STEM Academic Advising Forum

Browse and request academic advising for all sciences, math and engineering. Topics include school selection, GRE tests, degree information, funding and more. Find the help you need here to navigate and succeed.

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How Many Recommendation Letters Should You Request from One Professor?

  • MarsVolta
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Programs Math Degree: Chemistry+Pure Math Major = Success?

  • Reedeegi
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Attending Rose-Hulman: Should I Confirm Acceptance?

  • jgg
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Massachusetts Physics Internship?

  • derek.basler
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Schools Getting Advise on College: Should I Change Schools?

  • mcknia07
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What career options are available with a degree in applied math?

  • mobiusdafrost
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Should I take linear algebra in a 4-week summer course?

  • lubuntu
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Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology

  • Klizja
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Programs Functional Programming Degree in North America?

  • Horse
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Physics interview advice for Cambridge admissions

  • Randomguy
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Schools Need quick advice on US college admissions

  • Pariss
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Presentation - A study on the Dyson series

  • diegzumillo
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Procedures for admission to top US colleges from India

  • Peterjase
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Courses Can I get into a physics PhD program after failing three 4th year courses?

  • covariance
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Where to start, i know, its allready been said, but this is different

  • schlynn
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Schools Should I Use My AP Physics Credits to Skip Introductory Classes in College?

  • fissicky
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How's UT Austin's undergrad Physics/Math program?

  • Elbobo
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What is taught to a 1st year physics undergraduate?

  • glueball8
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What is the importance of learning about circuits for physics research?

  • iacephysics
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How can I improve my physics study methods as a graduate student?

  • j_dirac
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Whats Possible with a B.S in physics?

  • glennpagano44
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Which math schools should I consider for my PhD? Comments appreciated!

  • Geomancer
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Is it possible for a freshman to find a summer REU program?

  • xbomber88
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Schools Astronomy/AP Grad School Admissions

  • TARSIER
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Engineering Science at U of Toronto

  • UTENG
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Switching from physics to math after poor physics GRE

  • quasar_4
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What are the best resources for self-study in Math and Physics?

  • Tenenbaum
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Is a Scientist Defined by Their Beliefs or Career Choice?

  • viet_jon
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Covering Letter for REU Program: What to Include?

  • Ai52487963
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Undergraduate Application for Ontario Secondary School Students

  • glueball8
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Is Computer Science physicist friendly?

  • lylos
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How Can I Track Which Schools I Sent My GRE Scores To?

  • WarPhalange
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Programs EE/Physics Double Major: Benefits and Challenges

  • pakmingki2
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How Can I Improve My Personal Statement for Graduate School?

  • WarPhalange
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Admissions Applying to appropriate grad programs

  • TychoBrahe
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Schools This was my last semester at junior college

  • Shackleford
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Focus on Pre-Calculus for Calculus Prep - MoePhysics

  • moephysics
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Programs Are business degrees stable during economic crises?

  • avant-garde
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Schools Study plan to prepare for graduate school

  • buffordboy23
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Physics, Engineering, and Business

  • nkk2008
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Do genetics play a role in success in physics and math?

  • lubuntu
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What are the top 3 fields that the smartest people choose?

  • avant-garde
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How Does a Capacitor Discharge Over Time?

  • Tobus
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Schools Is it possible to have a social life in physics grad school?

  • xbomber88
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How to learn higher mathematics? Where to beginn?

  • danov
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Transfer Decision: Better University A or Research-Focused University B?

  • Sheneron
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Advice for intermediate mechanics and intermediate E&M at UChicago

  • Hazerboy
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Is a Prestigious Undergrad really worth it?

  • avant-garde
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Looking to reteach myself vector calc

  • unhorizon
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Programs A good online maths degree for a game programmer?

  • morius
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Online Resources for Physics Optics

  • noobie!
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Does Better Memory=Better Grades?

  • vuman
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Calc 101: Is it Worth Buying a Password?

  • City88
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Undergraduate Physics - Applications?

  • cdotter
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Maths Units for Combined Commerce/Engineering Degree

  • danago
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Find Fun Classes to Fill Your Time - SCUBA, Chinese, Archery

  • Math Is Hard
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Programs Evalute My Potential Physics Degree

  • lubuntu
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Does Class Size Really Matter in College?

  • lax1113
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Schools Can I Make It To Grad School After Failing Calculus?

  • lubuntu
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Programs How Can You Double Major in Canada?

  • glueball8
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What Are My Options for Undergrad Research in Astrophysics?

  • lubuntu
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Schools What kind of grad schools can I realistically aim for?

  • xbomber88
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Switching from EET to EE with summer Calc and Physics courses

  • Jammin_James
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Programs PhD Mathematics - Who will admit me?

  • moo5003
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Chatting about Quantum Mechanics, Relativity, and Particle Physics

  • cerburos
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French-language practice problems for quadratic functions

  • instant_ramen
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Job opportunities with theoretical solid state/condensed matter

  • mobiusdafrost
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  • Poll Poll

What is your motivation for doing physics?

  • Geremia
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Programs in Computational Physics

  • Warlord88
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Programs Physics Degree for Financial Jobs.

  • price3121
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CS undergrad considering physics major and astrophysics PhD

  • lubuntu
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Schools What Should I Expect When Transferring from Community College to University?

  • rockman200
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Courses Is it bad to take easy courses to raise my GPA?

  • A2Core
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Programs Harder to get into PhD program this year?

  • JasonJo
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Switching from electronics to physics after two years in software

  • AypaPhysics
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Programs University of Arizona Major Suggestions for Science Lover

  • Rock32
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Graduate programs connecting physics and math

  • sesinka
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What Degrees and Jobs Can You Pursue in Data Mining?

  • avant-garde
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Studying Preparing for calc-based physics 2 circuits test

  • 2slowtogofast
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Is Genius Required for Harvard Admission?

  • instant_ramen
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Overcoming Trouble With School: Advice Needed

  • ObHassell
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How do I teach myself undergrad physics?

  • aneesh.mulye
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Programs From CS Major in Europe to Math PhD in USA/Canada?

  • prce
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Does Medical Physics require Organic Chemistry?

  • Elbobo
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Physics Student Struggling in Canada: Ideas? Advice?

  • Salviati
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Balancing School, Work and Debt: A Community College Student's Struggle

  • Fujimitsu
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Schools Importance of publications for grad school?

  • Hesychast
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Programs Online education degree - what do you think of it?

  • Pariss
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Testing Have technologies that made our lives easier necessarily made our lives better?

  • Werg22
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How nice is your lab? Does nice equipment and work space really matter?

  • Topher925
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Schools Returning to University, learning Calculus?

  • baysideJR
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[Q]What subject is required to learn String-Theory

  • good_phy
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Schools Recommend me a grad school for Q.Grav. or Th.High En.Phys

  • tt
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Did I just torched some bridges?

  • fizziks
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How can I maintain curiosity while getting decent grades in engineering?

  • DeltaGlider
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