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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
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Programs Need help finding master's program (Europe) with modeling aspects
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Courses Need help in choosing math classes for a HS student
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Masters in Mathematical Physics at LMU TUM or Hamburg?
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Programs Help me decide: physics or chemistry?
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Studying Perspectives of a former undergrad student in science
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Developing Academic Discipline
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Other After an Engineering Physics BSc, can I enroll in a Physics MSc?
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Programs BS MSE + Math OR Physics Minor?
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Studying Do I need to revise HS physics?
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Advice for a high school student who loves physics
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Schools Top Liberal Arts School vs. Full Ride at State Uni
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Programs Feedback About Theoretical Cosmology?
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What's the best major between Physics & Chemistry for entering MS in Nuclear Engineering?
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Need study advice before starting a Masters program in Nuclear Engineering
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Should I do an internship in a company or a research internship?
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Looking for resources for Pathfinder Physics Olympiad
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Course advice for Theoretical Physics at Cambridge University
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Studying Need advice for research subjects in both topological and general relativity
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Other How to Afford Moving to Another State For Grad School?
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Pure Math vs Applied Math for AI/ML
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Admissions Would it be a bad idea to tell an REU that they are my only option?
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“Request for Feedback on Motivation Letter for Skoltech MSc in Physics
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F=ma Prep and Resources for High School Students
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Studying Should I drop my dreams? (Daydreamer with underachieving abilities)
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Considering Switching from Physics to Computer Engineering
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Admissions Chances of Admission to CAMPEP Programs in Canada
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Studying Preparing for Math and Physics Courses
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Admissions Advice on how best to spend my time for graduate school applications
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Other Higher Level Math for IPhO?
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Programs Questions About Referrals for Physics REUs (for Undergrads)
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Programs Masters programs in Math with non-strict math credit requirements
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Please someone respond -- I need to know if I continue with CS
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Motivation for competitions
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Is a PhD in physics worth it?
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Courses Double Accelerating Plan in Math
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Admissions Want a PhD in math, but stuck in a physics degree. What to do?
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Admissions Admission into Princeton Grad School
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Admissions Applying for Physics PhD in the UK 10 years after leaving Uni
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Particle physicist Master's thesis question
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Undergraduate research topics in topology?
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Programs Area to choose for my Master's thesis: theoretical physics/mathematical physics?
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Studying How do you handle a toxic supervisor undermining your contributions?
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Writing Samples for PhD Physics Admission
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Studying Seeking advice about a quantum mechanics self-study plan
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Looking for remote internships to learn Physics through developing an intuition for research
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Testing C & Python Resources for Problems in Astrophysics for upcoming CS Exam
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Other Need advice on the Physics Programs I can realistically apply to
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Studying I need advice for a master's degree in applied physics
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Physics GRE first time practicing -- Need advice for improvement
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Honest advice needed to pursue a 2nd MSc in data science
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Looking for resources on analytical mechanics and virtual work
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Moving from nursing to physics
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Other Leveraging engineering B.E. after pivoting to Physics - impossible?
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Studying How Can I Extend My Study Hours Beyond Four Per Day?
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Why is this happening? (losing confidence in my math and science skills)
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Other How much does GPA and Prestigious school indicate success?
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Schools Doing a PhD in the US vs the UK
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Courses New Job, Data Science Actuary, Seems to Be Emerging
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Programs How To Keep Options Open For Astroparticle + Advanced Propulsion Physics?
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Admissions Should I submit an 840 PGRE in my applications to top US PhD programs?
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Schools Is a top physics grad school possible with a lower tier undergrad?
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Programs Questions Regarding Undergrad REU Programs
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Studying How Can I Improve My Vector Calculus Skills for Classical Mechanics?
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Programs What Do People Think Of Competency Based Degrees Such as Texas A&M Commerce
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Any tips for doing a PhD in theoretical physics?
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How to get started in HEP as an undergrad?
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Other Is it normal to submit a paper just after the acceptance of another?
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Resources for brushing up on the State of the Art in Computing
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Study Resources for my Classical Fields Theory exam
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Courses Transfer of community college/university course credits in physics
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Courses Special Relativity by Prof. Shiva Prasad on NPTEL (a lecture course)
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Admissions Do I have a high enough PGRE score for the best US universities?
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Other Am I too old to become a Prof?
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Admissions What are my chances of getting into a competitive physics PhD program?
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Textbook/study plan questions
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Admissions GRE for USA PhDs? (and a couple more questions)
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Interested in pursuing Physics, Robotics, Astronomy
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Introducing Kids to EE from Scratch -- Recommended Resources?
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Studying Am I Missing the Right Approach to Studying Math?
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Schools Help with shortlisting graduate programs in HEP-PH/TH
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Finding a PhD program which is compatible with GPA 3.485
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Studying I learnt incorrectly in the past and I'm not sure how to fix it
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Other Should I pursue a degree in physics?
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Programs Why do you want an advanced degree in name-of-subject?
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Courses Do I Need Quantum Mechanics for a Future in Cosmology?
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PhD Thesis/Dissertation award in the USA
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Home-based Youtube Physics Demos
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Admissions Big Dilemma - Do I have any chance to study a MSc Physics in Canada?
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Admissions Feedback for my grad school SOP for theoretical particle physics
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Other Should I study physics in Malaysia and then do post-graduate abroad?
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Free time while pursuing my undergraduate degree
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