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Admissions Oxbridge Admissions 2007/2008: Deadline Mid-October
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Is it normal for 13-15 year olds to be doing early calculus?
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Studying Book Suggestions: History of Maths & Learn Maths from Axioms
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What can we do to improve Science Education?
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I need practice problems-Waves and Vibrations
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How to Improve My Study Habits and Concentration
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Programs Should I Major in Physics or Minor in Computer Science?
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What type of sciences I would need to be an archaeologist?
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Future engineering student seeks advice
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What Programs Can I Take at College for Grade 12 Science?
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Programs Is It Bad to Earn All Degrees at the Same School?
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Programs Is a Masters in Physics Enough for a Fulfilling Career in Industry?
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Relative Difficulty of Math classes
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What is it like to be a physicist and study nanotech engineering in university?
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Is Pre-Calculus Harder Than Calculus?
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Schools Should I Switch from Mechanical Engineering to Physics with Astrophysics?
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What computer skills are required for physicists working in the field?
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Programs PHD in biomedical engineering? Or just MAsc
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Schools Advice on Universities in Canada for international students.
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Schools How are withdrawals looked at for graduate school/employment?
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McNair Scholars Program: A Physics Major's Perspective and Dilemma
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CCIE Salary vs EE Salary: Why the Difference?
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Programs Finding the Best Path for Aspiring Theorists: My Oxford Story
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Should I Continue with a Math Major After a Tough First Week?
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Schools College Essay Help: Jumpstarting Ideas for Early Action
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How Hard is it to Get Into a Math/Physics PhD Program?
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Helicopter Parenting Effect on University Education
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Schools Comparison of students from Great Universities and Normal Universities
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What should I study to pursue a career in physics?
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What Do I Need to Own a Casino?
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What math background do I need before delving into Jackson Electrodynamics?
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Places to study theoretical physics
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Calc physics vs. algebra physics
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Schools EE jobs that pay for grad school
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Classical Mechanics/Math Methods project
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Schools Open Style University in US: Are There Any?
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Finding a Job After Being Fired - Engineer's Tips
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Which South Carolina School is Best for a Master's in Electrical Engineering?
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Any thoughts on Oak Ridge Laboratories?
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TA work mandatory for grad students?
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Why Are Infinite Concepts Misunderstood in Math Education?
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Learn Physics for Free in the Philippines: Theoretical Physics Resources
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Studying Digital Communications textbook?
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Testing Preparing for Physics GRE: Scoring, Timing, and Review Material
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Math knowledge used in theoretical physics
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Studying Looking for the answer book to a calc textbook
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GRE Test Information: Registration, Dates & More
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Traffic cones and supermarket trollies breathe a sigh of relief
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Schools Is Open University the Right Choice for Aspiring Maths Students?
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Maximizing Learning: Textbook Strategies for Studying Effectively
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Please yield me some recommendations
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I want to get into game programming, and I have some questions
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PDEs for EEs: Signal Processing R&D
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DiffEq vs. Biology: Which to Choose?
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Testing How Do You Prepare for Theorem Proofs in Math Exams?
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Math Typing: Freeware Win32 Program for Equations/Proofs
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Programs Need help planning math courses for physics major
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Schools Grad School Applying: How Do Different Tier Schools Evaluate?
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Is Axler's Determinant-Free Approach to Linear Algebra Worth Studying?
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Which West Coast College Offers the Best Physics Program for Transfer Students?
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Schools Finding the Right College for Physics & Engineering in California
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To chancer, on physics in physical therapy
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Is Age a Factor in Pursuing a Career in Physics?
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MSc in Physics or Aerospace: Which Path Is Best for Aspiring Space Explorers?
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Trying to look for a fortran compiler for my windows XP
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Schools Time of Postgraduate School :frown:
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Bioinformatics Graduate programs
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Electric Circuits Book: Intro to Electric Circuits 7th ed. Dorf/Svoboda
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Any control engineers out there?
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Programs Starting my bachelor's degree in physics
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How Do I Secure Early Recommendations for Grad School?
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Are you struggling to learn? Let's discuss effective learning strategies.
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Programs A good book for degree level aerospace
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Maximizing Your College Physics Experience: No Calculus Required
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Courses TA Jobs: Can Graduate Students Accept 2 in 1 Year?
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Programs Should I finish my dual degree in 4.5 years or in 5 years
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Outlook of the plasma physics & fusion field?
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Maximizing Your EE Education: Honors, Internships, and Minors
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What Can You Expect from Working in a Lab Environment?
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Schools Is Physics a Must for Physical Therapy Grad Programs?
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Undergrad Math: Should I or Shouldn't I?
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Introduction to Calculus & Analysis Syllabus for Self-Study
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Programs Should I continue with my degree at UofT?
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Is 3 Years of a Foreign Language Enough for Ivy League Universities?
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Debt Repayment Strategies for Graduate Physics Students
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Pursuing a Physics PhD for NASA - Advice Requested
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Any advice about integration appreciated.
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Programs Job opportunities after doing phd physics
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Who have wone nobel prizes or discovered many theories
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Courses Need Help Choosing a 3rd year Math Course
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Programs Do I Need a 4 Year Degree to Get into MIT or Harvard?
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Resit English GCSE for PhD Application?
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Combinatorics or information theory?
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What qualities make a good surgeon?
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Is This Note Taking Method Effective for Lectures?
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Fast track medicine for physicists
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Courses Course schedule (yes, another one)
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Schools I need advice on undergrad florida schools
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LyX Troubleshooting: Resolving 'Cannot Run LaTeX' Error Message
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Studying Recommend me some textbooks for self study
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