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Should I take my stats class from the statistics or math department?
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Choose a Topic for IB Mathematics Extended Essay
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Programs How useful is an undergraduate business degree?
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My academic future right now looks like hell
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Plan to enter physics/math field in late 20's
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Math sequence for advanced optics
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Programs What Degree Should I Pursue Next?
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Schools Best UK Universities for Physics & Engineering
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Odd computer geeks wants to learn phy and math
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Courses Distance Learning Physics Course with Lab Component?
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18 yrs Old: Still in Grade 10 [Owns 100K eBay Business] G.E.D or Diploma?
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Develop Intuition with Abstract Algebra: Groups & Rings
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Math or Physics: Which Major Should I Choose for My Undergraduate Degree?
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Can Studying Medical Physics Abroad Affect Residency Opportunities?
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Courses Advice on intro phys/calc courses
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Schools Is the GRE a Barrier for Physics Grad School Acceptance?
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Should I Transfer to a More Prestigious University for Physics Grad School?
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Programs REU if you already have a degree?
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Admissions Salary of an entry-level Pharmacist
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Can I Pursue Grad School in Math or Physics as a MechE Major?
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Could anyone please suggest a nice book for Engineering Mathematics
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Gravity Research: Undergraduate Physics Student in Greece
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How Can I Transition from Software Engineering to a Physics PhD?
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Do Most Software Engineers Enjoy High Quality of Life and Career Satisfaction?
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Schools Advice on the BS degree that would best compliment grad school interests.
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Courses Skipping basic courses for advanced ones
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Admissions Advice on applying programming to physics
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Programs A phd in pure maths and postdocs in theoretical physics (cosmology).
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Best job oppertunities for engineering
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What Should I Take for A-Level Subjects?
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Engineering Student Asks: Take Physics I-A Without Calc Pre-Req?
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Courses How Many Courses Should I Take in Graduate School for Theoretical Physics?
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Courses Question about course policy for an older student
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Exchange student in the Putnam compeition
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Choice between two grad math classes, DG vs. PDE
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How to Be a Highly-Recommended Physicist?
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Programs Scared to major in Physics, Chemistry or EE?
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Nuclear Engineering vs. Physics?
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Mechanical Engineering finish time
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Difficult choice regarding Abstract Algebra
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Good Physics Programs: Colleges to Apply To
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How does it feel like to be a physics professor?
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Schools Schools focused only on teaching mathematics?
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Schools Any colleges offering A bach in Physics online?
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Programs ABET Accredited Online BS ME Degree? Searching with No Results
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Programs Phd in Condensed Matter or Particle Physics?
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The age old B.A. vs B.S. question: Mathematics
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Schools Is Taking the GRE More Than Once Recommended for Grad School Admissions?
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Schools Undergrad at a research university: what's it like?
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Linear Algebra or Calculus III: Which Should I Choose?
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Programs Is double majoring in both Honors Physics and regular Math a good idea?
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Preparing for Second year physics
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Programs Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering for major?
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Did I Really Study for High School Tests?
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How much math is needed as an undergrad to de theoretical physics?
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What to do for a wannabe theorist?
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Prerequisites for Electromagnetism?
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Is statistical thermodyanmics worth taking if your an ME?
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Where Can I Find Advanced Undergraduate Physics Practice Problems?
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Programs Is Double Majoring in Physics and Mathematics Worth It for Grad School?
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Where to Conduct Wind Tunnel Experiments in the Midwest United States
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Need advice for high energy physics programs with low GPA but good otherwise
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Can I pursue physics and math without a science background?
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What Are You Teaching Yourself?
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Programs Biology or Chem: which degree is more employable?
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RIT Physics or SUNY Brockport for Financially Savvy College Dropouts?
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Calc 3 review material suggestions
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Programs A.A. degree - Should I even bother?
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Schools Is grad school a possibility for me?
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Courses Is Quantum Mechanics Really That Hard or is it Just Poor Teaching?
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Schools Prepare for University Application in 2 Months
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Schools Navigating Grad School After Non-Ivy Undergrad Experience
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I've been scared into not doing Physics
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Guide for international students needed
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When does this get really difficult?
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How rare are (TA/RA)ships for Masters' students?
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Which programming language do you use?
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To get the information of the conferences
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AP Physics B or C: Pros and Cons for Aspiring Physicists/Engineers
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Programs Can one major in nuclear engineering and then go to into an MD/PhD program?
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Schools How to get into physics grad school
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Older Physics Book-Learning: Pros & Cons
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Low GPA? Mechanical Engineering School Chance w/ 3.2
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The theoretical physics saga continues
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Can I Pursue Multiple Majors in University?
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REU/anything useful after freshman year
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Programs Fall Semester 2009 of a MATH major
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AP Physics C E/M: Should I Claim Credit?
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Should i review calculus before taking differential equations/ calc 3?
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How do mathematicians work alongside physicists?
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Higher Education General Relativity
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Grad School Advice - Taking Jackson Level E&M Course?
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BA in Physics or BS in engineering?
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Problems in Undergraduate Physics?
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Testing Boost Your SAT II Physics Score with Free Online Practice Questions
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Questions about going into physics from mathematics background
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