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Case vs UVA: Pick Best School for Physics, Engineering & Post-Grad
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Schools Compare Universities for Graduate Program: Stipends, Programs & Living Costs
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Programs Chemical/nuclear engineering double major
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Master+Doctoral at the same Uni save my time?
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Can I Combine Physics and Engineering Classes for My Major?
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What Constitutes a Well-Rounded Education and Stupid LibArts Majors
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Schools Mechanical engineering Grad School- MEMS
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HS students: what's a 'C' on your grade scale?
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Study Quantum computing in Canada?
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Which professor should I work with this summer?
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Physics and applied math journals
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Schools Is Cold Calling a Useful Strategy for Grad School Admissions?
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Is the Quality of Education Dependent on the School's Name?
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How a bad instructor or education affected YOU
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Programs Which majors or minors can complement Applied Math?
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What programming language(s) should an aspiring physicist learn?
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Schools What college can I hope to get in?
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Is Our Education System Contributing to Poor Health in Later Life?
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Videos On a Physicist Usual Work
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Physics or Math & Physics: Which Program Should I Choose?
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How to search for scientific papers: Which search utilities to use?
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Making the final decision: Bucknell v. F & M v. Rutgers v. Grinnell
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PFer's, what are some easy meals to take to school?
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Difference in skills and content in mech and electrical engineering
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Get Sponsorship for Cancer Research - What to Do & Where to Go
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Schools Physics Graduate School Admission: GPA vs. NRC Rankings at Duke University
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Schools Transferring from a 2 year college to a 4 year university
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Logic Order of All Physics- Help
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Programs Second Degree in Physics: Benefits for EE Career?
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Schools George Mason University v. Virginia Tech
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Preparing for the US Physics Olympiad
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Schools University, Reapplying and Gap Year Options
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Programs Student Struggling to Decide: Physics or Mechanical Engineering?
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What Makes an Experiment Essential in Physics?
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I feel really bad for getting mostly C's in physics and engineering classes
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Programs Is a Minor in Physics Worth the Extra Work for a Mathematics Major?
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Can I pursue an MBA with a BS in physics?
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Should I Switch My Major to Physics?
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Does Engineering Rely Upon Chemistry?
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Is it pointless for me to do undergrad research?
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Programs Another medical physics thread. PhD.
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Should I do an M.Sc. or M.Eng. after B.Sc. in chem?
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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
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Testing Preparing for the AP Physics B Exam: Tips and Recommended Study Materials
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Is anyone experienced with using mnemonics for rote-memorizing?
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Is chemical engineering ridiculously hard?
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Learn Computer Programming for Applied Math & Physics Majors
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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
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Schools Grad School Selection: Comparing UMN, Georgia Tech & NC State
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UVA Engineering vs Virginia Tech Engineering
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Is it worth going into $25k debt per year to go to Michigan Engineering?
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UVA vs William and Mary vs Virginia Tech
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Programs Will my undergrad affect my choice of PhD? (UK)
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Best Way to Study Physics at Penn State Univ.
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Failing as an Astronomy Major: Advice Needed
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BA vs BS in Physics: Pros & Cons of Each Degree
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Is it possible to become a space engineer in the U.S. without citizenship?
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Courses Withdrawing from a general course ?
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Schools Selecting a university for a Physics PhD
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Did I make a mistake in choosing physics over math?
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Schools Astrophysics or Aerospace Engineering (Princeton University)
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What Independent Math Study Topics Should I Explore This Summer?
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Which Should You Study First: Linear Algebra or Multivariate Calculus?
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Electrical vs Systems Engineering
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How Can I Improve My Conceptual Understanding of Physics?
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Freshman Theoretical Physicist: Admissions Info for CalTech/MIT/Harvard
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Schools Find the Best PhD Programs in Physics
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Learn Fortran for Atomic/Particle Physics Grad Studies
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Programs How many degrees can one man get?
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Aerospace/astronautical engineering in the future?
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Is Becoming a Physicist a Smart Thing to Do, How much Do they earn a year?
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Being a grad student during the summer
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Test Taking Tips: Get Ready for Exam Success
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Schools Grad School Choices: Comp Sci at Concordia or Math at UoT?
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Programs Which Degree Should I Choose for a NASA Career?
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Applied Math: Areas of Study & College Focus
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An independent Physics study, group for all levels
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Schools High school plan for engineering help.
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Admissions Nice manners for rejecting an admission offer
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Which Research Path Should I Choose for a Practical Application in Grad School?
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How Can I Create A Powerful Electromagnetic Field
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Schools Is college the only way into science?
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Should My Friend Do the GRE Test - 640 Score Explained
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Programs Need major help picking engineering discipline
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Very important question for math-
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Courses What is the typical career path for a physicist?
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Studying Studying Smarter: Examples & Ideas to Try
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Admissions Korean MIT Acceptees: Share Your Application Story
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Courses Course Schedule Fall 05: Double Majoring Advice
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Courses What Math Courses Should I Take for My Physics Major?
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Rigorous statistical thermodynamics?
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Improve Grades: Tips for University Students
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Feeling Burned Out with Physics?
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Which AP Schedule Is Best for an Aspiring Engineer?
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Which grad program should I pick? UC Merced or William and Mary?
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Best Physics Programs: Choosing the Right School
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