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Programs 27year old math major going into physics

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Programs [Undergrad Math Major Advice] What should be my next step?

  • PieceOfPi
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Programs Phd in Theoreticle Physics and Astrophysics

  • Stratosphere
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Physics. Can I just sit in on classes?

  • dshea
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Programs Should I pursue aerospace engineering or prioritize earning potential?

  • nosayr
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Courses Preparing for a Theoretical Physics PhD at CMU

  • carpodoubt
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Can I get a PhD faster with UF's BS/MS physics program?

  • Rhine720
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How Should You Study for Success at NAU as a Freshman Physics Major?

  • Pupil
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Schools What MATH should I know for grad school physics?

  • Geezer
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The difference between European and US programs

  • Niles
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How can I safely share my new theory with the physics community?

  • Gravitron
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Schools Biology Grad School For Physics Majors

  • pjfoster
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Schools Best physics university for undergrad?

  • mvkfalcon
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Schools How can I choose the right college and degree for my career goals?

  • Kalagaraz
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Deciding between 2 senior project areas - switching from EE to physics

  • maverick280857
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Should I Take College Algebra Before Trigonometry?

  • APHELION
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Can Graduate Students Access FAFSA Financial Aid Like Undergraduates?

  • Ki-nana18
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Can an Electrical Engineering MSc Lead to a Physics PhD?

  • MegaJon
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Admissions Applying to a recommender/adviser's alma mater?

  • DukeofDuke
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Books and prerequisites for starting Physics I from scratch

  • LSDwhat?
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Studying Book Advice for Physics Grad Student Preparation

  • iamthegelo
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Schools Grad schools for Plasma Physics, specifically Fusion

  • sir_manning
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Salvage Summer with 1-Month Prep for Sophomore Year

  • DukeofDuke
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Can I study computational nanotechnology with an electrical engineering degree?

  • White Death
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A level physics and maths at home

  • tenakakhan198
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Schools Is a 3.1 GPA enough to get into grad school?

  • HappMatt
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Low tuion fees for bachelors of physics

  • Bradwast88
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Best schools in India for robotics and robo modelling

  • jontyjashan
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Schools Should I Pursue Grad School If I Hate Research?

  • ice109
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Which field of mathematics do you suggest?

  • omer21
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Schools Is Visiting Graduate Schools During the Application Process Beneficial?

  • lormanv
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Schools Doing meaningful research in high school/undergrad

  • DukeofDuke
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Programs Getting into an aerospace engineering MSc with a business degree background

  • Dan01
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Retake General GRE? Advice on Improvement in Q Score

  • jeffreydk
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What Does the Masters in Neural Systems and Computing at ETH Zurich Offer?

  • aphor2102
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Schools How Important Is the Regular GRE for Grad School in Astronomy and Astrophysics?

  • protonchain
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Schools How can I decide on a university to attend?

  • Mohdoo
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Making a grad app look good if you can't stand working in a lab?

  • PiratePhysicist
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Recovering from failed first year of maths degree

  • Gwilim
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Programs Can i go with physics and astronomy masters after doing some engineering degree

  • Bradwast88
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Programs Which is Better for a UK PhD: Choosing a University or a Project?

  • kop442000
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Proposal Writing for Graduate School: Supervisor References

  • Nusc
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Schools Grad School Application Deadlines?

  • DarrenM
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Preprint vs direct journal submission and finding arXiv endorsers

  • canoe
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Courses How Can You Prepare for Grad School in EE, Physics, and Quantum Mechanics?

  • maverick280857
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Studying Graduate School Textbooks: How Much to Budget?

  • bh258
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Adjunct Professors: Supervising Graduate Students

  • Nusc
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Is Undergrad Research Outside of My Major Worth It for Grad School Admissions?

  • humble_bumble
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Getting into a class without strictly meeting prereqs

  • Tac-Tics
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Programs Undergrad mathematics major - what kind of jobs might I end up with?

  • colonelcrayon
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How Can Science Wonders Engage Fifth Graders in the Classroom?

  • Pupil
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Doing BSc in Europe and MSc in US

  • Niles
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Programs Jobs and PhD prospects with math major, CS minor, and physics electives

  • lubuntu
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Schools The importance of computer science and math classes for grad school admissions?

  • DukeofDuke
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Schools Choosing between Lamar and Texas A&M-Kingsville for chemical engineering

  • BobHouston
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Schools Should You Report Non-Passing AP Scores on College Applications?

  • Ki-nana18
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Can I Pursue an Online Physics Degree with a BA in Chemistry?

  • Jwhittie
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Teach-yourself-math for the math-impaired?

  • Druegan
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What Are the Best MSc Quantum Information Programs in Europe?

  • cosmasthemind
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What does being part of Sigma Pi Sigma entail?

  • DukeofDuke
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Experimental VS theoretical work

  • kop442000
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Typical day in the life of a physics grad student

  • siyphsc
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How do you submit and protect your physics research

  • seasnake
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Courses Which course should I take? (For a job in nanotechnology)

  • emporia
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Schools Graduate school admissions and wall street layoffs

  • Cincinnatus
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Will I be overwhelmed? (16credit hours for fall)

  • SELFMADE
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Seeking calculus related guidance

  • Razzor7
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Schools The best Engineering Universities

  • nodek
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Which Engineering Major Should You Choose in College?

  • Ryuk1990
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Studying How important are textbooks in learning?

  • Wisey
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Schools Graduate School Focus: 3 Years of Solar Plasma Physics Research

  • MikeBeer
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Programs Employable with an EngPhys degree?

  • nixnerd
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Schools What Does it Take to Get into Top Graduate Schools in Physics and Math?

  • pjfoster
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Importance of communication skills to an engineer?

  • rafehi
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Schools Starting grad school in the fall.

  • f1b1o2
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Finding unanswered questions for aeronautical engineering research

  • Abraham
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Graduate programs in applied science and medical physics

  • PRodQuanta
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Schools Graduating in 3 years - less competitive for graduate school?

  • wilsonchan
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Deciding on my undergraduate field

  • J0k3r
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Programs Best/appropiate major for sustainable/renewable energy?

  • Hexnergy
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GED or Online Diploma: Which is the Better Option?

  • Firefox123
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Schools Renewable Energy; Which University Major?

  • General_Sax
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Is it hard to transfer from engineering to science?

  • DrFishNips
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Programs Financial Mathematics Phd Prerequisites

  • majesticman
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Credits per semester and GPA distribution

  • martin_blckrs
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Schools How to choose grad school for aerospace/mechanical engineering?

  • yllihp
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A job in a physics lab versus an official REU?

  • DukeofDuke
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Should I start Calculus II now or review Calculus I first?

  • Neophyte
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Theoretical Physics / Straight Physics

  • Chewy0087
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Schools Gre Score And Chance Of Admission In Grad School

  • bombhola
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RA vs TA Funding for PhD in Aerospace/Mechanical Engg

  • JD88
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Qustions about credit hours in Physics and Math

  • Singlino
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Is It Too Late to Start a Career in Physics at 32?

  • AkGirl
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