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University is giving me ulcers They dropped the wrong class from my GPA

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Math Masters Program. Lots of questions. What to do?

  • Hammie
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Programs Considering an Applied Math Minor: Is it Worth it?

  • ~Death~
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Schools How to prep for University Mathematics

  • tmlfan_179027
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Suitable lessons in math and physics

  • -Aladdin-
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Computer engineering or Electrical engineering?

  • CE Trainee
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Admissions Fall 2009 Graduate Admissions Thread

  • JasonJo
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Programs When Will I Feel Confident in My Pure Math Knowledge?

  • ~Death~
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Electric engineering student tablet

  • SuperMiguel
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Struggling with Physics: Why Did My Grade Drop After a New Teacher?

  • -Aladdin-
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Criteria for Winning a Nobel Prize in Physics

  • T.O.E Dream
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Schools Getting in to Grad School for CS

  • lessthanheart
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HELp deadline approchingwaterloo vs Mcgill

  • Puremixture
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Extracting data from copyrighted images in a paper ?

  • rogerharris
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What to brush up on before taking Vector Analysis

  • Shackleford
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Looking for a self-study group for the summer

  • Jacobpm64
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How Should I Structure My Fellowship Application Essays?

  • splitringtail
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What should I eat for breakfast before exams and how do I handle stress?

  • -Aladdin-
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Materials science vs bioengineering for nanotechnology 3/2 program

  • Animastryfe
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How Does UCLA's Undergraduate Physics Program Compare to Other UC Schools?

  • supamaryo
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Programs Double major EE and BA in physics

  • EEdrummer
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How to Start a Conversation with Prospective Grad School Faculty?

  • Slepton
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Is Philosophy a need in Biology?

  • Damaris_B
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Programs Doubting myself as an electrical engineering major

  • GunClub
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General Science OR Life Science.

  • -Aladdin-
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Schools Choosing between UofT, Waterloo, McMaster and Queens for undergrad physics

  • lifeinajar
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Few questions about getting peer reviewed

  • rogerharris
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Is it too late for a career in physics at 33?

  • mrincognito76
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Schools What to Consider When Choosing a Graduate Program

  • subSquall
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Which University is Best for a Mathematics and Physics Double Major?

  • CombatAce
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UCLA Physics: Can I Get In with a 3.60 GPA?

  • endi
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Courses Thinking about an independent-study CS course or two

  • AUMathTutor
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Schools Transferring from Community College to University?

  • godwinscareer
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Is it too late to pursue engineering at 25?

  • ZenOne
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Can someone point me to some good online resources about Modern Physics?

  • threshold
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Schools Community college vs summer program to start at Florida State University for physics

  • Unsound
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Real analysis or topology for fall quarter as math major?

  • PieceOfPi
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Astrophysics, what do I need to do?

  • tgramling
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Looking for advice for Engineering School

  • zotamus
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Ive been pondering these for a while

  • OrbsAndSuch
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Schools Where to go for graduate school?

  • Azrael84
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Health Physics Programs and Career

  • Uranium
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Guidance for a summer self study program?

  • lase
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How much research is necessary to get into a good graduate program?

  • daviddee305
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Programs Straight to PhD after undergrad in physics and math?

  • Nilpotent
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What Path Should I Take for a Math Major?

  • thharrimw
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A good computer for theoretical physics

  • urbana
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Programs Importance of prestigious undergraduate degree for graduate degree.

  • brianfast
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Preparing for Medical Entrance Exam in 2010

  • Shovna
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Schedule for Fall Quarter - Linear Algebra or Fundamentals of Math?

  • Flat
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Advice for starting physics as a career

  • kaos86
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How Can I Reignite My Passion for Physics?

  • ougnala
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Prerequisites for learning quantum mechanics without full precalculus

  • Addiction2Code
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Qualifications to Work in Robotics

  • cybernerd
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Undergrad: ooptics vs electronics?

  • marmot
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Courses Best math courses for simulation programming and AI goals

  • ektrules
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Schools Grad school: SDSU, SJSU, SFSU, CSULA, CSULB?

  • LelandHockey
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Feeling Overwhelmed in Your Research Internship?

  • Mosis
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Programs Condensed Matter Physics, best undergrad major/classes for it?

  • MathGangsta
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Testing General Tips for Acing Physics Exams: A Scientist's Perspective

  • Redbelly98
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Do graduate schools see college grades earned in high school?

  • yUNeeC
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B+ in upper division physics class

  • Slepton
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Schools University of Kentucky math department

  • asdfggfdsa
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Should i take calc-based or algebra/trig based physics?

  • mauradu
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Going from Comp. Sci. to Physics

  • shyboyswin
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Schools University of Toronto or Waterloo?

  • PE2
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Writing a thesis using systems engineering blocks

  • Cyrus
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Advice on Authorship Problem for Research Team

  • sperelat
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Is Geometry necessary for understanding Physics?

  • Stratosphere
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Programs Physics major considering math minor vs engineering courses for grad school

  • Patrick_Nth
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Programs Academic advice for math major (peripheral)

  • moby
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Theoretical cosmology PhD programs in UK and mathematics preparation

  • proguinn
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Testing Preparing for Physics Qualifying Exams

  • buffordboy23
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Testing Is Skipping a Master's for a Ph.D in Math a Good Idea?

  • CoachZ
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What degree should I pursue to research Photovoltaic solar panels?

  • ronaldor9
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How Can a Late Starter Prepare for University?

  • asterisk-
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Can be able to learn a lot out of self-studing

  • T.O.E Dream
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Algebra or Calculus Based Physics for Architecture

  • PipoNYC
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Moving on from Single Variable to Multivariable Calculus: Marsden or Stewart?

  • physicsnoob93
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Studying Good uniiversities for studying nanotechnology?

  • superwolf
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Schools Which colleges have the best physics programs?

  • hawk320
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Preparing for an oil and gas engineering firm scholarship interview

  • danago
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Good place to volunteer/extracurriculars for physics or enginnering students?

  • FlyingLobStar
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How does the USA education system progress through each level?

  • Vermax
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Recovering, reputation still in doghouse. Advice?

  • triangleman
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Programs Can You Pursue a Masters in Physics Without a Physics Undergraduate Degree?

  • Ukitake Jyuushirou
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Job market for space engineering graduates

  • EternityMech
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Diff. EQ. and Vector Analysis at the same time?

  • Shackleford
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Engineering with physics in mind

  • Wisey
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Computer Programmer going back to school for Physics

  • cpdavngr
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Failing trigonometry = the death of a amatuer physicist

  • kaos86
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New 18yo Indian Student Seeking Advice on Physics Degrees

  • Wisey
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Usefulness of complex analysis for the physical sciences?

  • jaejoon89
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Schools Should a High School Junior Know Proofs Before College?

  • zcd
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Schools A Physicist Working at a University

  • T.O.E Dream
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