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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Courses Courses: Which one to choose for CMP?

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Graduate School and the Real World: Does the Name Brand Matter?

  • DukeofDuke
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How can my achievements help me get into a top aerospace university?

  • praj109
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Schools Achieving Theoretical Astrophysics at 15: Challenges & Opportunities

  • saganforever
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Schools What Are My Chances of Grad School Admission and Financial Aid?

  • mn446kon
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Courses What classes should I choose to guarantee a job and TA position in my field?

  • NruJaC
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Programs Cosmology PhD in oxbridge - what are my chances?

  • cosmogirl
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Schools How to get ahead in physics grad school?

  • diazona
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Testing Preparing for College Calculus: Self-Study Materials & Book Reviews

  • polymetric
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Robotics Simulators: Find Best for 3D Simulations & Debugging

  • Carl142
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Advice for Astronomy Major: Choosing Classes & Majors

  • Quantumleaper
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Physics Major at Howard U: Options for Graduate Study in Medical Physics

  • Raioneru
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Admissions Grant Applying for Dummies (for Aspiring Theoretical Particle Physicists)

  • bjnartowt
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Going to Tackle Griffiths E&M and QM: what math?

  • Saladsamurai
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Testing Physics GRE without classical mechanics

  • Slepton
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How can a school's undergrad be so diff from its grad?

  • Elbobo
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Creating a Balanced Timetable for Second Year Physics: Tips and Advice

  • anubis01
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How much does pretige affect me? (two questions)

  • Wishingwell
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Can I Teach Myself Physics Through Calc 1-3 and Diff Equ?

  • Jammin_James
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Schools MIT Freshman Physics Requirements to Getting In

  • Synchrotron
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Grad Program: Arizona State vs Ohio University - Pros & Cons

  • uskalu
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Programs Future prospects for the incoming class of PhD students

  • JCVD
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Having Trouble In My Geometry Class (HS)

  • bleedblue1234
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EE: utoronto, Waterloo, McGill or UBC?

  • fiddler crab
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Level of Independent Thought for a Ph.D. Student

  • Choppy
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How Does it Feel to Be a Physicist?

  • T.O.E Dream
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Need help, being taught calculus with stewart, what to do

  • Cannon00
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Schools Civil Engineering - University of Waterloo Vs. University of British Columbia

  • Lemm
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Schools Georgia Institute of Technology, graduate school question

  • NBAJam100
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BA Physics to MSME? | Advice from Experienced Students

  • Sherman8r44
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Requesting Tips on Surviving Physics

  • shinghan
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Studying How can I effectively study Calculus II and III independently?

  • yUNeeC
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What is the best route to go from IT to Science?

  • stellar05
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Achieving Academic Success: Tips for 4.0 GPA

  • endi
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UC vs. Cal Poly: Preparing for Graduate School

  • saltine
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Screwed up a class but got in to UCSC with out a transcript question is

  • Minihoudini
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Difficulty of upper level physics

  • nsatya
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Second semester physics and third semester calc

  • Jack21222
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Value of programming and cs to an aspiring physicist

  • svs3
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What to Do With Myself: Maths Major's Dilemma

  • qspeechc
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Which school has the better math program: UNC or NC State?

  • Geekchick
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Accepted at both: UNC Chapel Hill & UNC Wilmington

  • Captain Zappo
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Transition to Advanced Mathematics?

  • yUNeeC
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From computer science to theoretical physics

  • vrkosk
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Referencing Help: Page Number Format OK?

  • haaj86
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Which Degree Best Prepares for a Career in Quantum Computing?

  • Maxwell
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Schools Final University Choice UK : Manchester Or Nottingham

  • Galadirith
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Engineering as a pathway into Physics?

  • Brilliant!
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Math Education at NYU: Admissions Requirements

  • thrill3rnit3
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What are some considerations for pursuing graduate studies in China?

  • kangaroo
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Undergraduate Mathematics Department rankings

  • qntty
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Programs Which is Better for My Future: PhD at Durham or CASM at Cambridge?

  • Sploosh
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Schools Peace Core+ Physics Undergrad = ? Grad school?

  • DukeofDuke
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Programs Can I Get into a Physics PhD Program without a Physics Major?

  • eaglejohnbc
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Get into USC: Advice for High School Junior

  • endi
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How to Handle Missing a Physics Test for Grad School

  • Feldoh
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Programs Physics major - Am i cut out for it?

  • rjsbass
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Foreign Language: A requirement for Mathematics Ph.Ds?

  • Dakure
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Companies and Labs that Hire Physicist?

  • T.O.E Dream
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Guide to Writing a Physics Paper: Templates, Structure and Tips

  • chis
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Frustration with REU Selection Process

  • Altruist
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GRE Math Subject testshould I take it?

  • spoonyluv
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How to Approach a Professor for Fourth Year Research Supervision?

  • thE3nigma
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Weird issue with professor (undergrad research)

  • bubbles
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Master's in EE or Physics for Solid State Devices?

  • wesley7777
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Is there a chance of Cosmo job for a 35 year old man ?

  • Kein
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Taking a Leave of Absence from Graduate Studies

  • JasonRox
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UC Riverside Info: Atmosphere, Classes & Students

  • Delta One
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Maximizing Respect: Strategies for Earning Recognition Beyond a B.S.

  • Kein
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Deciding Between Physics or Engineering: Expert Advice for High School Students

  • member 178484
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Eligible for GRE Scholarship with 90% Score in Physics

  • hagopbul
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Knowing computer programming languages

  • orthovector
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MSc in Science Writing: Should I Wait for Grad School?

  • Ai52487963
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Admissions GPA Requirements for Strong Graduate Programs

  • nsatya
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Schools High School to College Transition

  • Razael
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Programs Problems with a 3 year undergrad degree

  • harikrishnan
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Schools Ohio University: Physics Program & Condensed Matter Research

  • uskalu
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Programs Physics PhD Student from Africa Seeking Advice

  • AnotherPhD
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Schools How does the system work for graduate school?

  • DukeofDuke
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Questions from a highschool physics n00bie

  • Luongo
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Programs Americans doing physics PhD in Europe?

  • UCFEng06
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Whats the Best Tech/Engineer/ N. Science School in USA?

  • Okki2
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Is Taking Quantum Physics Without Completing Modern Physics First a Good Idea?

  • eaglejohnbc
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Wisconsin (Madison) Plasma Physics

  • mordechai9
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Which is more valuable, chemistry or physics?

  • ryanj123
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Is My REU Application Too Light-Hearted?

  • NruJaC
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Is Math Success Determined by Genetics or Effort?

  • avant-garde
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Computer Engineering: Explained & Career Opportunities

  • alexk307
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Computer science vs. software engineering

  • thrill3rnit3
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Programs Astrophysics Major for Cosmology Career - Junior in HS

  • Cosmo16
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Is Wearing a Toga to Class Beneficial for Student Learning and Focus?

  • Pengwuino
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Anyone have any experience with Academic Common Market?

  • Flat
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What to do when req'd classes nearly done

  • reverbtank
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Can You Be an Experimental and Theoretical Physicist?

  • T.O.E Dream
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What do people think of the Physics department at Hull?

  • groom03
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Caltech and mit graduate programs

  • orthovector
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Programs Needing serious advice on what to add to my Math major.

  • ryanj123
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