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Finaid Loan Amount: Calculate What You Need

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Tufts Freshman Choosing Between Engineering and Liberal Arts Degrees

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Math background for financial engineering

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Studying Is studying pure physics the key to a fulfilling career in engineering?

  • pivoxa15
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Why were there unfamiliar questions on my chemistry test?

  • starchild75
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P. Chem Survival Tips: Advice from a Physics Major

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Mastering General Relativity: A Self-Study Guide for Beginners

  • mtarek16
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Which Stat Mech Text Should I Read?

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How long to truly understand Spooky action

  • pelsmith
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Schools Joining the military after college

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Schools Best colleges with nanophysics/tech majors

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Studying What is the ideal amount of time to study for a difficult college course?

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Which Is Better for Engineering, DCE or BVP?

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Programs Computer Science Hopeful Major Help

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Easier to self-teach: differential geometry or complex analysis

  • jdstokes
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What math are people referring to

  • Benzoate
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What can I expect from Non Linear Dynamics & Chaos as an elective course?

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Programs Going to Cornell Next year and need some class advice (Physics Major)

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Schools Help on deciding which university to attend

  • rohitchhiber
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These are all the classes i want to take in my undergrad

  • ice109
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Is Optics Necessary for My Physics Degree?

  • ice109
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Schools Can high school students submit paper?

  • benzun_1999
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Schools Work Culture and Good Studying Habits in College

  • benzun_1999
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Lecture or Tutorial: Which to Miss?

  • pivoxa15
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Schools Transferring Schools: Preparing for the Differences

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Schools Directory of Colleges that offer Ph.D. programs in the U.S.

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Studying Advice for Studying Aerospace Engineering.

  • LazyLlama
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Schools Is a Thesis Required for a Master's in EE? How Does the Grad School System Work?

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P. Chem for Biophysics: Suggested Requirement or Not?

  • ^_^physicist
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Balancing Physics and Other Courses: Tips for Maximizing Study Time

  • Benzoate
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Schools Study engineering or astrophysics at university?

  • Nazgul_Gondor
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Schools Want to study meterology after AS from comm. college

  • LightbulbSun
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Seeking Advice on Preventing Academic Plagiarism in PhD Research

  • quark80
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Testing Best PreCal Text to Prep for SAT Subject Math IIC Test?

  • lLovePhysics
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Becoming a NASA Physicist: Where to Start?

  • DarkSparx
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Essential Math for Understanding QFT: A Beginner's Guide

  • ice109
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Courses What math should i review before taking a course in mechanics

  • jasc15
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Pondering My Future: Math or Computer Science?

  • ziad1985
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Is Taking Calculus Online a Good Idea for Future Careers?

  • starchild75
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Is it necessary to go through an university to gain knowledge?

  • Simfish
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Self-Studying Mathematics: Where to Begin?

  • Winzer
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Schools Applying to Grad School without Research Experience

  • PrinceOfDarkness
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Schools A few quick q's about grad school criteria

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Industry internships for physics undergrads?

  • colin.mcenroe
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Schools Tips to get addmission in good university?

  • eminent_youtom
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Admissions When do you start applying for jobs?

  • JasonRox
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Schools Grad school question - GPA, deadlines, etc LOTS OF FUN STUFF

  • FrogPad
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Schools Choosing university, physics major

  • ArielGenesis
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Organic P-N junctions - what to study?

  • Skirnir
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Curious about differences btw masters and doc thesis

  • quasar987
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Can You Transition from Pure Math to a Masters in EE or Comp Sci?

  • math_owen
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Schools Undergraduate rankings of colleges' physics programs?

  • Farzan
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Help for Physics Undergrad with Previous Academic Struggles

  • -zero-
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I want to know - what is the IT specialization?

  • beauty-eyes
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Pursuing a Ph.D. in Applied Math & Bachelors/Masters in EE Simultaneously?

  • math_owen
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Any night or online physics programs?

  • Friendlyel
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Problem Solving vs. New Material

  • musicheck
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Admissions Will My Previous College Grades Affect My Chances of Admission?

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Schools Preparing for the GRE: Timing, Resources, GPA Considerations

  • badtwistoffate
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Any idea which way is best to learn physics?

  • Mysticcal
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What math classes are need for this

  • strings235
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Advanced Engineering Mathematics (For Computer Engineering)

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Science/Engineering Professor Jobs

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Changing to Physics: Is a US Degree the Answer?

  • raak
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Which Physics Journal is Best for Second-Year Undergraduates?

  • Pathway
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Testing Has anyone taken the SAT physics subject test?

  • dilan
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Become a Physicist: Zapper's Guide to Learning and Being in Physics

  • mathwonk
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Schools Deciding Between Work or Graduate School: Nontraditional Student's Dilemma

  • WolfOfTheSteps
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Pursuing Dreams: An Exploration of Applied Physics by Will

  • Will_CC
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Is Physics the Right Choice for Me? Considering Options for University

  • smileandbehappy
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Schools Ferris State University in Michigan

  • budala
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How to Secure a Job at a Particle Accelerator?

  • enian
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Theoretical physics or pure maths?

  • pivoxa15
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Good SAT Scores? My Practice Test Results Revealed

  • bit188
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Schools What are colleges that are renown for physics and philosophy (or both)?

  • regent
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What language should I learn for a mathematics degree?

  • matticus
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Top Marketable Skills: What Employers Look for in Candidates

  • ice109
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Programs Double Major or Single: Which is the Best Choice for Physics Students?

  • enian
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What Career Paths Are Available with a Physics Degree?

  • under_par_00
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Schools Is DeVry University Worth It? A Comprehensive Review and Analysis

  • Sphereic
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Is Cambridge Worth the £90K Tuition Fee?

  • Kaz2550
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Top 5 High-Paying Future Jobs: Biotech & Beyond

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Which subjects in theoretical physics do undergrads find most difficult?

  • pivoxa15
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Help me find Work Experience Placements

  • Gib Z
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EE to MBA: How Will a D in Economics Affect My MBA Chances?

  • DefaultName
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Programs Math or Physics: Which Degree is Best for You?

  • Gale
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Admissions Right I'm thinking of applying for a phD in some area of physics

  • alias25
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Programs Is an AEA in Maths worth taking?

  • Smudger
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Unmotivated & Lazy: Can I Still Get Honors?

  • smad11
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What Physics Careers Are Available in the Military?

  • NeoDevin
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Has anyone ever heard of Thomas Jefferson Highschool

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Courses What are Special Topics and Directed Study courses in engineering departments?

  • Willi
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Calc Worries: Stewart vs Apostol/Spivaik

  • Winzer
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Schools Schools for Robotics/ AI in a Math Dept.

  • math_owen
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I have an idea for a scientific/engineering paper

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