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Schools Universities that bust paywalls?

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Why Do Some Students Switch to Physics After an Elective Inspires Them?

  • Benzoate
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End of REU Update: Share Your Experience

  • G01
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Finaid Loan Amount: Calculate What You Need

  • Winzer
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Tufts Freshman Choosing Between Engineering and Liberal Arts Degrees

  • hundredwatt
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Math background for financial engineering

  • strugglinginmat
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Studying Does pure physics study help with an engineering career?

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

  • starchild75
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Physics major taking physical chemistry with Atkins: survival advice?

  • ^_^physicist
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Which Stat Mech Text Should I Read?

  • loom91
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How long to truly understand Spooky action

  • pelsmith
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Schools Joining the military after college

  • Benzoate
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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?

  • chaoseverlasting
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Programs Computer science transfer applicant preparing for MIT with weak high school grades

  • SimplySolitary_
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Which is 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 should I expect from a non-linear dynamics and chaos course?

  • nicktacik
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Does preference for linguistics correlate with preference for pure math?

  • pivoxa15
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Programs Going to Cornell Next year and need some class advice (Physics Major)

  • nealh149
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Schools Choosing between MSc Physics programs at three Indian universities

  • 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.

  • bf4648
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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?

  • DefaultName
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P. Chem for Biophysics: Suggested Requirement or Not?

  • ^_^physicist
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How do you balance intensive physics study with other courses?

  • 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 Precalculus textbook for SAT Subject Math IIC preparation

  • lLovePhysics
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What foundational physics concepts should I learn before advanced topics?

  • DarkSparx
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What math should I know before learning quantum field theory?

  • 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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Schools Applying to Grad School without Research Experience

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

  • strangequark
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Industry internships for physics undergrads?

  • colin.mcenroe
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Schools Transferring to UC Berkeley for math and physics to pursue cosmology research

  • 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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Physics PhD prospects with failed courses on transcript

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

  • beauty-eyes
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Can I get a bachelor's in EE while pursuing a PhD in applied math?

  • 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?

  • Cod
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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 Is IB physics enough to prepare for 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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Are 700 math and 670 critical reading good SAT scores?

  • 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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What skills are marketable to employers?

  • 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 attending for business or engineering?

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Is Cambridge Worth the £90K Tuition Fee?

  • Kaz2550
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What high-paying jobs do you expect in the next 5 to 10 years?

  • stoorssarg
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Which subjects in theoretical physics do undergrads find most difficult?

  • pivoxa15
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Finding work experience placements for pure mathematics students

  • 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 degree with physics or astronomy minor for grad school

  • 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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Can I do honors after a poor first semester?

  • smad11
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What Physics Careers Are Available in the Military?

  • NeoDevin
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Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in DC

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

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