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Admissions Can I Overcome a Bad Undergrad GPA and Get into a US PhD Program in Physics?
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Schools Should I Delay Graduation for Control Systems EE Electives?
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BME or Medical Physics: Which to Choose?
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Courses Upper Level EE Courses: Digital Systems for a Job at Microsoft, Intel, IBM, AMD
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Fuel Cell Engineering: Pursue Education or Job After Physics Major?
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Programs Is a Physics Minor Useful for a Future in Writing?
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General Physics I & II w/Calculus
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Is Taking Both the Math and Physics GRE Worthwhile for a Math Physics Degree?
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Schools Need help with university choice
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Can I Commit to Two Research Projects as an Undergrad with 12 Credit Hours?
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Schools Navigating Math Grad School Admissions: GPA, GRE, and Course Selection
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Need help with univ. decision - Queen's vs Waterloo vs UofT for engineering
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Which is better place to study for aerospace engineering france or USA?
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Studing physics and at 6 months i will finish my schoo
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Schools Honestly, do you think I can get into grad school?
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Programs Jobs available by majoring in physics?
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Testing Where Can I Find Physics GRE Study Threads and Study Buddies?
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Is it possible to do astrophysics research
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Is Berkeley or UCLA Better for an Applied Math Undergrad?
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Would like to help out my brother
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What to do during year off between grad and undergrad?
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How Should I Schedule My Math Courses for Optimal Learning and Time Management?
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Should I Risk Becoming a Math Teacher If I'm Not Good at Math? | CS or CE Major?
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Is My Second-Year Physics Course Overloaded with Work?
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Preparing for Classical Mechanics
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Civil vs. Mechanical Engineering (for 2nd semester 2008)
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MSc Physics: Where Can I Go After Graduation?
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Help with decision making in buying a graphing calculator
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Distance Learning Education Tips for Exam Success
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What are the necessary background topics for NCG?
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Professorship Prospects for Particle Physicists
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Is Engineering Physics a Good Choice for a Double Major with Biology?
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Preparing for Research at Utah State University
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Should I pursue a career in Civil or Electrical Engineering?
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Programs A double major in Aerospace Engineering & Physics?
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Be My GRE Study Buddy - Chan from Boston
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Mastering Physics Definitions: Tips and Tricks for Effective Memorization
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Civil vs. Mechanical Engineering (for 2nd semester 2008)
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Switch to Physics: Tips for Final Year BTech Student
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Biology/Chemistry Classmates: Mostly Pre-Med?
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Anyone taking the AP Physics Tests?
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When did you mind really sharpened as a physics students
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Is a Physics Degree Limiting My Career Options?
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Don't know what to do about this situation?
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Sleeping in computer labs/classes/?
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Programs Importance to me as a pure maths major?
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Overcoming Academic Setbacks: Coping with Illness and Anxiety in College
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Leaving Physics PhD to Pursue Business: Advice Needed
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Schools Medical physics (medical imaging) schools
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Schools BAM Finally got my final grade in University Physics I
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Advice for Math Major Starting College: Linear Algebra & Discrete Math
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Software to assist with self study?
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Need to chose a sensor for a presentation
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Schools Finding a College "Good Fit" for Physics: Considerations & Comparisons
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Schools Is Being a TA as an Undergraduate Worth It for Grad School Applications?
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Programs Doind double majors-physics n maths
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Is There a Resource for Rudin's Later Chapters Beyond Drexel's Website?
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Discrete vs. Applied Mathematics
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What Should I Include in my Congress Abstract?
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Career in research about antimatter
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Masters in Sustainable Energy Engineering
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Girls in Engineering: Will I Be Surrounded by Guys?
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Schools Can AP exams substitute a year of university?
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Programs Can I Get a Masters Degree in 2 Years?
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Undergrad Employment: Working Part-Time While Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree
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Aerospace Engineer: A Typical Day
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Courses Help me choosing module/course
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Is the AP Calc Exam a True Predictor of College Readiness?
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Testing Should I Retake the SAT for Transfer to UNC Chapel Hill?
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Theoretical Physics vs Math: Regrets of Scientists
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Mastering Interviews: Tips for Engineering Technician Job Seekers
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Should I become a doctor or pursue medical research as a post-graduate?
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Courses Feeling Burned Out on Studying for Physics? How Can I Keep Myself Motivated?
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From Bad Grades to Straight A's: Is It Possible?
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Schools Reagrding Transfer to another grad school
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Which Degree Should I Choose: Math or Computer Science?
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Is it possible to successfully balance graduate school, work, and personal life?
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Schools Is it common to pay for graduate school without financial aid?
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Some quick advice for a homeschooled student
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Testing SAT Writing: Can the Past Influence the Present?
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Schools Student at a community college in Florida
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Courses How long is a string theory course?
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Applied Math Major: Work Experience Impact?
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Enlist Multiple Authors for a Research Paper?
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Studying Why maths textbooks when you can have Wikipedia?
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Dual Major EET & CET: To Stay or Not?
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Preparing for the GRE: Modern Physics Course
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Testing What Are the Best Review Books for the Physics and General GRE?
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Hearing Back from Physics REUs: My Experience
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Choosing Between UCLA and UC Berkeley as a Transfer Student: Factors to Consider
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Backing out of a job at the last minute
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Self-Study General Chemistry II: Prep for Class w/o Lab
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I don't know where i want to transfer to
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Calculus III & differential equations in one semester?
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Engineing+Zoology: Combining Interests in Animal Locomotion
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Courses Is Taking Summer Courses for Switching Majors Too Much Work?
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Take my time during undergrad or get out as soon as I can?
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Navigating a Failed Coop: Finding My Best Career Option
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Retaking a Class: Impact on Graduate Apps w/ A Grade
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Asking a professor for a research position
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