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Admissions Applying to major companies - AMD/Intel/IBM/Apple/etc
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Undergrad projects in maths and biology
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Struggle to Maintain 4.0 With Busy Schedule
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Green Tech Career Path for Physics Majors
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Schools What are the Top Physics Colleges in the U.S. for Theoretical Studies?
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Getting started as a medical physicist questions
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Programs Can a Decade Without Publications Impact a PhD Advisor's Role?
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Need help in filling out Tell us about yourself form
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I think I made a bad choice and too bad I don't have a time machine
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Undergrad in Mechanical Engineering and Grad in Physics
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Economics Majors & Career Advice: What's the Best Choice?
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What Can I Do After Graduation to Improve My Job Prospects in Physics?
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Programs Mechanical Engineer: Benefits of Minor in Applied Math
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What is the best way to balance time dedication on studies?
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Programs Is majoring in physics the right choice for me?
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Programs 2 Masters before PhD - Astrophysics related
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Programs Is it possible to finish a major in 3 years or get 2 degrees in 4 years?
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Courses What to ask the lecturer before taking his course?
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Where can I find research opportunities in physics and nuclear engineering?
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Testing When is a good time to take GRE exams?
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Schools Are university lectures worth attending?
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Is Switching from EE to Physics for Graduate Studies a Good Idea?
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Nanotechnology Engineering: Math Skills Needed?
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Admissions Letter of Rec/Admission in General
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Preparing for Physics GRE: Classes Before Taking?
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Study Tips Help: Get Ready for Your Certification Test
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Programs Should I Minor in Physics or Management for Electrical Engineering at McGill?
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Considering a career as a pharmacist
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What is My Salary Worth with A+ Certification & ECT Degree?
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Should I Be Mad? Reasons Why & What To Do
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Undergrad Physics and Mathematics (Pure) or Undergrad in ME
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Searching for AP Physics B Exam Past Papers
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Emotional Stress/Depression (How to deal with School)
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Advice regarding confronting professors about there research
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Decision Time: Choosing My Co-op Job at GA Tech
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Understanding School Rankings: Debunking the Myth of Purely Positive Research
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Debating Joining Honors Program: Benefits for Grad School and Employers?
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Reference Letters for Co-op/Internship | 3rd Year Engineering Student
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Schools Best European Universities in Physics?
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What is the best way to get a job as a physicist at NASA?
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Internship: Focus on Electrical or Systems Engineerin?
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What Are the Requirements for Teaching High School Physics in Different States?
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Schools Applying to grad school without research exp?
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Testing My GRE Math Score: Impact on Admission Chances & Selecting a Safety School
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What Techniques Help Maintain Focus for Long Periods?
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Programs Choosing a Major in College: Tips and Insights from Experienced Students
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Comparing Physics BA vs BS: UChicago/Princeton
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Are Subpar Textbooks Sabotaging Your Education?
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Testing Usa Und grad admissn without sat?
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Scholarship Thread: Quantum Info Science
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Get Published: Steps for Undergrads w/ Math Discovery
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Can I transition from a BSc/MS in Physics to a Masters in Electroengineering?
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Question - Graduate Technical Interview for Nuclear Engineers
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Specialty Choices for Engineering/Science: Jobs, Salary, Masters
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Why is an australian engineering program so underrated.
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Admissions Navigating the Offer Letter: IBM vs. CISCO for Your First Job
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What do HS Calculus students learn?
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Double Majoring in EE & CE: Worth It?
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How bad does an NC look on your transcript?
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Should I Choose Physics or Applied Physics in University?
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Testing How important is FE exam, really?
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Preparing for the GRE: Is it Necessary for Engineers?
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How Do I Become a Particle Physicist?
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Best undergrad choice for transfer student
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I think I just flunked the in-class portion of my complex variables
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How do you know that you shouldn't bother?
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Anyone know where i can get help in prolog?
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Have you had a prof who gloomed onto you?
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Programs Third bachelors degree so I can get a job :o
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Studying Good textbooks for math and science?
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Is Warming Up Before a Test Like an Athlete's Pre-Competition Routine?
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What Is the Minimum Familiarity Required to Request a Letter of Recommendation?
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Learning Math with Limited Visual Tools When Calculus is Required
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Chemical Engineering: Benefits of Double Degree & Further Study
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Programs Navigating Recommendation Letters for a Gap Between MS and PhD in EE
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Physics or Joint Math/Physics Honours?
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Staying Motivated and Memorizing for Exams
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Undergrad in mechanical engineering, masters in physics?
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Programs Double major in chemE and materials science?
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How hard is it to freelance as a Mechanical Engineer?
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Should I Switch from Computer Engineering to Computer Science?
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Schools My First Physic exam at university
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Should I Choose EE and Physics or Focus Solely on Physics for Grad School?
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Crazy dreamer at 43 wants to study physics
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What Are the Key Requirements and Areas of Study for Math & Physics Degrees?
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Study what youi love vs, what you do the best in?
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Programs So much to choose from (Majors that is) What is the difference
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Can You Pursue a Master's in Chemical Engineering with a Chemistry Bachelor's?
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Schools Renewable Energy University Research
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Programs PhD in applied physics possible?
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Score for Physics Subject Test & Strategies for Masters Program
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Schools Top US universities for nuclear physics
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How often do you need to refresh your memory?
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Testing So I flunked two exams in modern physics
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QFT & GR: Essential to Learn Before String Theory?
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How Do College Math Placement Tests Work for Advanced Students?
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Programs Terminal Masters vs. Research Masters: Which is the Best Path to a PhD?
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Is a Physics with Calculus Class Right for Me as a First-Semester Freshman?
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Extremely worried software development student
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The most money making jobs in the world
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