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Is Understanding More Important Than Test Results?

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Schools Average GPA of Grad School Admits?

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Schools What are some top liberal arts colleges for aspiring physics majors?

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Schools Is it normal in University Physics I and II courses to use mostly

  • Shackleford
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Schools What are the Best Books for Self-Teaching Particle Physics and Astrophysics?

  • chez_butt23
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What materials should I study for the E/M portion of AP Physics C?

  • lax1113
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How can I better prepare for analytical chemistry labs?

  • thE3nigma
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Abstract Algebra Test: Can I Still Make an A?

  • sutupidmath
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Can I return to graduate school after withdrawing with poor grades?

  • triangleman
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Physics I and II at the same time?

  • gmunoz18
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Finance and Math with 37points in IB?

  • Oooehh
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Schools Graduate studies in University of Florida

  • gremezd
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Post-Doc Vacancies in Britain and Scandinavia.

  • MathematicalPhysicist
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What is quantum computation about?

  • markoX
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Testing How to study for phsics SAT sbject test?

  • jjuugg
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When is the best time to do physics practice problems?

  • john16O
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Waive the right to see Rec Letter

  • daveyinaz
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Quantum Mechanics + Engineering = ?

  • STS816
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Japanese Government Scholarships: Opportunities for Uzbek Students

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The goal is clear, but the path not so much

  • Proggle
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Medical Physicist or Oncologist: Which Path to Choose?

  • Raioneru
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Should I have quit my physics REU after losing all my mentors?

  • ehrenfest
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Programs Space Engineering, Which Degree?

  • lagwagon555
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How useful is nonlinear ODE (stability, periodic solutions, etc)?

  • PieceOfPi
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Programs Undergrad Research-focused Degrees

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Schools An Analytical Paper for College Admissions

  • mea
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I have ideas, I'm not sure what to do with them

  • SizarieldoR
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No experience (yet) in physics: MS in Physics? Research?

  • bjnartowt
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What Are the Best Linear Algebra Topics for a Physicist?

  • loonychune
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Should I take more Linear Algebra?

  • jaejoon89
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Have you done matrices and determinants?

  • loonychune
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Difficulty of a physics degree in the UK

  • madmike159
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Programs Advice for a chem major becoming more interested in physics

  • Pauli'sPennies
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Self study math for other discipline graduate

  • amatphyspash
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Schools Evaluating MS physics programs for condensed matter with PGRE 76th percentile

  • detunedradio
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Programs Can I study physics at university without A-level maths?

  • Bongo 16
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Programs Same school for graduate degree as undergrad

  • voyager77
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Differential geometry + physics, departmental question

  • ice109
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Should I Choose Maths Physics or M-Physics for My Undergraduate Degree?

  • Pyroadept
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How Do You Prepare for Lectures and Tests?

  • john16O
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Studying Pure Math in LA - Where to Start?

  • Bamboo_banga
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Good Physicist and Mathematical Problem Solving.

  • Peon666
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Studying What Are Some Effective Problem Solving Books for Physics?

  • john16O
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What should I expect from a history book?

  • OAQfirst
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Mechatronics Engineering vs. Systems Design Engineering

  • drebin893
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How Can First-Year Engineering Students Prepare?

  • Thaps
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Admissions Is It Worth Applying to Caltech as a Transfer Student?

  • eminent_youtom
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Just slightly burned out reading this Quantum group book

  • tim_lou
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Should I switch from electrical engineering to math for a professor career?

  • RedBarchetta
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What is your average daily study time?

  • andytoh
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Schools Advice for choosing colleges that offer astronomy/astrophysics majors?

  • deneb
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Is a Biochemistry Major Sufficient for Graduate Studies in Bioengineering?

  • kingdomof
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Programs At what age did you complete your undergrad and grad degrees and phD?

  • xavier_r
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Graduating, But Still an Undergraduate: Can I Do an REU?

  • Mathemaniac
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Went to Uni of Birmingham open day. Interesting

  • streeters
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Guidance needed for electronic engineering

  • nabeel89
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Schools A few questions about college and finding a good one ?

  • thewhills
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Programs Oral Examinations for Masters Degree

  • Freyster98
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What Should I Do to Prepare for Studying Physics in College?

  • cjwalle
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Wondering about becoming an Engineer

  • golden_acorn
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Overcoming Struggles to Pursue a Love of Physics

  • Throatpoker
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Schools Hello~ i have some questions about going to college><

  • jjuugg
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Theoretical-oriented MSc in the UK

  • Blackstar421
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Courses Second year, First Semester Courses

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Astrophysics and Theoretical Physics.

  • Peon666
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Testing Is the SAT II Physics test harder than expected?

  • lzh
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Schools Studying theoretical physics at the same university

  • Soff
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Grading issues (transforming from letters to percentage and vice versa).

  • MathematicalPhysicist
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What resources can help me succeed in honors calculus?

  • plutonium11
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Programs Should I go to a big name school for my PhD?

  • Topher925
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Why do it if someone else does it better?

  • atwood
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Help Me Improve My Physics Grades: Study Tips for a Freshman E&M Class

  • clope023
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How is physics taught in top universities?

  • Peon666
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The level of difficulty of complex variables vs. Real analysis

  • Benzoate
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Can a Late Start in Physics Impact My Career Prospects?

  • voyager77
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Schools Is High School Physics Enough Preparation for Electrical Engineering?

  • mike_302
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Schools Physics and computer science degree experiences at Australian universities

  • Riot Prrl
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What Are the Most Pressing Unsolved Problems in Fluid Mechanics Research?

  • makethings
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Extended Adolescence and Higher Education

  • coberst
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Is intro to analysis helpful for chemistry and physics undergrads?

  • MAins
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Is It Normal to Feel Inadequate in a Multidisciplinary Major?

  • mhazelm
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Is Embry-Riddle's Master's in Engineering Physics Worth It?

  • RamanH
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Math Masters: Advice for UT Dallas Freshman

  • tim8350
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Schools Applied math major, thinking of grad school

  • mathguy123
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Programs Is a PhD in Quantum Teleportation Worth Pursuing?

  • xinoki
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Can I recover from bombing the physics GRE with one month left?

  • quasar_4
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Being an Engineer I am bad in Engineering, why?

  • tim85ruhruniv
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Bachelor's in Physics: Employability and Prospects

  • Necross
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Preparing for precalculus after geometry and algebra 2

  • offtheleft
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Will a B.A. in math help my engineering career resume?

  • lax1113
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Programs Getting a Master's in science or engineering with a business degree

  • Abu-Adel
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Schools Which US Universities Excel in Materials Science and Polymer Chemistry?

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