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How hard is theoretical physics?
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Courses How different are intro physics courses from intermediate or advanced ones?
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Schools How much do grad schools care about your non-major GPA?
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Schools Math Major with Low GPA Seeking Grad School Advice
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Is ABET Accreditation Crucial for Engineering Physics Degrees?
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Taking Physics II over the Summer
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Testing What does your GPA need to be? What about SAT/ACT and other
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How much math exactly is in Chemistry?
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Programs Single degree (physics) or combined degree (physics/engineering)
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I know this is going to sound stupid since I'm in applied precalculus
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Computational Physics Courses for Engineering Students
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Schools Want to go to grad school but for what?
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Programs Wanting to switch to unaccredited engineering degree
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Where do I learn different physics concepts?
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Is knowledge of scattering theory necessary for studying Quantum Field Theory?
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Which one is the most important to grad. school?
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Studying Studying Abroad: Experiences & Opinions
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What are some unique ideas for a physics final year project?
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Understanding Concepts as opposed to Memorizing concepts.
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Start a Career in String Theory: Advice for Physics Majors
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Programs Physics major unable to get engineering internship
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Am I too old to be starting from the bottom?
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What are some profitable jobs that cannot be outsourced?
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Programs Advice on Physics Degrees & Job Opportunities
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Schools Can I Get Into Grad School with a 2.8 GPA?
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Need help on how to study with concerntration? =)
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Should I Pursue an MS in Mechanical Engineering Full Time or Part Time?
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Anyone know a website with classic papers?
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Prof teaches Statistical thermodynamics in a Classical Thermodynamics class
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Schools Applied Math vs. Academic Math: Comparing Learning Paths
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Should I Pursue a BEng or MEng for Engineering Physics/Mechatronics?
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How Can I Prepare for the International Physics Olympiad?
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Math & Physics Career: What Algebra Courses to Take?
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Engineer Physics Vs Plain Physics
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Programs What kind of credentials for EE PhD program?
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Jobs and salary for Mathematics and Physics addict students.
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Publishing maths papers with no affiliation
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BME- Mechanics, Complex Analysis, Thermodynamics, Quantum
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Difficulty Making Citations in a Research Paper
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Astronomy vs Astrophysics programs
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Looking for intro combinatorics/discrete math book with the following topics
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Math for BioPhysics - Learn What Level to Take for Grad School
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Should I Take Physics C? - Math-Oriented Junior's Guide
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Study Astronomy: Astrophysics vs Teaching Career
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UWaterloo: Admissions, Programs & Extracurriculars
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What Engineering Discipline Should You Choose for Your Future?
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Small Physicist Big Dreams: Navigating the Path to a Career in Physics
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Is a BA in Physics Sufficient for Employment?
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Which Engineering Field Should a Confused Markham Student Choose?
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Convert average into GPA for a foreigner
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Comparing EE & CS: Which Major is Right for You?
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A list of mathematical physicists worldwide.
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Schools What are the job opportunities for computer engineering majors?
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Testing Help with picking specialisation (physics/economics)
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Drop for a W rather than get a C?
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The search for a research mentor
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What are the current frontier areas of research in physics
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Careers in Nanotechnology: Where to begin
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Programs Major Career Options: CHEM, CHEM ENGR, MATH, PHYS
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Programs Overzealous to Major in Physics?
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Refereeing a Journal: Can It Go On My CV?
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Schools VMI Major Selection: Advice for Future Air Force Pilot
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I'm new to my research team and
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Processing of natural languages: where is work being done?
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Confused about Practical Physics Skills
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How Will Working Part-Time Impact My PhD Application in Applied Physics?
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Is it advisable to keep homework solutions?
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Schools 1st Year Physics - Canadian Universities
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Taking a semester off of physics
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What to brush up on before taking Differential Equations?
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Derive Formulas: Is it Necessary?
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Schools What Do You Need to Know About a Career in Physics?
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Does anyone know anything about 'NEST'
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Background needed for learning string theory.
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Become a Space Scientist: 16-Year-Old from India
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Schools Returning to Grad School after time off
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Schools Which University Should I Ultimately Choose? [Canada]
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How To Choose a Topic for Research project
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Schools How can I improve my studying methods for a challenging college course load?
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How Do UK and US Undergraduate Physics Programs Differ?
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Studying GRE / Chemistry Subject Test Studying
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Can I Get an Internship in Physics with a Low GPA?
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Selling yourself without sounds pretentious
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Chemistry or Physics for Materials Science
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Is Finding a Study Partner Beneficial for High School Physics?
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Pondering over the idea of going to Princeton
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Programs Is Switching from Engineering Physics to Engineering the Right Career Move?
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Courses Computer science vs. Prommaming course
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Stressed Physics Major Seeking Engineering Science Program Advice
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What do you wish you had done before?
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Math for Physics | Learn to Interpret the Physical World
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Programs What Should I Major in to Design and Market Analog Audio Electronics?
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MSc in Theoretical Physics as mature student
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Why are lectures topic based rather than problem based?
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Studying Studying what you like or studying what wil get you were u wanna go
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Device Physics Graduate Programs?
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Programs How long does it takes do get a PhD?
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Programs Majoring in Engineering Physics?
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Schools Top Canadian grad schools (pure math)?
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Should I Learn Trigonometry or Geometry After Intermediate Algebra?
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