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Took GRE Chances of MS in Engineering
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Self-Teaching for High School Olympiads: Strategies and Resources
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Advice on Transferring Universities for Physics/ME B.S.
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Am I on the right track to become an engineer?
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Programs Experimental Physics Undergraduate Degree?
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Programs Which Degree Aligns with My Experimental Physics Career Goals?
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Programs Not sure if a physics major is right for me. Need insight into lifestyle
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If you fail a class is it the end?
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MCAT/UKCAT: Overcoming Test Anxiety & Preparing for Success
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More than three calculus classes?
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Schools Can a 3.5 Math GPA and Mixed Grades Still Get Me Into Grad School for Math?
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What Are the Fundamental Principles of Quantum Field Theory?
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Maximizing Chances: Letter of Recommendation for REU & Graduate School
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Admissions Rankings as a metric for the competitiveness of admissions
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How Will Course Withdrawals Impact My Engineering Career?
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Courses Which foreign language course is best for a mechanical engineering major?
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Topic that involves physics, chemistry and biology?
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Schools Chances of getting into grad school
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How do I rate in terms of Undergrad Research?
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I'm frustrated because of Field Theory
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Calculus III & Differential Equations
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Statement of Purpose for physics grad application
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Schools Canadian Universities for Astronomy and Physics
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Is Transfering going to effect my knowledge?
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Quantum Optics or Particle Theory?
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Is the Pressure to Produce Groundbreaking Mathematics Holding Scientists Back?
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Should I Transfer for Astrophysics Major?
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Do ETS Tests Round Down Raw Scores?
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Contributing to campus and univ. community?
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Failing Linear Algebra: Worried About Physics Major?
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Testing M.Sc. Entrance Exams in 2008, India
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What made you want to study physics?
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Testing CIE IGCSE Past Papers and Exams
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Schools Graduate School vs. REU Personal Statement
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Should I Transfer for Engineering?
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Schools What if a major isn't offered at a particular college?
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Really confused on the academics of physics
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The Impact of Part-Time Study on Grad School Admissions
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Studying Studying for Velocity & Speed Test - Tips & Problem-Solving
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Schools What is the student experience like at Carleton University in Ottawa?
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Mix of men and women in physics classes
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How Can I Get an A in Physics at Durham University?
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Switching from Chemistry to Physics for Graduate Studies: Is It Feasible?
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Programs Dropped out of a PhD? Reasons & Experiences
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Relearning University Physics I - Get Comprehensive Help
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Schools University math curriculum comparison: US v UK
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Should I Transfer from DeVry to Ohio State for a More Respected Degree?
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Programs Degree Needed for Medical Research
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Are there international REU equivalents for undergraduates?
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Help Me Choose a Major: Math and Physics Lover
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Programs Maximizing Your Chances for a Top Physics PhD Program with an MSEE
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I wnt to understand which is my interest
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Economy's Effect on Assisstantships
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Me out military service? or ph.d in local univ?
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Schools Find the Best College Physics Textbook for Physics 112 and Beyond
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Road to Robotics (Artificial Intelligence)
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Courses Feeling Overwhelmed with Course Load: Should I Drop a Class?
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Admissions Applying for internships and REUs
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What do you do to remotivate yourself once you hit rockbottom
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Hardest part about the general GRE
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Noob topic, midterm this Tuesday.
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Choosing a Phd Supervisor: Professor, Postdoc, or In-Between? Vote Now!
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What is the importance of the General GRE for grad school admissions?
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Ideas for 4-6 week research project
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Differential Equations Prerequisites
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Are Honors Math Programs Worth Pursuing in College?
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Programs Bachelor's degree background/Argentina
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What Are the Best Work-From-Home Science Opportunities for Disabled Individuals?
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Programs Importance of CS to the Mathematics/Physics Major.
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Is Discovery-Based Learning Effective in College Statistics Classes?
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Questions About Economics: Math Involved, Micro vs Macro, Interesting?
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Need help choosing a research topic for Caltech? Let's collaborate!
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Schools Which US Colleges Offer Affordable Physics Programs for International Students?
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Referesher on math for solid state
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Is Devry University the Right Choice for Me? A Scientist's Honest Opinion
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Professors never replied to my emails
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Courses GPA in math and non-math courses
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What do I take after Calculus II?
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Schools Is 3.0 gpa in eecs good enough for grad school?
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Schools Do I need a college degree to be considered?
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Computer Science and Engineering
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Programs Classes to make math major more employable?
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Courses Should I Take Graduate Quantum Mechanics or Stick with Solid State Courses?
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Schools Math Background Problem in Physics (Grad School)
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Where do high-educated immigrants go?
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Programs Liberal arts physics major requires only 1 math class - should I be worried?
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How about the journal NUOVO CIMENTO?
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Is the Role of Mathematicians Becoming Obsolete with Advanced Computer Programs?
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Are these General GRE scores decent?
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Transferring from EET to EE - Is It Possible?
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Take a year off to study for PGRE?
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Need help on choosing school for science career
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The ever so dreaded Calculus II
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Oxford PhD: Mathematical or Theoretical Physics?
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Schools Georgetown College, a small liberal arts college in Kentucky
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