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Math Success Despite Physics Struggles: The Necessity of Physics

  • chaotixmonjuish
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Schools Private university = more financial aid?

  • Helical
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Do you need to be highly intelligent to become an engineer?

  • RufusDawes
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Studying Studying physics, but want to be a game physics programmer

  • TheDiamondDog
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Programs Is it worth switching to engineering after failing first-year arts?

  • eeuler
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Schools Middle College, need some serious advice

  • The_Z_Factor
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Financing $60,000 for college and additional pilot ratings

  • Holocene
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Studying Studying engineering abroad in Germany while maintaining German language skills

  • whitay
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GRE Math SUBJECT test for Oct. 6, 07 (or other months)

  • pelunia
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I Just Successfully Defended My Thesis

  • SpaceTiger
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What Jobs Are Available with a Bachelor's in Computer Science?

  • VanKwisH
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Schools Getting into university with low english mark

  • programmer123
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Schools University application and GRE Subject test

  • Quantum River
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What is it actually like working as a physicist?

  • The_Z_Factor
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GRE math subject test score of 590

  • eastside00_99
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Testing Officel Physics GRE Test Prep Book

  • astraltourist
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Help With Calc 2: Improve Test Scores & Pass or Resign?

  • Llama77
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Schools Universities with good physics/astronomy programs?

  • The_Z_Factor
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Schools Physics Grad School Prospectives

  • scisyhphysics
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Admissions Applying to major companies - AMD/Intel/IBM/Apple/etc

  • user101
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Undergrad projects in maths and biology

  • PhDP
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Struggle to Maintain 4.0 With Busy Schedule

  • scjibran
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Green Tech Career Path for Physics Majors

  • Gilligan08
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Schools What are the Top Physics Colleges in the U.S. for Theoretical Studies?

  • spizma
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Getting started as a medical physicist questions

  • rishman1
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Programs Can a Decade Without Publications Impact a PhD Advisor's Role?

  • pivoxa15
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Writing a University of Waterloo AIF for physics admission

  • simon009988
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I think I made a bad choice and too bad I don't have a time machine

  • Macleef
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Undergrad in Mechanical Engineering and Grad in Physics

  • tyro1
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Economics Majors & Career Advice: What's the Best Choice?

  • complexPHILOSOPHY
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What Can I Do After Graduation to Improve My Job Prospects in Physics?

  • AcidBathSDMF
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Programs Will a minor in applied math help my mechanical engineering career?

  • jcsolis
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What is the best way to balance time dedication on studies?

  • Grieverheart
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Programs Is majoring in physics the right choice for me?

  • proton
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Programs 2 Masters before PhD - Astrophysics related

  • AstroChick
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Programs Is it possible to finish a major in 3 years or get 2 degrees in 4 years?

  • programmer123
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Courses What to ask the lecturer before taking his course?

  • pivoxa15
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Testing When is a good time to take GRE exams?

  • Benzoate
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Schools Are university lectures worth attending?

  • Howers
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Is Switching from EE to Physics for Graduate Studies a Good Idea?

  • fineline.
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Nanotechnology Engineering: Math Skills Needed?

  • !Live_4Ever!
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Admissions Letter of Rec/Admission in General

  • HungryChemist
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Can you pass the physics GRE without taking quantum mechanics?

  • Helical
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Preparing for an advanced certification test in two weeks

  • OPTIDONN
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Programs Should I Minor in Physics or Management for Electrical Engineering at McGill?

  • Enrickey
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Considering a career as a pharmacist

  • danago
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Salary expectations with A+ certification and electronics degree in NYC

  • MiKNomis
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Undergrad Physics and Mathematics (Pure) or Undergrad in ME

  • BadlyAddicted
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Searching for AP Physics B Exam Past Papers

  • andycl
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Emotional Stress/Depression (How to deal with School)

  • dashkin111
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Advice regarding confronting professors about there research

  • Atomos
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Decision Time: Choosing My Co-op Job at GA Tech

  • Xkaliber
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How are school rankings defined and what role do positive results play?

  • Jekertee
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Should I join the honors program if no classes offer extra material?

  • proton
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Schools Best European Universities in Physics?

  • Gendo
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What is the best way to get a job as a physicist at NASA?

  • misterme09
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Internship: Focus on Electrical or Systems Engineerin?

  • user101
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Schools Applying to grad school without research exp?

  • mcah5
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Testing Will a low GRE math score hurt my chances at top physics grad programs?

  • JasonJo
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How to stay focused while working on assignments with internet access

  • NeoDevin
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Programs Should I switch from computer science to physics or engineering?

  • bubbles
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Are Subpar Textbooks Sabotaging Your Education?

  • ice109
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Testing Usa Und grad admissn without sat?

  • SuperStringboy
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Scholarship Thread: Quantum Info Science

  • J-H S
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How should I get my graph theory discovery published as an undergrad?

  • 0rthodontist
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Question - Graduate Technical Interview for Nuclear Engineers

  • John.Marski
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Specialty Choices for Engineering/Science: Jobs, Salary, Masters

  • ka19
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Why is an australian engineering program so underrated.

  • Ian_Brooks
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Admissions Friend choosing between IBM testing role at 59k and pending CISCO offer

  • mr_coffee
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What do HS Calculus students learn?

  • rocomath
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Double Majoring in EE & CE: Worth It?

  • budala
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How bad does an NC look on your transcript?

  • Winzer
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Should I Choose Physics or Applied Physics in University?

  • Oerg
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Testing How important is FE exam, really?

  • asd1249jf
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Preparing for the GRE: Is it Necessary for Engineers?

  • 600burger
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How Do I Become a Particle Physicist?

  • physics_wtf
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Best undergrad choice for transfer student

  • proton
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I think I just flunked the in-class portion of my complex variables

  • futurebird
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How do you know that you shouldn't bother?

  • yarp
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Anyone know where i can get help in prolog?

  • Ian_Brooks
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Have you had a prof who gloomed onto you?

  • turbo
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Programs Third bachelors degree so I can get a job :o

  • Ephesus
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Studying Good textbooks for math and science?

  • pakmingki2
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Is Warming Up Before a Test Like an Athlete's Pre-Competition Routine?

  • pakmingki2
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Learning Math with Limited Visual Tools When Calculus is Required

  • bubbles
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Programs Getting recommendation letters after a 20-year gap before PhD in EE

  • Maxwell
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Physics or Joint Math/Physics Honours?

  • palex3
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Staying Motivated and Memorizing for Exams

  • rhuthwaite
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Undergrad in mechanical engineering, masters in physics?

  • ekrim
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