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How Does UCLA's Undergraduate Physics Program Compare to Other UC Schools?
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Programs Double major EE and BA in physics
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How to Start a Conversation with Prospective Grad School Faculty?
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Is Philosophy a need in Biology?
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Programs Struggling with My Major: Confessions of a 'Dumb' Electrical Engineering Student
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General Science OR Life Science.
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Schools Help choosing universities for undergrad physics
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Few questions about getting peer reviewed
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Is it too late for a career in physics at 33?
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Schools What to Consider When Choosing a Graduate Program
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Which University is Best for a Mathematics and Physics Double Major?
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UCLA Physics: Can I Get In with a 3.60 GPA?
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Courses Thinking about an independent-study CS course or two
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Schools Transferring from Community College to University?
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Is it too late to pursue engineering at 25?
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Can someone point me to some good online resources about Modern Physics?
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Schools College quandary: Community College?
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Real Analysis or Topology: Which Math Course Should I Take Next?
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Astrophysics, what do I need to do?
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Looking for advice for Engineering School
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Ive been pondering these for a while
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Schools Where to go for graduate school?
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Health Physics Programs and Career
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Guidance for a summer self study program?
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How much research is necessary to get into a good graduate program?
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Programs Straight to PhD after undergrad in physics and math?
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What Path Should I Take for a Math Major?
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A good computer for theoretical physics
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Programs Importance of prestigious undergraduate degree for graduate degree.
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Preparing for Medical Entrance Exam in 2010
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Schedule for Fall Quarter - Linear Algebra or Fundamentals of Math?
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Intro to Physics 1: Advice & Motivation for Beginners
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How Can I Reignite My Passion for Physics?
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Learn the Basics of Calculus for Solving Quantum Mechanics Equations
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Qualifications to Work in Robotics
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Undergrad: ooptics vs electronics?
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Courses Need help picking math courses for CS.
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Schools Grad school: SDSU, SJSU, SFSU, CSULA, CSULB?
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Feeling Overwhelmed in Your Research Internship?
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Programs Condensed Matter Physics, best undergrad major/classes for it?
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Testing General Tips for Acing Physics Exams: A Scientist's Perspective
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Request for advice on how to catch up due to illness that kept me out of school
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Dealing with College Credit Grades from High School: Options?
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B+ in upper division physics class
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Navigating My Quarter Life Crisis: Finding My True Passion and Purpose
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Schools University of Kentucky math department
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Should i take calc-based or algebra/trig based physics?
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Going from Comp. Sci. to Physics
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Schools University of Toronto or Waterloo?
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Writing a Thesis with Systems Engineering: Tips & Tricks
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Advice on Authorship Problem for Research Team
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Is Geometry necessary for understanding Physics?
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Programs Physics major contemplating Math Minor. Need Help Deciding.
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Programs Academic advice for math major (peripheral)
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Theoretical Cosmology: PhD Programs & Math for UK Students
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Testing Preparing for Physics Qualifying Exams
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Testing Is Skipping a Master's for a Ph.D in Math a Good Idea?
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What degree should I pursue to research Photovoltaic solar panels?
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How Can a Late Starter Prepare for University?
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Can be able to learn a lot out of self-studing
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Algebra or Calculus Based Physics for Architecture
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Moving on from Single Variable to Multivariable Calculus: Marsden or Stewart?
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Studying Good uniiversities for studying nanotechnology?
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Schools Best Physics Schools for College | Ranked
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Scholarship Interview Tips: Advice for Dan
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Good place to volunteer/extracurriculars for physics or enginnering students?
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Education in USA: System & Timeline
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Recovering, reputation still in doghouse. Advice?
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Programs Can You Pursue a Masters in Physics Without a Physics Undergraduate Degree?
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Exploring the Space Engineering Job Market: Insights from LTU's TCRYA Program
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Diff. EQ. and Vector Analysis at the same time?
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Engineering with physics in mind
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Computer Programmer going back to school for Physics
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Failing trigonometry = the death of a amatuer physicist
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New 18yo Indian Student Seeking Advice on Physics Degrees
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Usefulness of complex analysis for the physical sciences?
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Schools Should a High School Junior Know Proofs Before College?
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Schools A Physicist Working at a University
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Learning How to Learn: How Do You Self-Study?
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Has Anybody Been in this Situation Before? (Masters Thesis/Advisor)
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What field of concentration should I choose in physics?
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Courses Courses: Which one to choose for CMP?
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Graduate School and the Real World: Does the Name Brand Matter?
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How can my achievements help me get into a top aerospace university?
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Schools Achieving Theoretical Astrophysics at 15: Challenges & Opportunities
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Schools What Are My Chances of Grad School Admission and Financial Aid?
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Courses What classes should I choose to guarantee a job and TA position in my field?
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Programs Cosmology PhD in oxbridge - what are my chances?
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Schools How to get ahead in physics grad school?
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Testing Preparing for College Calculus: Self-Study Materials & Book Reviews
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Robotics Simulators: Find Best for 3D Simulations & Debugging
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Advice for Astronomy Major: Choosing Classes & Majors
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Physics Major at Howard U: Options for Graduate Study in Medical Physics
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Admissions Grant Applying for Dummies (for Aspiring Theoretical Particle Physicists)
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Going to Tackle Griffiths E&M and QM: what math?
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Testing Physics GRE without classical mechanics
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How can a school's undergrad be so diff from its grad?
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Creating a Balanced Timetable for Second Year Physics: Tips and Advice
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How much does pretige affect me? (two questions)
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Can I Teach Myself Physics Through Calc 1-3 and Diff Equ?
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