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Scholarship Age Requirements for US Study
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UCI or UCLA for Physics: Which is the Better Choice for a Transfer Student?
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Advice for an Undergrad on Approaching Physics Profs for Summer Work
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Very strange situation advice please
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Is Ryerson's Chemistry Program Worth Considering?
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Under too much stress I just zone out
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What does actually research mean
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West Texas A&M Math Curriculum: Is it Worth It?
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Switching Majors in the First Year: How Does it Affect Your CV?
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How much physics does engineering involve?
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Programs Very bad sophomore year for an EE major
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Which Engineering School is the Best
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3 math classes at the same time?
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Schools Navigating the College Quest: Insider Advice for High School Students | Newsday
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Schools Which College Should I Choose?
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Is This the Ultimate Prep Plan for EE School?
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Do Indian Students Have a Chance at MIT and Other Top U.S. Universities?
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Is it possible to participate in undergrad research as a freshmen?
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Help Choose Next Year's High School Schedule for a Junior
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Programs GREs for Physics PhDs: Should US Students Take Them?
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Studying How Do You Study Effectively for Insight-Based Courses Like Complexity Theory?
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Testing Is June 2008 SAT Eligibility for High School Graduates in India?
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Does the Prestige of Your University Determine Your Success?
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What job opportunities await physicists in the top energy companies of Houston?
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Internship Applications: What to Include & Tips
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Moving On: Reflections on Letting Go of the Past (a Personal Rant)
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Admissions Question about applying for jobs before graduating
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Schools Reputable post-graduate distance-learning universities
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Schools Are PhD Programs in the US Expensive for International Students?
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Schools UMass Amherst vs. Boston University
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High Expectations: Dealing with Unhealthy Levels of Stress
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Mathematics for Scientists and Engineers
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Schools How to increase chances of getting into the college I want?
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I want to start researching in physics
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Chemistry or Physics for Career: 8th Grader Perspective
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Testing Math Test Struggles: Tips for Doing Well
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Hard work doesn't pay off in Computer Science?
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How to Study Effectively & Remember What You Learned
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Physics REU Program at University of Pittsburgh
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Is Getting a GIS Certification Worth It for My Career?
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Deciding Math or CS: Last Year of College
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Desperately need suggestions for my IB physics extended essay
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First students through a new program?
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Can Junior Year Handle 7 AP Classes Alongside Extracurriculars and Test Prep?
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Online texts in algebra 2 and trigonometry?
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Schools Undergraduate College Decision Help
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Are Some Students Just Not Cut Out for Calculus?
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Schools OMPS?Should I approach my professor about my struggles in grad school?
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Courses Should I Withdraw from My Proofs Course?
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MSc in physics or computer science
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How Many Credits Do Upper-Level Students Typically Take in a Semester?
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Quantum Engineering: High School Student Seeking Advice
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Courses Would an accelerated course hurt academics?
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Free Education from MIT - Learn Anything!
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Is My Fall '07 Schedule Too Heavy?
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Public School vs. Private School
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What Should You Include in a Motivation Letter for a Master's Program?
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Future study in Quantum Information Theory/Computing
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Complete Physics Studies: Sign Up for 4th Year Specialization
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Which is Better for Wireless Engineering: IIT Chicago or Stony Brook?
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Are there any research opportunities in fluid dynamics?
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Parallel/Series Circuit Website?
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Programs Physics or Engineering: Which Degree is Right for You?
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Is Intro to Java difficult without programing experience?
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So you want to be a scientist in industry
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Programs What Arts Courses Should Physics Majors Consider?
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Programs Why is a minor concentration not granted after graduation for a degree?
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Courses Should I Take a Java Course to Boost My Career Prospects?
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Programs Do I have what it takes to be a Math major?
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Programs BS Applied Physics to Engineering PhD
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Programs Can an MSc shorten the length of an American Phd?
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Programs What MS/PhD can you move to from BSPhys?
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Studying Modern VLSI Textbook Recommendations for Technological Advancements
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Understanding the US Academic System for a Physics (Diplom) Student from Germany
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How to Choose the Right Faculty for Undergraduate Research in Physics?
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Ethics on approaching professors for masters
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Schools [Grad School] Does this make sense?
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Would it be worth for 12-16 months internship
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Is RateMyProfessors a Reliable Source for Evaluating Professors?
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Choose University: Leeds or Surrey?
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Programs What can I expect as a civil engineering major?
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Become a Lecturer in the UK - Ben's Guide
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Questions about graduate level QM and EM
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BA Physics at Boston Univ - Does a BA Matter?
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Programming for Physics: Should I Know More Languages?
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Least Studied Field of Mathematics
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Programs Are Linear Algebra and Physics III Required for UIUC ECE Majors?
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What Are Berkeley Grad Students Saying About Maths Courses 202A, 205, and 214?
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Programs Funding Your Physics PhD: How Much Does It Cost?
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Programs Electrical major or just a few classes?
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Studying Science Books on Amazon: University & ACT Prep
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