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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?

  • ScienceNerd36
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Statistics vs. Economics: Which is Tougher in College? GPA Killer?

  • avant-garde
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Schools How to get other university thesis?

  • sperelat
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UCLA Scholars Program: Benefits & Disadvantages for PhD

  • thrill3rnit3
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Physics in China: Programs, Universities & Advice

  • Johannes
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Do i need approval to use graphics from one paper in another paper ?

  • rogerharris
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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?

  • Werg22
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Programs Choosing a major: Chemistry or Engineering

  • Kalzar89
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How Can Sam Reach MIT for Electronics/Computer Sciences?

  • samb53
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Schools University of Manchester or Bath

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How much does a Ph.D Student Earn?

  • T.O.E Dream
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Comparing Calculus ABCD to 1,2,3: What's the Difference and Do I Need Both?

  • physicsnewb7
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Looking for Direction - 23 YO Mechanical Engineer

  • xclr82xtc
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Schools Astrophysics Colleges Near Boston, L.A. | Harvard

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Is ITT Tech's Engineering Program a Joke?

  • Iyafrady
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Case vs UVA: Pick Best School for Physics, Engineering & Post-Grad

  • Liberty09
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Schools Compare Universities for Graduate Program: Stipends, Programs & Living Costs

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Programs Chemical/nuclear engineering double major

  • renob
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Master+Doctoral at the same Uni save my time?

  • tanpi
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Can I Combine Physics and Engineering Classes for My Major?

  • MathGangsta
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What Constitutes a Well-Rounded Education and Stupid LibArts Majors

  • MissSilvy
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Schools Mechanical engineering Grad School- MEMS

  • Mr.Bigg
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HS students: what's a 'C' on your grade scale?

  • Math Is Hard
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Study Quantum computing in Canada?

  • tanpi
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Which professor should I work with this summer?

  • theFencer
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Physics and applied math journals

  • mathgym
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Schools Is Cold Calling a Useful Strategy for Grad School Admissions?

  • Spirit
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Is the Quality of Education Dependent on the School's Name?

  • Okki2
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How a bad instructor or education affected YOU

  • Pengwuino
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Programs Which majors or minors can complement Applied Math?

  • thrill3rnit3
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What programming language(s) should an aspiring physicist learn?

  • cordyceps
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Schools What college can I hope to get in?

  • Pastel
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Videos On a Physicist Usual Work

  • T.O.E Dream
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Physics or Math & Physics: Which Program Should I Choose?

  • QuantumOne
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How to search for scientific papers: Which search utilities to use?

  • el_hijoeputa
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Making the final decision: Bucknell v. F & M v. Rutgers v. Grinnell

  • dr.manhattan
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PFer's, what are some easy meals to take to school?

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Get Sponsorship for Cancer Research - What to Do & Where to Go

  • hagopbul
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Schools Physics Graduate School Admission: GPA vs. NRC Rankings at Duke University

  • eaglejohnbc
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Schools Transferring from a 2 year college to a 4 year university

  • Jack21222
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Logic Order of All Physics- Help

  • T.O.E Dream
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Programs Second Degree in Physics: Benefits for EE Career?

  • aliaze1
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Schools George Mason University v. Virginia Tech

  • Quincy
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Preparing for the US Physics Olympiad

  • thrill3rnit3
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Schools University, Reapplying and Gap Year Options

  • Varnick
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Programs Student Struggling to Decide: Physics or Mechanical Engineering?

  • MissSilvy
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What Makes an Experiment Essential in Physics?

  • WiFO215
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I feel really bad for getting mostly C's in physics and engineering classes

  • jubeininja69
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Programs Is a Minor in Physics Worth the Extra Work for a Mathematics Major?

  • BryanM
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Can I pursue an MBA with a BS in physics?

  • brettdz1
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Should I Switch My Major to Physics?

  • Mzachman
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Does Engineering Rely Upon Chemistry?

  • Fragment
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Is it pointless for me to do undergrad research?

  • creepypasta13
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Programs Another medical physics thread. PhD.

  • fasterthanjoao
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Should I do an M.Sc. or M.Eng. after B.Sc. in chem?

  • laneway
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Independant Undergraduate Research

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Schools Undergrad for physics grad school?

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Stay an Extra Year in School: Benefits & Impact

  • Winzer
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Testing Preparing for the AP Physics B Exam: Tips and Recommended Study Materials

  • razzyyy
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Is anyone experienced with using mnemonics for rote-memorizing?

  • Raizy
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Is chemical engineering ridiculously hard?

  • Quantom
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Learn Computer Programming for Applied Math & Physics Majors

  • KelCatrell
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Schools Questions about choosing my college

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Schools From reseach internship to grad school

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Schools Math/Physics Research Opportunities for High School Students

  • thrill3rnit3
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Schools Grad School Selection: Comparing UMN, Georgia Tech & NC State

  • americanforest
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UVA Engineering vs Virginia Tech Engineering

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UVA vs William and Mary vs Virginia Tech

  • Scramble
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Programs Will my undergrad affect my choice of PhD? (UK)

  • alexgmcm
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Best Way to Study Physics at Penn State Univ.

  • mknabster
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Failing as an Astronomy Major: Advice Needed

  • Limecat
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BA vs BS in Physics: Pros & Cons of Each Degree

  • Scramble
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Courses Withdrawing from a general course ?

  • NBAJam100
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Schools Selecting a university for a Physics PhD

  • sachithd83
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Did I make a mistake in choosing physics over math?

  • quasar_4
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Schools Astrophysics or Aerospace Engineering (Princeton University)

  • rjsbass
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What Independent Math Study Topics Should I Explore This Summer?

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Electrical vs Systems Engineering

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How Can I Improve My Conceptual Understanding of Physics?

  • driedupfish
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Freshman Theoretical Physicist: Admissions Info for CalTech/MIT/Harvard

  • phantom113
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Schools Find the Best PhD Programs in Physics

  • Scramble
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Learn Fortran for Atomic/Particle Physics Grad Studies

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Programs How many degrees can one man get?

  • MadmanMurray
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Aerospace/astronautical engineering in the future?

  • T.O.E Dream
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Is Becoming a Physicist a Smart Thing to Do, How much Do they earn a year?

  • T.O.E Dream
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Being a grad student during the summer

  • Topher925
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Test Taking Tips: Get Ready for Exam Success

  • Winzer
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Schools Grad School Choices: Comp Sci at Concordia or Math at UoT?

  • Dragonfall
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Programs Which Degree Should I Choose for a NASA Career?

  • haloshade
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Applied Math: Areas of Study & College Focus

  • thrill3rnit3
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An independent Physics study, group for all levels

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