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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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Studying I hate maths but I love physics, What should I study?

Jan 15, 2018 · Replies 22 · Jan 25, 2018

Replies: 22

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How Much of Engineering Involves Hands-On Work?

Jan 23, 2018 · Replies 12 · Jan 24, 2018

Replies: 12

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Studying Getting railroaded by my two math classes -- ISO advice

Jan 24, 2018 · Replies 13 · Jan 24, 2018

Replies: 13

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Programs Physics Minor - Course Selection for ME

Mar 9, 2017 · Replies 6 · Jan 24, 2018

Replies: 6

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Studying Scholarships for international Undergraduate students

Jan 14, 2018 · Replies 9 · Jan 24, 2018

Replies: 9

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Researching & Publishing a Physics Paper as an Undergraduate

Jan 16, 2018 · Replies 5 · Jan 24, 2018

Replies: 5

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Programs High overall Rank school with a low physics rank

Jan 23, 2018 · Replies 1 · Jan 23, 2018

Replies: 1

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Admissions Wanting To Get Into That Top School? Read This

Jan 23, 2018 · Replies 8 · Jan 23, 2018

Replies: 8

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Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering for Aerospace?

Jan 22, 2018 · Replies 4 · Jan 23, 2018

Replies: 4

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Admissions What is an informal interview? (for a graduate program in the U.K.)

Jan 23, 2018 · Replies 7 · Jan 23, 2018

Replies: 7

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Have you had a similar workload?

Jan 22, 2018 · Replies 2 · Jan 23, 2018

Replies: 2

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Programs Choosing the Best Major for My Passion: Astro/Physics, Computer Science, or AI?

Jan 20, 2018 · Replies 15 · Jan 22, 2018

Replies: 15

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Going back to school for Mechanical Engineering

Jan 14, 2018 · Replies 4 · Jan 22, 2018

Replies: 4

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Schools Colorado Boulder physics undergrad

Jan 18, 2018 · Replies 5 · Jan 22, 2018

Replies: 5

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Programs Should I Pursue a Double Major in Math and Physics?

Jan 15, 2018 · Replies 5 · Jan 21, 2018

Replies: 5

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Improve Your Physics Skills: Tips for Year 9 Students

Jan 21, 2018 · Replies 4 · Jan 21, 2018

Replies: 4

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Schools Dealing with stress in college, my situation....

Jan 18, 2018 · Replies 3 · Jan 20, 2018

Replies: 3

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Studying How Can I Improve My Physics Study Methods at University?

Jan 19, 2018 · Replies 5 · Jan 19, 2018

Replies: 5

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Programs Which subfield of physics should I choose?

Jan 18, 2018 · Replies 11 · Jan 19, 2018

Replies: 11

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Programs Academic/Career Crossroads: Teacher to ME to Naval Flight officer....

Jan 18, 2018 · Replies 5 · Jan 18, 2018

Replies: 5

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Tips for someone looking to study MechEngr

Jan 18, 2018 · Replies 4 · Jan 18, 2018

Replies: 4

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Which physics class should I take first?

Dec 13, 2017 · Replies 4 · Jan 18, 2018

Replies: 4

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Programs Finish the ME program (BS) or switch to a BA in mathematics?

Jan 16, 2018 · Replies 8 · Jan 18, 2018

Replies: 8

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Courses What courses of the following are the best for my field?

Jan 18, 2018 · Replies 1 · Jan 18, 2018

Replies: 1

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Programs Chemical Engineering vs. Electrical Engineering Major

Oct 3, 2017 · Replies 4 · Jan 17, 2018

Replies: 4

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Courses Molecular nanotechnology and programmable matter

Jan 17, 2018 · Replies 1 · Jan 17, 2018

Replies: 1

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Programs I need some life advice about possibly changing my major.

Jan 16, 2018 · Replies 4 · Jan 16, 2018

Replies: 4

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Maths Difficult for me (self studying)

Jan 16, 2018 · Replies 7 · Jan 16, 2018

Replies: 7

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What Are Some Good Ideas for a Senior Project in Nuclear Physics?

Jan 15, 2018 · Replies 1 · Jan 16, 2018

Replies: 1

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Schools How to allocate time/how to prep for grad school

Jan 14, 2018 · Replies 13 · Jan 15, 2018

Replies: 13

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Programs Sophomore Torn Between Two REUs for Summer

Jan 10, 2018 · Replies 10 · Jan 13, 2018

Replies: 10

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Is Re-Learning Calculus Necessary for Future Mathematical Studies?

Jan 7, 2018 · Replies 9 · Jan 13, 2018

Replies: 9

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Guidelines so that I can get started with Reactor physics?

Jan 12, 2018 · Replies 4 · Jan 12, 2018

Replies: 4

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Studying How to be the best physicist you can be

Jan 12, 2018 · Replies 5 · Jan 12, 2018

Replies: 5

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Chemical Physics to Mathematical Physics -- Early Confusion

Dec 31, 2017 · Replies 4 · Jan 12, 2018

Replies: 4

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Most effective method to self-learn a new mathematical topic and or concept?

Jan 7, 2018 · Replies 19 · Jan 11, 2018

Replies: 19

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Schools String theory school recommendation: UC Davis, UIUC or other

Jan 10, 2018 · Replies 10 · Jan 11, 2018

Replies: 10

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Admissions Accepted at Caltech - what should I do to be best prepared?

Jan 2, 2018 · Replies 14 · Jan 10, 2018

Replies: 14

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Studying Maths in Physics Teaching Websites?

Jan 8, 2018 · Replies 2 · Jan 8, 2018

Replies: 2

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Schools General education requirements in University- How much is too much?

Jan 4, 2018 · Replies 29 · Jan 7, 2018

Replies: 29

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Other How Can an Undergrad Find a Mathematical Physics Research Project?

Jan 5, 2018 · Replies 5 · Jan 7, 2018

Replies: 5

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Courses Is astrophysics a prerequisite to study cosmology?

Dec 28, 2017 · Replies 4 · Jan 5, 2018

Replies: 4

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Courses Taking Grad Courses without getting a BA in Physics?

Dec 23, 2017 · Replies 3 · Jan 5, 2018

Replies: 3

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How to get into Harvard, MIT or Princeton from India?

Dec 30, 2017 · Replies 66 · Jan 5, 2018

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Replies: 66

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Admissions Issues with undergrad GPA, Masters Applications

Dec 29, 2017 · Replies 13 · Jan 4, 2018

Replies: 13

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Programs Importance of ABET in Mechatronics BS

Jan 3, 2018 · Replies 4 · Jan 4, 2018

Replies: 4

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Admissions Should I study physics if I didn't do well in HS maths?

Jan 4, 2018 · Replies 13 · Jan 4, 2018

Replies: 13

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Programs Program Guidance for a Marine Biologist

Jan 2, 2018 · Replies 1 · Jan 4, 2018

Replies: 1

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Programs Help deciding between civil engineering and physics

Jan 3, 2018 · Replies 6 · Jan 4, 2018

Replies: 6

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Admissions Upper Division Physics Courses: Adv. E&M and Theoretical Mechanics

Dec 27, 2017 · Replies 2 · Jan 4, 2018

Replies: 2

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Studying Bad grade in classical mechanics

Jan 3, 2018 · Replies 3 · Jan 3, 2018

Replies: 3

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Schools College Level Physics Course Software

Jan 3, 2018 · Replies 2 · Jan 3, 2018

Replies: 2

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Courses I deciding what class to take this semester

Jan 3, 2018 · Replies 1 · Jan 3, 2018

Replies: 1

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Programs Want to study physics, but pressured towards engineering

Dec 30, 2017 · Replies 24 · Jan 3, 2018

Replies: 24

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Admissions Submitted all of my applications a couple weeks ago

Jan 2, 2018 · Replies 5 · Jan 2, 2018

Replies: 5

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Programs Double major in physics and EE or do a master's in EE

Dec 21, 2017 · Replies 17 · Jan 2, 2018

Replies: 17

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Studying What are some good physics journals or magazines?

Jan 2, 2018 · Replies 2 · Jan 2, 2018

Replies: 2

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Admissions After graduating with a bachelor's, it's not possible to....

Dec 30, 2017 · Replies 4 · Dec 31, 2017

Replies: 4

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Other Best use of my time while not in school

Dec 31, 2017 · Replies 2 · Dec 31, 2017

Replies: 2

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Should Aerodynamics Fundamentals Precede Compressible Aerodynamics?

Dec 31, 2017 · Replies 2 · Dec 31, 2017

Replies: 2

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Studying Is Tackling Kleppner/Kolenkow Chapter End Problems Worth the Struggle?

Dec 30, 2017 · Replies 1 · Dec 31, 2017

Replies: 1

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Admissions Drop the Physics Requirement to Encourage More Women Engineers?

May 28, 2017 · Replies 98 · Dec 30, 2017

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Replies: 98

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Schools How Competitive are Master's Programs

Dec 13, 2017 · Replies 20 · Dec 30, 2017

Replies: 20

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Other Who Is Martinus Veltman?

Dec 29, 2017 · Replies 1 · Dec 29, 2017

Replies: 1

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Schools Indiana Schools for Astro Physics

Dec 27, 2017 · Replies 2 · Dec 27, 2017

Replies: 2

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Part-Time Student: 300-Level Physics Classes

Dec 26, 2017 · Replies 5 · Dec 27, 2017

Replies: 5

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Other Prerequisites for Internship in Quantum Mechanics

Dec 26, 2017 · Replies 1 · Dec 27, 2017

Replies: 1

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Programs Quantum Cryptology vs. Cryptology

Dec 26, 2017 · Replies 4 · Dec 26, 2017

Replies: 4

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Which physics for physical chemistry?

Dec 24, 2017 · Replies 9 · Dec 26, 2017

Replies: 9

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Schools I want to focus on Fluid and/or soft body dynamics

Dec 24, 2017 · Replies 1 · Dec 26, 2017

Replies: 1

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Courses What kind of class is differential geometry?

Dec 24, 2017 · Replies 8 · Dec 25, 2017

Replies: 8

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Studying I'm 16 and want to study physics, should i take a gap year?

Dec 24, 2017 · Replies 4 · Dec 24, 2017

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Programs Yet Another Double Major Question

Dec 20, 2017 · Replies 11 · Dec 23, 2017

Replies: 11

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Schools What's the point of applying to selective grad schools?

Dec 12, 2017 · Replies 6 · Dec 23, 2017

Replies: 6

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Admissions Applying for Ph.D. program without having taken the GRE

Dec 8, 2017 · Replies 9 · Dec 22, 2017

Replies: 9

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Schools Yea woo hoo, first year of college done

Dec 22, 2017 · Replies 3 · Dec 22, 2017

Replies: 3

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Courses Retaking Physics I: Is it Worth the Time and Money?

Dec 21, 2017 · Replies 4 · Dec 21, 2017

Replies: 4

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Software engeneering vs Software technology

Dec 20, 2017 · Replies 4 · Dec 21, 2017

Replies: 4

Views: 1K

Other Need Suggestions for Scientific Review

Dec 19, 2017 · Replies 2 · Dec 21, 2017

Replies: 2

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Other Should I include all organizations and conferences on my resume?

Dec 20, 2017 · Replies 7 · Dec 21, 2017

Replies: 7

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Studying Does white noise impair studying, reading or recall/memor?

Dec 20, 2017 · Replies 2 · Dec 20, 2017

Replies: 2

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Studying for some area which seems not right for you

Dec 20, 2017 · Replies 2 · Dec 20, 2017

Replies: 2

Views: 1K

Struggling In Mechanical Engineering School Need Advice/Help

Nov 16, 2017 · Replies 4 · Dec 20, 2017

Replies: 4

Views: 3K

Schools Need some advice about grad school applications

Dec 19, 2017 · Replies 2 · Dec 20, 2017

Replies: 2

Views: 1K

Biochemistry Research: Is it Worth the Cost and Effort?

Dec 18, 2017 · Replies 7 · Dec 19, 2017

Replies: 7

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Courses The math level of computer scientists and physicists

Dec 7, 2017 · Replies 33 · Dec 18, 2017

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Replies: 33

Views: 7K

Can Online Courses Alone Help Me Get a Data Job?

Dec 17, 2017 · Replies 3 · Dec 18, 2017

Replies: 3

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Admissions Finding GATE Exam Practice/Samples --

Dec 17, 2017 · Replies 11 · Dec 18, 2017

Replies: 11

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Testing How significant are math contests / competitions?

Dec 15, 2017 · Replies 2 · Dec 17, 2017

Replies: 2

Views: 1K

Understanding Semiconductor Physics: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners

Nov 27, 2017 · Replies 6 · Dec 17, 2017

Replies: 6

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Studying How can I prepare for PreCalculus?

Dec 16, 2017 · Replies 6 · Dec 16, 2017

Replies: 6

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Courses Ready for Calculus-based Physics?

Dec 16, 2017 · Replies 1 · Dec 16, 2017

Replies: 1

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Should I go to the Air Force for physics?

Dec 15, 2017 · Replies 5 · Dec 15, 2017

Replies: 5

Views: 2K

I Can't Take it Anymore -- I love to learn, yet I don't like school

Oct 9, 2017 · Replies 22 · Dec 15, 2017

Replies: 22

Views: 4K

Other Questioning future plans & low grades this semester

Dec 15, 2017 · Replies 3 · Dec 15, 2017

Replies: 3

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Other Deciding on my senior thesis project

Dec 14, 2017 · Replies 3 · Dec 15, 2017

Replies: 3

Views: 1K

Intro to analysis, intro to real analysis I, numerical analysis

Dec 10, 2017 · Replies 8 · Dec 14, 2017

Replies: 8

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Schools Should I Submit My Fall Grades for Grad School Applications?

Dec 13, 2017 · Replies 3 · Dec 13, 2017

Replies: 3

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Schools Where to go? Canadian universities.

Dec 12, 2017 · Replies 3 · Dec 12, 2017

Replies: 3

Views: 1K

Other Can Independent Engineers Publish Scientific Papers Without Formal Affiliations?

Dec 8, 2017 · Replies 16 · Dec 11, 2017

Replies: 16

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