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Transition to Advanced Mathematics?
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From computer science to theoretical physics
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Engineering as a pathway into Physics?
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Math Education at NYU: Admissions Requirements
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What are some considerations for pursuing graduate studies in China?
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Undergraduate Mathematics Department rankings
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Programs Which is Better for My Future: PhD at Durham or CASM at Cambridge?
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Schools Peace Core+ Physics Undergrad = ? Grad school?
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Programs Can I Get into a Physics PhD Program without a Physics Major?
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Get into USC: Advice for High School Junior
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How to Handle Missing a Physics Test for Grad School
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Programs Physics major - Am i cut out for it?
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Foreign Language: A requirement for Mathematics Ph.Ds?
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Companies and Labs that Hire Physicist?
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Guide to Writing a Physics Paper: Templates, Structure and Tips
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Frustration with REU Selection Process
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GRE Math Subject testshould I take it?
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How to Approach a Professor for Fourth Year Research Supervision?
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Weird issue with professor (undergrad research)
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Master's in EE or Physics for Solid State Devices?
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Is there a chance of Cosmo job for a 35 year old man ?
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Taking a Leave of Absence from Graduate Studies
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UC Riverside Info: Atmosphere, Classes & Students
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Maximizing Respect: Strategies for Earning Recognition Beyond a B.S.
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Deciding Between Physics or Engineering: Expert Advice for High School Students
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Eligible for GRE Scholarship with 90% Score in Physics
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Knowing computer programming languages
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MSc in Science Writing: Should I Wait for Grad School?
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Admissions GPA Requirements for Strong Graduate Programs
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Schools High School to College Transition
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Programs Problems with a 3 year undergrad degree
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Schools Ohio University: Physics Program & Condensed Matter Research
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Programs Physics PhD Student from Africa Seeking Advice
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Schools How does the system work for graduate school?
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Questions from a highschool physics n00bie
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Programs Americans doing physics PhD in Europe?
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Whats the Best Tech/Engineer/ N. Science School in USA?
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Is Taking Quantum Physics Without Completing Modern Physics First a Good Idea?
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Wisconsin (Madison) Plasma Physics
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Which is more valuable, chemistry or physics?
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Is My REU Application Too Light-Hearted?
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Is Math Success Determined by Genetics or Effort?
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Computer Engineering: Explained & Career Opportunities
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Computer science vs. software engineering
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Programs Astrophysics Major for Cosmology Career - Junior in HS
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Anyone have any experience with Academic Common Market?
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What to do when req'd classes nearly done
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Can You Be an Experimental and Theoretical Physicist?
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What do people think of the Physics department at Hull?
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Caltech and mit graduate programs
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Programs Needing serious advice on what to add to my Math major.
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Admissions Which School Should I Choose After Unexpected Waitlist Admission?
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Graduating with a BA in physics, options?
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How much math is involved in physics?
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Statistics vs. Economics: Which is Tougher in College? GPA Killer?
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Schools How to get other university thesis?
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UCLA Scholars Program: Benefits & Disadvantages for PhD
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Physics in China: Programs, Universities & Advice
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Do i need approval to use graphics from one paper in another paper ?
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Computer Engineering or Computer Science Program
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Schools College opportunities with Bad GPA
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Which Canadian University is Best for Mathematics and Physics Majors?
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Programs Choosing a major: Chemistry or Engineering
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How Can Sam Reach MIT for Electronics/Computer Sciences?
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How much does a Ph.D Student Earn?
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Looking for Direction - 23 YO Mechanical Engineer
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Is ITT Tech's Engineering Program a Joke?
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Case vs UVA: Pick Best School for Physics, Engineering & Post-Grad
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Schools Compare Universities for Graduate Program: Stipends, Programs & Living Costs
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Programs Chemical/nuclear engineering double major
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Master+Doctoral at the same Uni save my time?
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Can I Combine Physics and Engineering Classes for My Major?
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What Constitutes a Well-Rounded Education and Stupid LibArts Majors
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Schools Mechanical engineering Grad School- MEMS
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HS students: what's a 'C' on your grade scale?
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Study Quantum computing in Canada?
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Which professor should I work with this summer?
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Physics and applied math journals
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Schools Is Cold Calling a Useful Strategy for Grad School Admissions?
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Is the Quality of Education Dependent on the School's Name?
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How a bad instructor or education affected YOU
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Programs Which majors or minors can complement Applied Math?
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What programming language(s) should an aspiring physicist learn?
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Schools What college can I hope to get in?
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Is Our Education System Contributing to Poor Health in Later Life?
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Videos On a Physicist Usual Work
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Physics or Math & Physics: Which Program Should I Choose?
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How to search for scientific papers: Which search utilities to use?
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Making the final decision: Bucknell v. F & M v. Rutgers v. Grinnell
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Difference in skills and content in mech and electrical engineering
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Get Sponsorship for Cancer Research - What to Do & Where to Go
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Schools Physics Graduate School Admission: GPA vs. NRC Rankings at Duke University
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Schools Transferring from a 2 year college to a 4 year university
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Logic Order of All Physics- Help
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