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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Chemical vs Aerospace Engineering

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Math & Physics: Job Options Beyond Teaching

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Should I Take Temp-to-Hire Job in Texas?

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Quick question about the power industry?

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Studying Need Recommendation of Online Resources/Books

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What is Silicon Valley really like?

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U of Toronto or U of Waterloo for Mechanical Engineering?

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Physics + CE masters versus CE undergrad

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Research in Modern Physics After EEE Masters - Imperial College

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So I stopped going to lectures, is this dangerous or do other people do this?

  • mr_coffee
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Courses Physics department faculty advisor said Modern Physics will be hardest course

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How Do I Recover From Failing My First Year in Engineering?

  • maks4
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Supervisor Concerns for PhD: Get Guidance & Publish Papers

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Schools College Admissions and Math: What Are Schools Looking For?

  • Evariste
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Intel Interview - Process Engineering Position

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Which engineering is most hands on?

  • ice109
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Programs PhD in theoretical physics in Europe. Concerns and Ideas.

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For which numbers is this convergence?

  • venke
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Economic (Mis)Education in Europe

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Finding the Right Book for Numerical Methods at University

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Schools What schools have the best physics _teachers_.

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Are You Taking Too Many Math and Science Classes This Quarter?

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Programs Particle Physics PhD Interviews: Preparation & Experiences

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Schools When should I take the GRE for graduate school?

  • mrjeffy321
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Job opportunties for physicists in the UK?

  • snkk197
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Schools Graduate School for Mathematics Ph.D

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What is the best approach for an offshore oil worker to study physics?

  • Screamtruth
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Statement of Interest (Writer's Block)

  • G01
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How to be able to relax and concentrate on studies?

  • Lisa!
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Does Attending Multiple Colleges Affect Graduate School Admission?

  • jwlurch14
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Best ways to study math and science?

  • pakmingki2
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Should i register for one more class?

  • sutupidmath
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Preparing for a QFT Course with One Semester of Quantum

  • lion8172
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What if my internship isn't really that helpful?

  • user101
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Advice concerning undergrad research

  • Epsilon36819
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Belgian Student Interested in Quantum Mechanics

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Working Alone or Together: How Do Students Approach Homework Problems?

  • Benzoate
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Courses I really in deciding what course to take next year.

  • masterchief1
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IIT is regarded as what kind of institute in the World

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Full Time School, TA'ing, Co-op?

  • user101
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Courses Maximizing Time Management While Handling 6 Courses

  • dontdisturbmycircles
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Defense Industry if Democrats Get Elected?

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Schools First semester of grad school down, having some doubts.

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Security Clearance and Job Offers - Advice Needed

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Question about the library of congress?

  • Benzoate
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What career opportunities are available for applied math graduates?

  • Holocene
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Testing PhD Qualifying Exam Samples | Bob Guercio

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Surviving the Denial of Tenure: Anecdotes and Strategies for Moving Forward

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The Family: America's Smallest School

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Chemical Engineering Internship Resume Help

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Electromagnetics or Digital Signal Processing

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Schools Which Colleges Offer Strong Programs in Nuclear Physics?

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Programs Honours Degree vs. Bachelor of Science

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I am at the point of deciding what to study.

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Can You Download Original LATEX Files from Archive?

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I am planning to skip precalc I and go to precalc II good or bad?

  • xjinaxleex
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Switching Math Sections: Advice & Experiences

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Help on personal statement for summer research :redface:

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Schools SFU: Debunking the Rumors and Revealing the Truth about its Reputation

  • Larrytsai
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Monte Carlo Method, What should a beginner do?

  • HungryChemist
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Which Path is Best for an EE Grad Student: Co-op or Internship?

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Doctorate in Physics: Gaps & Requirements for Ex-Engineer

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Courses How Can I Improve Teaching Chemistry Concepts?

  • Physics_UG
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Should I get a MAC or Windows laptop?

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Schools How to choose four year college?

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Schools Personal pre-university curriculum

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Programs UK PhD Students: Exam Requirements for Physics Areas

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Studying Mathematics for Studying Landau's Theoretical Physics Books

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Nuclear Medicine Technology: Preparing for Med School?

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Pre Med but can't get into medical school

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Graduate Study in Particle Accelerator

  • HungryChemist
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Programs Is a BEng + BCom Double Degree a Good Choice for an Engineering Career?

  • danago
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Robotics: Mech or EE? UK Uni Decision

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Future Physics Student: Can I Compete?

  • gwh03s
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Advice for Physics/Engineering Student After Year 12 Maths

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AMD Summer 2008 Internships: Dates and Availability

  • user101
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Studying Where Can I Find Affordable Math Books for My College Refresher Course?

  • nanoWatt
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Why do I make easy things more complicated?

  • Grieverheart
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Can You Lose Knowledge From Not Using It?

  • Holocene
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Courses Mastering Intro-Level Science Courses: Hours vs. Understanding?

  • The_ArtofScience
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Studying Study EE in Malaysia - Under $12K/yr, Aug 2008

  • ahmadmz
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Research Interests: What Do Schools Expect?

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Testing Where Can I Find Resources to Prepare for the Putnam Exam?

  • PFStudent
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Schools College algebra vs intermediate albegra ?

  • Holocene
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How Do You Determine Your Proficiency in a Subject Beyond Grades?

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Wnat to research the theory of everything

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Making a Life-Changing Decision: Advice Needed

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How to stop using solutions manual?

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Maths Needed for Understanding Gauge Theory & Standard Model

  • Himanshu
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B in physics 1 (basic freshman mechanics) = bad?

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Programs Anyone else drop their PhD program?

  • Greg Freeman
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Beginner's Guide to Calculus: Free Online Courses & Resources

  • Larrytsai
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Is this enough? (Homeschool stuff)

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What Are Your GRE Subject Scores and Experiences?

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Schools A few questions on college physics I (preparations)

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Revisiting Physics after 7 years

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Courses Basic Physics Course Topics: 1st Year Uni

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Students at Imperial: Physics Q&A

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