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Studying Free Downloadable Math and Physics Textbooks

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Programs How to verify someone's claimed physics PhD

  • philosiphun
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What's the Average GPA at Your School?

  • JSBeckton
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Can I become a good engineer if I struggled with high school math?

  • jasonc84@hotmai
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Programs Is a Triple Major in Physics, Applied Math, and Chemistry Feasible in College?

  • barn788
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What Background is Necessary to Learn General Relativity?

  • stunner5000pt
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I need a COMPLETE math tutorial

  • linux kid
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Does asking for a resume mean a professor wants to hire me for research?

  • UCFEng06
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Schools Junior in high school interested in Physics

  • DougD720
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How much does undergraduate TA work count in industry hiring?

  • Maxwell
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Finding online resources to catch up on high school math and science

  • linux kid
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Do I Need Calculus for a Vet Career?

  • DuskatDawn
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So I've been wanting to get an REU for the summer

  • leright
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What Milestones Are You Celebrating as a Student in 2023?

  • Pyrrhus
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Is a 4.0 GPA good and what is the highest possible GPA?

  • Tommy122
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So I wrote this personal statement for my REU application

  • leright
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Is Grade 11 Physics Worth It If I'm Not Taking It in University?

  • caprija
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Admissions Graduating in Five Years and Admissions

  • JayLawton
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Electrical Engineering - choosing a focus

  • FrogPad
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What is the ILB course?

  • powergirl
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Admissions Can I Transfer to a 4-Year University with an Associates Degree?

  • Cod
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How Should You Cite Revisors in a Revised Book Edition?

  • matthyaouw
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Elite program for dynamical systems? Mathwonk

  • JasonJo
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Programs Is It Feasible to Pursue a Second PhD in a Completely Different Field?

  • quark80
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Struggling with Your Statement of Purpose for Grad School?

  • chroot
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Why do physicists use CGS units if SI is standard?

  • stunner5000pt
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How can I improve my memory and avoid forgetting important information?

  • Oxygenne
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Schools Choosing a US biophysics PhD program as a German physics graduate

  • fufu
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No inspiration for essays: is it an impression?

  • Werg22
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Biomed Eng: Career Paths, Univ Prep, Applications

  • joyfulrebellion
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Advice for one who wishes to design solar cells

  • a_lawson_2k
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Catching up in math after calc 1 failure.

  • Llama77
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Schools How do UC schools compare in difficulty to UCLA and other universities?

  • ocean09
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Advice for my brother? Physics or engineering.

  • Llama77
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Spring schedule review: 17 credits in C++, calculus, mechanics, French

  • z-component
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What if your GPA is a bit lower?

  • waht
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Schools Seeking some info on MIT math graduate school

  • precondition
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Understanding Math Tools for a Career in Physics or Engineering

  • f(x)
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Entry-level EE job to eventually move into R&D without a PhD

  • kdinser
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Math skills needed to tackle Goldstein/Jackson

  • Saketh
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What courses are you studying this semester?

  • Rach3
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Social life and Physics/Mathematics?

  • tim_lou
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Testing Should I Take the SAT for College Admissions and Beyond?

  • SticksandStones
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Physics vs. EE: Which Requires More Work and Commitment?

  • Werg22
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Concepts and Misconceptions in Physics - Rahul Tuli

  • nirvana
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Schools Physics major recommendations for big city colleges

  • striker1649
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Programs Is a Physics and Applied Mathematics Double Major Worth It?

  • Mindscrape
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Finding a mechatronics correspondence course in India

  • Rocket_guy
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How to improve problem-solving skills in unfamiliar math problems

  • leon1127
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Difference between Physics and Applied Physics

  • ultimateguy
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Programs Double major in math vs minors in physics and math for EE

  • pete5383
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Overcoming Dyslexia and Going to U of MN: An Idiot's Tale

  • HappMatt
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Schools GPA requirements for materials science grad schools

  • alex caps
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Admissions When is the financial aid deadline and how do I apply for loans and grants?

  • apples
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Studying How did you study for the general GRE?

  • Vorticella
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How Can I Write an Effective REU Statement of Interest in Mathematics?

  • eok20
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Can I become an actuary without formal statistics training?

  • gravenewworld
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Studying Solid state technology/electronics textbook?

  • leright
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Pure math in astrophysics-Suggestions needed

  • geor
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How to improve from C and B grades to A and B in physics

  • penzoate
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Testing How realistic is it to aim for a 2150 SAT score with only a month left to study?

  • Werg22
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Varsity Athlete Graduating College: Physics Major

  • golfingphysics
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How did Todd Shriber think he was going to get away with this?

  • Rach3
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Programs Understanding Major GPA: What it is and How to Calculate It

  • jbusc
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Is there any official test for basics of electrical engineering?

  • KCL
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Schools Should I Work While Pursuing a MSEE with a Thesis or a MEng Degree?

  • Maxwell
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Studying for 3 Degrees: MBA, MS, and PhD; How Long?

  • Dharm
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Are physicists looked down upon if

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Graduating this May, need some guidance

  • GTdan
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Schools US universities for international students

  • gunch
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Is Membership in Honor Societies Worth It?

  • unit_circle
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Schools What Defines a Crummy College?

  • ^_^physicist
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Aeronautical Engineer or Physics?

  • ||spoon||
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Is getting into an astrophysics program easier?

  • mathlete
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Software Engineer or Digital Systems?

  • Equilibrium
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Schools Community college and want to transfer to uc berkeley for physics

  • student24
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Schools Which universities near Chicago have strong physics graduate programs?

  • K.J.Healey
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Schools Improving GPA for Master's Programs in Engineering?

  • Ahmadsh
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Which Physics Publication Do You Subscribe To?

  • Atomos
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Pulling an All Nighter for Exam- How to Get an A

  • Cyrus
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Schools Poll on student numbers in engineering and science over time

  • interested_learner
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Schools Thinking about what to study in graduate school as an undergraduate

  • penzoate
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Schools Grad school plan for dynamics and analysis: which schools have strong programs?

  • JasonJo
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PDE as a corequisite for Quantum mechanics A

  • andytran
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Problem Solving: Faculty Concerns

  • ultimateguy
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How to Study for Quantum Physics

  • sirwebber
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How useless is a physics bachelors?

  • Noone1982
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Confused by my modern physics class

  • tim_lou
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Courses How to get my physics department to offer more courses?

  • ranger
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Programs Can I get a physics minor from another CUNY college while attending my main school?

  • ranger
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Schools Free time, weekends, and time off in grad school?

  • colin.mcenroe
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Programs Thinking about getting a PhD in Scientific Computing

  • octol
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