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Schools Recommendation for backup grad schools
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Group Theory & Physics: Physicist's Textbook
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Help With Creating A Science Project
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Another choosing a math class question
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Struggling to Decide: Should I Drop Physics and/or Biology?
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Typical HS honors precalc curriculum?
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Which job can i take if i study physics
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Which school is better for theoretical physics - Princeton or MIT
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Advice for My Sophomore Physics Classes
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Courses Do Graduate Schools Prefer Triple Majors or Double Majors with Graduate Courses?
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Programs Starting a physics degree course questions about direction of study.
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Size of your undergrad phyiscs department
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Understand physics vs engineering
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Discover Houston's Top Labs for Physics: From The Medical Center to NASA
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A pharmacist wants to be a physicist
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Is Using a Thesis Maker Real or Fake?
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Courses Which is harder: Intro to Biology or Intro to Chemistry?
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Schools College Rankings Could Use an Upgrade
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Career Guidance for Physics Majors | High School Juniors
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Programs Can You Pursue a PhD After Completing a 5-Year Master's in Physics?
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Is 20-21 Hours of Studying Enough for My First Semester of College?
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Will my transfer credits affect my job prospects as an EE graduate?
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Is Recording Lectures and Using Different Study Techniques Effective?
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Is My First Quarter Schedule at Western Washington University Balanced?
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Courses Is a 20 credit course schedule manageable for a freshman?
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What are employers going to want to see?
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Requirements are for entering a career in physics
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Feeling Lost in Physics: Any Advice?
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Learning Real Analysis: A High Schooler's Guide
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Should I Include My Undergraduate GPA on My Postgrad Applications?
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Schools Physics vs. Engineering in college
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Can Success Be Achieved Without Attending Elite Universities?
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Discover the Top Schools for Studying H2O and Nanotechnology
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Schools Not sure what to do for college
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Mastering Electric Networks to ELE 302 for Second Year Students
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Why Is Pre-Cal Interesting?
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Is learning Arabic a good career move?
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When Should Sophomores Start Research for Top Grad Programs?
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Should I Major in Physics or Biology?
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Schools Applying to Physics Grad School at Yale & Princeton
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Ideas for Surviving Summer Break as an Engineering Student
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University of Florida Student: Should I Take Modern Physics?
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What Are the Next Steps for a Failed Physicist?
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Find Live Tutors - Karmee or Similar
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Schools Is it realistic to work full-time while pursuing a PhD in engineering?
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Sociophysics , econophysics, or any other non-physical field of physics
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Recommendations for a Problem Solving Book
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Asking for an internship extension
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Schools Which Colleges Have Strong Undergraduate Math Programs?
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What Are the Job Prospects in Aerospace Engineering for Space Travel?
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Courses Year 12 BSc Course Options: Monash vs UQ
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Which Is the Best Grad School for Physics?
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Best Physics Schools - Research & Rankings
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Technical Science Forums for Research & Protocols
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Guide to Applying for a Physics PhD
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Possbile to get a B.S in 3 years
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Courses Can Analytical Mechanics Substitute for Intro to Mechanical Systems in EE?
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Schools Potsdam university physics and engineering
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What books should I read to prepare for advanced math classes in university?
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What's the Difference between Calculus and Engineering Calculus?
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Programs Should I Double Major in Astrophysics and Physics Before Transferring to a UC?
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Self-Teaching Physics: What Level Math Needed?
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Transferring to an Engineering University: Advice from Aero Education
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Schools Grad schools, nanotechnology, canada vs. us, and more
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What can I do to learn more about the life of a scientist?
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Schools Double Majoring for Grad School: Physics & Math?
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What is the Private Sector and Its Role in Hiring Physics Degree Recipients?
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What Are the Job Prospects for Physics Graduates in Australia?
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Master Theory of Computation: Models, Properties, and Equivalences
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Is Medication Necessary for Managing ADD in Engineering Students?
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Undergraduate Education: MIT Wins
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Testing Improving Speed and Scores on SAT Math and Chemistry Tests
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Programs Is a 3+2 Dual Degree Program the Right Path for Your Academic Goals?
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Programs What are the best math classes for physics majors?
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General pros and cons of being a Universalist as a physicist
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Which Are the Top Astrophysics Programs for Graduate Students?
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Career Paths for Physics Grads: Ideas & Advice
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Testing What Background Is Needed to Work with Bose-Einstein Condensates?
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It was not hard because I was a girl in EE
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Programs Physics major having second thoughts
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Schools Advice on College Choice for Physics Major - Senior in High School
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Grad School Matters More: Undergrad Choices & Application Worries
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Schools Graduate School Chances with Low Math GPA and Learning Disability?
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Schools Graduate Schools for math and undergad degrees
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How to decide between 2 fields of research(Astrophysics vs Brain Modelling)?
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Schools Graduate Schools in Canada for Meteorology and any other releated sciences
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Double masters in maths and physics.
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Approach Physics: Expert Tips to Make it Come Alive
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How smart exactly do you have to be
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Can a Senior Project Combine Computer Engineering and Community Service?
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Advice on Informal Presentations
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