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Is it possible for a freshman to find a summer REU program?
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Schools Astronomy/AP Grad School Admissions
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Engineering Science at U of Toronto
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Help in switching from physics to math
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What are the best resources for self-study in Math and Physics?
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Is a Scientist Defined by Their Beliefs or Career Choice?
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Covering Letter for REU Program: What to Include?
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Undergraduate Application for Ontario Secondary School Students
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Is Computer Science physicist friendly?
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Question about 5 year M.S. in physics
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How Can I Track Which Schools I Sent My GRE Scores To?
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Programs EE/Physics Double Major: Benefits and Challenges
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How Can I Improve My Personal Statement for Graduate School?
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Admissions Applying to appropriate grad programs
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Schools This was my last semester at junior college
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Focus on Pre-Calculus for Calculus Prep - MoePhysics
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Programs A question about Business Degrees
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Schools Study plan to prepare for graduate school
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Physics, Engineering, and Business
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Do genetics play a role in success in physics and math?
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What are the top 3 fields that the smartest people choose?
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How Does a Capacitor Discharge Over Time?
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Schools Is it possible to have a social life in physics grad school?
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How to learn higher mathematics? Where to beginn?
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Transfer Decision: Better University A or Research-Focused University B?
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If you could take Intermediate E&M again
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Is a Prestigious Undergrad really worth it?
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Looking to reteach myself vector calc
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What is the best way to prepare for future math classes while self-studying?
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Programs A good online maths degree for a game programmer?
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Online Resources for Physics Optics
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Does Better Memory=Better Grades?
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Calc 101: Is it Worth Buying a Password?
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Undergraduate Physics - Applications?
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Maths Units for Combined Commerce/Engineering Degree
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Find Fun Classes to Fill Your Time - SCUBA, Chinese, Archery
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Programs Evalute My Potential Physics Degree
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Does Class Size Really Matter in College?
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Schools Can I Make It To Grad School After Failing Calculus?
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Programs How Can You Double Major in Canada?
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What Are My Options for Undergrad Research in Astrophysics?
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Schools What kind of grad schools can I realistically aim for?
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Get a Leg Up: Switching From EET to EE & Taking Summer Classes
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Programs PhD Mathematics - Who will admit me?
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Chatting about Quantum Mechanics, Relativity, and Particle Physics
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Quadratic Function Help for 10th Grade French Math Exam
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Job opportunities with theoretical solid state/condensed matter
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What is your motivation for doing physics?
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How to do physics practicals properly? (error analysis help needed)
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Programs in Computational Physics
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Programs Physics Degree for Financial Jobs.
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A CS Undergrad's Exploration of Physics: Questions & Answers
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Schools What Should I Expect When Transferring from Community College to University?
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Career Options for Students with Interest in Math & Science
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Courses Is it bad to take easy courses to raise my GPA?
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Programs Harder to get into PhD program this year?
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Changing from Electronics to Physics: Advice for Ayyappan
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Programs University of Arizona Major Suggestions for Science Lover
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Graduate programs connecting physics and math
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What Degrees and Jobs Can You Pursue in Data Mining?
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Studying Study Tips for Calc-Based Physics Test
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Is Genius Required for Harvard Admission?
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Studying Physics Study Struggles: Anyone Else Struggling?
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Overcoming Trouble With School: Advice Needed
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How do I teach myself undergrad physics?
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Programs From CS Major in Europe to Math PhD in USA/Canada?
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Does Medical Physics require Organic Chemistry?
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Physics Student Struggling in Canada: Ideas? Advice?
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Balancing School, Work and Debt: A Community College Student's Struggle
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Schools Importance of publications for grad school?
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Testing Have technologies that made our lives easier necessarily made our lives better?
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How nice is your lab? Does nice equipment and work space really matter?
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Schools Returning to University, learning Calculus?
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[Q]What subject is required to learn String-Theory
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Schools Recommend me a grad school for Q.Grav. or Th.High En.Phys
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Did I just torched some bridges?
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Approaching School in Engineering: Tips from Richard Feynman & Einstein
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Linear Algebra Class: What I've Learned So Far
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Which CAMPEP-Accredited Medical Physics Programs Focus on Academia vs. Clinic?
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Chemical Engineering Program Accreditation and Curriculum: Is it Worth the Wait?
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Same old question - Which uni should i choose?
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Who Are the Ballistics Experts on Crime Shows?
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How Did Matt Navigate His Aerospace Engineering Career Path?
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Are my chances for getting into Caltech zero?
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Transferring to WashU: Is It Possible?
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Schools Is it worth doing a PhD at an unknown University?
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Citing Publications & Books: Should We Bother?
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Programs Music Minor for Math Major: Is it Worth Pursuing in Grad School?
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Courses A question about being an Undergraduate taking Graduate coursework
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How Should a Teenager Approach Learning Quantum Mechanics and Relativity?
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Schools What does it mean for an online college to be accredited?
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Jobs After Peak Oil: What to Consider | Physics Forums
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The Best Maths Websites: PlanetMath.org Reviews
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Programs How many years lasts a Bachelor of Sciences degree in the US
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Preparing for US Physics Olympiad | Tips & Strategies
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Schools Best Universities for Superconductivity Research
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Math & Physics: How Advanced Will Math Get?
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Acquiring credentials non-academically
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Is Pursuing Honors Physics Worth the Extra Effort?
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