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Retake General GRE? Advice on Improvement in Q Score
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What Does the Masters in Neural Systems and Computing at ETH Zurich Offer?
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Schools How Important Is the Regular GRE for Grad School in Astronomy and Astrophysics?
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Schools How can I decide on a university to attend?
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Making a grad app look good if you can't stand working in a lab?
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Advice for Desperate Situation: Failing Maths at University
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Programs Can i go with physics and astronomy masters after doing some engineering degree
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Programs Which is Better for a UK PhD: Choosing a University or a Project?
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Proposal Writing for Graduate School: Supervisor References
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Schools Grad School Application Deadlines?
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Navigating the Embargo Policies of Science and Nature Journals
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Courses How Can You Prepare for Grad School in EE, Physics, and Quantum Mechanics?
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Is it reasonable to go straight from general physics to classical mechanics?
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Studying Graduate School Textbooks: How Much to Budget?
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Adjunct Professors: Supervising Graduate Students
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Is Undergrad Research Outside of My Major Worth It for Grad School Admissions?
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Getting into a class without strictly meeting prereqs
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Programs Undergrad mathematics major - what kind of jobs might I end up with?
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Doing BSc in Europe and MSc in US
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Programs Math Majors & Science: Jobs, Master & PhD Programs
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Schools The importance of computer science and math classes for grad school admissions?
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Schools Lamar or Texas A&M University-Kingsville?
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Schools Should You Report Non-Passing AP Scores on College Applications?
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Can I Pursue an Online Physics Degree with a BA in Chemistry?
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Teach-yourself-math for the math-impaired?
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What Are the Best MSc Quantum Information Programs in Europe?
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Getting Into Scientific Computing & Career Options in Computational Science
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What does being part of Sigma Pi Sigma entail?
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Experimental VS theoretical work
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Typical day in the life of a physics grad student
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How do you submit and protect your physics research
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Courses Which course should I take? (For a job in nanotechnology)
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Schools Graduate school admissions and wall street layoffs
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Will I be overwhelmed? (16credit hours for fall)
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Seeking calculus related guidance
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Schools The best Engineering Universities
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Which Engineering Major Should You Choose in College?
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Studying How important are textbooks in learning?
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Schools Graduate School Focus: 3 Years of Solar Plasma Physics Research
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Programs Employable with an EngPhys degree?
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Schools What Does it Take to Get into Top Graduate Schools in Physics and Math?
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Incoming RIT Freshman Interested in CS & Math - What Should I Do?
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Importance of communication skills to an engineer?
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Schools Starting grad school in the fall.
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A question for anyone who does any research
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Looking for some help: interdisciplinary programs
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Schools Graduating in 3 years - less competitive for graduate school?
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Deciding on my undergraduate field
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Programs Best/appropiate major for sustainable/renewable energy?
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GED or Online Diploma: Which is the Better Option?
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Schools Renewable Energy; Which University Major?
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Is it hard to transfer from engineering to science?
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Programs Financial Mathematics Phd Prerequisites
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Credits per semester and GPA distribution
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Schools How to choose grad school for aerospace/mechanical engineering?
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A job in a physics lab versus an official REU?
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Are You Ready for Calculus II? Tips Before Taking the Course
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Theoretical Physics / Straight Physics
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Schools Gre Score And Chance Of Admission In Grad School
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RA vs TA Funding for PhD in Aerospace/Mechanical Engg
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Qustions about credit hours in Physics and Math
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Is It Too Late to Start a Career in Physics at 32?
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Schools How do grad schools treat math-physics double majors vs. physics majors?
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Programs Adding another major to my physics degree
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Admissions What helps with PhD admission in Canada?
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Bachelor's in Psychiatry: Find Schools & Agents
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Courses Is a Proof Writing Course Necessary for Advanced Math Courses?
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Schools Grad School in Ireland: Questions & Answers
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Mastering Grad School: Tips for Staying Determined and Focused
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Programs Which is the more marketable degree: Applied Mathematics or Statistics?
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Schools What should I aim for with the Math Subject Test?
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Weakness in mental arithmetic = weakness in math?
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Chemical Engineering: Universities Providing Academic Help
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Schools Is Graduate School in the UK an Option for Me?
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Mining or Mechanical Engineering?
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Schools Penn state erie or rutgers university?
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Vision statement on studentship application
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What Are the Best E-Books for Engineering and Physics This Summer?
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How should I approach self teaching myself Calculus?
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Undergraduate Research for Graduate Program Admission
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Calculus final in 24 hours - failure imminent - need some advice
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Can't Decide? Here's How to Find an Industry Combining Your Interests
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Preparing for Calculus I: Essential Topics & Recommended Books
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Programs Declarative programming: useful for a physics/EEng double major?
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Former Premed wants to Quantum Computation/Computational Neuroscience
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Why Don't More Universities Offer Electro-Mechanical Engineering Degrees?
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Courses Physics/Math Course Diagram; Opinions please?
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Should You Choose a PhD Topic That Could Be Disproven Experimentally?
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Programs Msc and then PhD or straight to Phd?
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Does One Need Linear Algebra 'before' Spivak's Calculus?
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Should I Apply for a Masters If It's Required for PhD?
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Which Elective Should I Choose for My M.Sc Program?
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Looking for Physics Videos for College Students?
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Is this a good way to study physics?
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Schools Which College Should I Choose for a Physics Major in North Carolina?
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Approaching Number Theory: Tips for Success in a First-Year Course
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Applied math or mechanical engineering
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Does it make sense to apply for M.Eng grad if ?
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Scheduling Dilemma: Balancing Physics & Writing in College
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Start Learning Physics: A Beginner's Guide
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