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Schools Grad School Rigor: Maths & Physics Programs
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Questions on Calc II, Physics, and C++
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What Research Opportunities Are Available for Summer Physics Internships?
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Testing GRE Physics Prep for non-physicist
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Schools Finding College Direction for a Career in DARPA Muscle Research
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Skipping a class (temporarily) a bad idea?
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Which UC is the Best Choice for Physics Transfer Students?
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Can't Get Top Grades? Find Your Path With Business
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Programs PhD Scholar Leave and Research: Physics Theories and Data Analysis
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Tri-Poster design for Research Presentation
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How can I improve my chances for a PhD in HEP-th?
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Little help deciding which engineering discipline could most help me
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Find Paid Math/Physics Research Opportunities Post-Undergrad Graduation
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Programs Is it comman for people to Fail their PhD Presentation?
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Schools Will Extracurriculars Alone Impact My Chances for a PhD Program at Rutgers?
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Is Dropping Out of School the Right Choice for You?
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Senior Year HS Schedule: Preparing for Physicist Career
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Schools How do I prepare for two different possible paths (Grad school/work)
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Graduate School for HEP: What to Do?
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Programs Medical Physics PhD: Find the Right Institution
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Quick question about Stafford loans
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What are the best options for taking PreCalc over the summer without a license?
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Can Engineering Studies Lead to a PhD?
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Seeking Online Math Tutor for High School Student
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5 Fascinating Physics Lectures for Senior Seminar
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Schools Comparing toughness of physics grad schools
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Explore Top Astrophysics Programs in Canada for International Students
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What's Your Fall 07 Schedule at UA?
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Is Jisan Research Institute the Key to Academic Success?
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Job Interview Dilemma: Choose Physics Modeling or Defense Contractor?
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Pass or Fail a Gen-Ed Class? Will it hurt me?
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Studying My method of studying I would like to share
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Difference between Civil Engineering Physics and non C.E. Physics?
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Freshman Physics Student: Math Beyond PDEs?
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Shouldn't do aerospace engineering
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Programs Should I Start with Precalc or Calc 1 After a Long Educational Break?
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Deciding Between Physics & Engineering for College: Advice Needed
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Anyone know of any good mathematical texts?
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Schools Will I still be able to get into grad school?
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What subject in computerscience linked with physics?
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Programs Recent Gr 12 Physics Student Considering University
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Admissions Applying undergraduate physics programs
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Before Learning Calculus-Help-What I need To Know
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Schools University of Florida Physics, Math and Computer Science 09-10 Fall
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Courses Optimal order to persue undergraduate upper division physics coursework
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What are some tips for getting accepted into summer programs for physics?
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Midterm Mishap: What Are My Options?
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Is a PhD in Neuroscience the Path to Working with Brain Computer Interfaces?
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Surviving Electrodynamics: Tips for Studying and Overcoming Difficult Tests
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Grad student life at Berkeley, MIT, Harvard, Stanford, Cornell
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Programs Physics degree vs. Engineering vs. Applied Math
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Which College Should I Choose: Caltech, Stanford, Princeton, or Yale?
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Math Advice for Physics Majors: What Math Courses to Take
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How do I publish scientific papers?
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Do you get only one shot at the GRE?
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Schools How to tell Universities that I will not be attending there?
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Organic vs. Inorganic Chemistry: Pros & Cons
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MSc in Physics for Indian BSc Student: Eligibility & Admission
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Keeping up to date with latest journals/articles
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Which Higher Level Maths Should I Master for Grad-Level Physics?
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A Third Year Student's Unexpected Fellowship Assignment
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Schools Bad grades in college (yes happens to everyone but i got hit BAD)
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Adv. Math for Engineers and Scientists or App. Complex Analysis?
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External Review of University Physics Department: Public Availability?
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Carleton vs Windsor: Which is Better for BSc Physics & Chemistry?
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Deadline for EPSRC Grants: Know Your Timeframe
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I want to do my M.S. in forces and energy. Please help me?
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Spring Break Recovery: Advice on Getting Back in the Game
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Engineering Physics/Science or Physics
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Schools Queens University - Kington, Ontario
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Schools Studying both math/physics and computer science in college
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HELP,Please What does this Email mean?
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Considering to become a Rocket Scientist- Help
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Does school get worse towards the end?
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How are the physics departments at UC Santa Cruz and UC Davis?
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What is the Gender Ratio of Physics Graduate Students in Canadian Universities?
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Engineering for a premed student
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Medical Physics - What Bio do I need?
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Vital: How do you deal practically with school stress
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Courses Advice on physics course selection
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Computational neuroscience & neuroinformatics
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Top MSc Physics Programs in UK for Condensed Matter: Oxford vs. Durham?
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Will Engineering ever be profitable again?
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Diff B.Sc. vs B.S. Hons: Which is Better?
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Schools Is It Fair to Weigh GPAs Equally for AP and Honors Classes?
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Choosing Between Engineering and Physics: Making the Right Career Move at 17
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Research After Undergrad Graduation?
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Schools Which Engineering Schools Match My GPA and Interests?
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Graduate Programs in Applied Math
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Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Grad Programs
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Struggling with Thermal Physics? Any Suggestions?
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MIT vs UMich: Making a Decision on College Admissions and Merit Aid
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Theoretical particle physics research - simulations and theory
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Paper Submission Rejection: A Silver Lining for My Complex Writing Style
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What criteria are required for publishing a math paper?
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Exploring Non-Academic Research Jobs for Applied Math and Engineering Graduates
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As demand goes UP for engineers
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Schools Studying Physics at Concordia University
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Publication of Papers, Questions
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Become a Physicist: Career Choice & Highest Paid Jobs
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