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Other Is it too late to pursue physics?
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AP Calculus BC
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Programs Advice on decision for a US vs UK/EU PhD [Particle Physics]
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How do I publish my new Cosmic Clock hypothesis?
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Schools What are the best online physics courses?
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Programs Physics degree to med school? please help
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Admissions What is my chance of getting accepted to Princeton Plasma for PhD?
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Courses Need Ideas for a Physics Extended Essay for IB
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Admissions Plasma Physics PhD from an EE undergrad
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Please help me start studying physics
  • Samat03
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Programs Need help finding master's program (Europe) with modeling aspects
  • Foirfe
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Courses Need help in choosing math classes for a HS student
  • Homelilly
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Masters in Mathematical Physics at LMU TUM or Hamburg?
  • curious_mind
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Programs Help me decide: physics or chemistry?
  • approximatelysphere
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Studying Perspectives of a former undergrad student in science
  • Timothy S.
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Developing Academic Discipline
  • tuxscholar
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Other After an Engineering Physics BSc, can I enroll in a Physics MSc?
  • QuantumPhyZ
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Programs BS MSE + Math OR Physics Minor?
  • Copar
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Studying Do I need to revise HS physics?
  • nadiraux
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Advice for a high school student who loves physics
  • smartphysicsmonke
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Schools Top Liberal Arts School vs. Full Ride at State Uni
  • elimelon
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Programs Feedback About Theoretical Cosmology?
  • Ascendant0
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What's the best major between Physics & Chemistry for entering MS in Nuclear Engineering?
  • Binura Chathumina
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Need study advice before starting a Masters program in Nuclear Engineering
  • badvot
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Should I do an internship in a company or a research internship?
  • Alistarco
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Looking for resources for Pathfinder Physics Olympiad
  • Kalarudra
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Course advice for Theoretical Physics at Cambridge University
  • Raman5656s
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Studying Need advice for research subjects in both topological and general relativity
  • Atlantis_33399
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Other How to Afford Moving to Another State For Grad School?
  • Ascendant0
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Pure Math vs Applied Math for AI/ML
  • member 757689
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Admissions Would it be a bad idea to tell an REU that they are my only option?
  • sequoiasprout
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“Request for Feedback on Motivation Letter for Skoltech MSc in Physics
  • Dera
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F=ma Prep and Resources for High School Students
  • physicsferret
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Studying Should I drop my dreams? (Daydreamer with underachieving abilities)
  • tellmesomething
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Considering Switching from Physics to Computer Engineering
  • jazzlynkait
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Admissions Chances of Admission to CAMPEP Programs in Canada
  • safasnm
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Studying Preparing for Math and Physics Courses
  • stoneflower
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Admissions Advice on how best to spend my time for graduate school applications
  • QuarkyMeson
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Other Higher Level Math for IPhO?
  • WheatNeat
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Programs Questions About Referrals for Physics REUs (for Undergrads)
  • Ascendant0
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Programs Masters programs in Math with non-strict math credit requirements
  • BamboozledBoi
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Please someone respond -- I need to know if I continue with CS
  • chukdan
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Motivation for competitions
  • gluegun
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Is a PhD in physics worth it?
  • BadgerBadger92
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Courses Double Accelerating Plan in Math
  • QuantamMaster
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Admissions Want a PhD in math, but stuck in a physics degree. What to do?
  • BamboozledBoi
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Admissions Admission into Princeton Grad School
  • DeltaHong
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Admissions Applying for Physics PhD in the UK 10 years after leaving Uni
  • iamnotgood
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Particle physicist Master's thesis question
  • PartPhys_1898
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Undergraduate research topics in topology?
  • rtista
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Programs Area to choose for my Master's thesis: theoretical physics/mathematical physics?
  • Zapped17
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Studying How do you handle a toxic supervisor undermining your contributions?
  • binbagsss
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Writing Samples for PhD Physics Admission
  • usmaneali
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Studying Seeking advice about a quantum mechanics self-study plan
  • markusher
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Looking for remote internships to learn Physics through developing an intuition for research
  • aishwarya
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Testing C & Python Resources for Problems in Astrophysics for upcoming CS Exam
  • warhammer
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Other Need advice on the Physics Programs I can realistically apply to
  • HiddenVar
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Studying I need advice for a master's degree in applied physics
  • miiker97
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Physics GRE first time practicing -- Need advice for improvement
  • sairoof
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Honest advice needed to pursue a 2nd MSc in data science
  • danobdon
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Looking for resources on analytical mechanics and virtual work
  • XENZUS1414
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Moving from nursing to physics
  • ghdscience
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Other Leveraging engineering B.E. after pivoting to Physics - impossible?
  • Pirx
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Studying How Can I Extend My Study Hours Beyond Four Per Day?
  • Ratio33
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Why is this happening? (losing confidence in my math and science skills)
  • QuantamMaster
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Other How much does GPA and Prestigious school indicate success?
  • Pipsqueakalchemist
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Schools Doing a PhD in the US vs the UK
  • BiggsHoson
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Courses New Job, Data Science Actuary, Seems to Be Emerging
  • bhobba
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Programs How To Keep Options Open For Astroparticle + Advanced Propulsion Physics?
  • Ascendant0
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Admissions Should I submit an 840 PGRE in my applications to top US PhD programs?
  • Murex
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Schools Is a top physics grad school possible with a lower tier undergrad?
  • schmittno
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Programs Questions Regarding Undergrad REU Programs
  • Ascendant0
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Studying How Can I Improve My Vector Calculus Skills for Classical Mechanics?
  • camc03
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Programs What Do People Think Of Competency Based Degrees Such as Texas A&M Commerce
  • bhobba
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Any tips for doing a PhD in theoretical physics?
  • ansabs
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How to get started in HEP as an undergrad?
  • Alistarco
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Other Is it normal to submit a paper just after the acceptance of another?
  • patric44
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Resources for brushing up on the State of the Art in Computing
  • cs2024
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Study Resources for my Classical Fields Theory exam
  • Dani_318
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Courses Transfer of community college/university course credits in physics
  • veil
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Courses Special Relativity by Prof. Shiva Prasad on NPTEL (a lecture course)
  • SummeryWinter
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Admissions Do I have a high enough PGRE score for the best US universities?
  • hm0123
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Other Am I too old to become a Prof?
  • mad mathematician
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Admissions What are my chances of getting into a competitive physics PhD program?
  • PhysUser124
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Textbook/study plan questions
  • jb188397
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Admissions GRE for USA PhDs? (and a couple more questions)
  • ergospherical
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Interested in pursuing Physics, Robotics, Astronomy
  • lekeadedayo
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Introducing Kids to EE from Scratch -- Recommended Resources?
  • UrbanFarmEngineer
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Studying Am I Missing the Right Approach to Studying Math?
  • Heisenberg7
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Schools Help with shortlisting graduate programs in HEP-PH/TH
  • KH_137
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Finding a PhD program which is compatible with GPA 3.485
  • AshanTharuka
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Studying I learnt incorrectly in the past and I'm not sure how to fix it
  • TheePhysicsStudent
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Other Should I pursue a degree in physics?
  • KrunchyNacho
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Programs Why do you want an advanced degree in name-of-subject?
  • symbolipoint
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Courses Do I Need Quantum Mechanics for a Future in Cosmology?
  • robotkid786
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PhD Thesis/Dissertation award in the USA
  • Malamala
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Home-based Youtube Physics Demos
  • MidgetDwarf
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Admissions Big Dilemma - Do I have any chance to study a MSc Physics in Canada?
  • Rodapics07
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Admissions Feedback for my grad school SOP for theoretical particle physics
  • KH_137
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Other Should I study physics in Malaysia and then do post-graduate abroad?
  • DriftyPrime
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