STEM Academic Advising Forum

Browse and request academic advising for all sciences, math and engineering. Topics include school selection, GRE tests, degree information, funding and more. Find the help you need here to navigate and succeed.

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Physics. Can I just sit in on classes?

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Programs Aerospace Engineering major, is this the real deal?

  • nosayr
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Courses Preparing for a Theoretical Physics PhD at CMU

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Summer REU/Internships & Algebraic Topology/Category Theory Questions

  • Predicate
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M.Sc. in the UK: Feasibility for US Student & Spouse?

  • lubuntu
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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

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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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Begin Your Physics Journey to Starting with Books and Prerequisites

  • 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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Exploring Masters in Computational Nanotechnology: Urgent Help Needed!

  • 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 & Robo Modeling

  • 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 Navigating Graduate Degree Programs in Aerospace Engineering

  • 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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Advice for Desperate Situation: Failing Maths at University

  • 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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Navigating the Embargo Policies of Science and Nature Journals

  • 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 Math Majors & Science: Jobs, Master & PhD Programs

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

  • DukeofDuke
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Schools Lamar or Texas A&M University-Kingsville?

  • 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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Incoming RIT Freshman Interested in CS & Math - What Should I Do?

  • dprimedx
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Importance of communication skills to an engineer?

  • rafehi
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Schools Starting grad school in the fall.

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A question for anyone who does any research

  • Abraham
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Looking for some help: interdisciplinary programs

  • 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

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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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Are You Ready for Calculus II? Tips Before Taking the Course

  • 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

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

  • AkGirl
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Schools How do grad schools treat math-physics double majors vs. physics majors?

  • DukeofDuke
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Programs Adding another major to my physics degree

  • lagwagon555
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Admissions What helps with PhD admission in Canada?

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