerequisite sequence for self-studying quantum electrodynamics

  • wizrdofvortex
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U.S. Military Programs for MS Engineering Degree

  • Winzer
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Is organic chemistry 1 AND 2 all memorization?

  • sportsstar469
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Picking an undergraduate program in EE/CS, specializing in Robotics?

  • n00bot
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How to study Physics (and math)?

  • sigthror
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Oregon State vs. Washington State

  • madibert
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Pure Mathematics vs. Applied Math vs. Discrete Math

  • DarrenM
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Math: A Path Forward as a Senior in High School

  • eddieberto
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Getting good grades while maintaining independent thinking in physics

  • bjnartowt
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Fixing or Designing? A Look into the Roles of Engineers

  • T.O.E Dream
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Schools What makes a strong grad school application?

  • sheet.ster
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Choosing Engineering Program (UNDERGRADUATE)

  • shayekh-arjan
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What is Preventing Me From Being the Best?

  • bleedblue1234
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What Jobs Can I Get with Math and Physics?

  • Anakin_k
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Should I take calc 3 before thermodynamics and quantum chemistry?

  • clickyclicky
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Advice for a newcomer to mathematics

  • dmehling
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Schools UCL grad school - astrophysics plus engineering

  • lledd
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Which Math Classes Should I Take to Be Well-Rounded?

  • cap.r
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Which MS in Engineering Should I Choose with a BSEE Degree?

  • fizzziks
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Understanding Grade Curving to Interpreting Your Exam Results

  • JG89
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From Cognitive Science to Physics

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Schools Research Opportunites For College-Bound H.S Senior

  • rakbarut
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Schools Chances for physics REU with limited research experience from small school

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