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Schools Statement of Purpose for grad school
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Testing Exam Prep Advice: First Year Physics Undergrad
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Fluid Mechanics - Why? How? Why?
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Studying Can You Study Physics with ADHD and Succeed?
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Schools How to know a graduate program's strength?
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My friend's son thinks his professor hates him
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How can i start in quantum physics and quantum mechanics?
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Schools How does a summer at the University of Arizona sound?
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Studying Self teaching Gcse and A-Level maths
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Other What courses should I pursue? (for quantum computing)
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Being an autodidact mathematician?
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Courses Is enrolling in a course for next semester wise if the topic....
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Looking for Advice on What to Study [CIS, Chem, ME]
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Courses How important is physics in computer science?
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Courses How many steps are needed to memorize in higher level math?
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Admissions Personal Statement for my PhD application
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Admissions How Can I Improve My Personal Statement for Undergraduate Physics in the UK?
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Courses How Should I Structure My Senior Year Solid State Physics Term Paper?
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Programs Can I get a Ph.D. in physics if my bachelor's degree isn't in physics
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Studying What Additional Resources Can Help With the Physical Chemistry ACS Exam?
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Schools Which Lower Tier Universities Should I Consider for EE PhD Programs?
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B.S.M.E. needing a second opinion on M.S. program
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Is understanding analytical mechanics essential for studying QM?
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Programs PHD in Computer Science with a concentration in Chaos Theory
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Studying How to learn QFT on curved spacetimes by myself?
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Programs Choosing an IE program-- balancing business and engineering
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Admissions Which PhD do I have a better shot in? Stats vs Applied Math?
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Schools How reliable are university rankings?
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Courses Would taking Calc III make up for having *Zero* AP classes?
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Admissions What is the letter of recommendation?
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Other Choosing My 2nd Research Internship: Impact on Grad School Applications
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Is a Degree in Chemistry Worth Pursuing?
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Should I Pursue a PhD in Physics or Engineering?
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Schools Is my grad school list too ambitious?
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Schools How much time is required to became a professor?
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Schools What should I consider when choosing a university?
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Other Not sure if I should go for a MS or PHD After BS.
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Studying Struggling a lot with physics but not mathematics.
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Courses Physics I and II in the same semester
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Programs Degree in Biostatistics vs applied Math
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Programs How important is the master's degree in the USA?
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Courses Want to do spacecraft propulsion R&D but love astrophysics
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Programs Difference Between B.Tech and MCA
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Programs Engineering Physics programs without Engineering
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Testing How can I bounce back from failing my real estate exam?
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Programs Is it common for for math/physics majors to have trouble in biology?
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Studying How to apply for a research internship for undergraduate students?
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Programs What is physics engineering about?
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Admissions European PhD programs aplication and admussion advice
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Independent Physics Institution/Agency
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Studying What to do if you get distracted by video games
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Programs Can You Earn a Double Degree in Different Fields?
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Programs Go for a Master's or Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering?
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Other Back to school for pure mathematics?
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Is a Space Project a Barrier to a Nanotechnology Master's?
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Schools How to achieve the best results in life
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Graduate Programs Advice (Particularly for Plasma Physics)
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Schools Is the University of Tampa good for physics?
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Schools How famous are italian universities outside Italy?
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Programs Completing a Bachelors degree without a laptop?
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Value of Education (and academic research) in Physics
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Is it hard to achieve a PhD in physics
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Programs Should I Switch Majors? Advice for Physics Students
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Schools In Search of a Glorious Spreadsheet of PhD Programs
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Schools Duke Medical Physics Program -- how was your experience?
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Studying How Can I Quickly Learn Physics Before Starting Undergrad?
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Schools Which Florida school is the best for undergraduate physics?
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Schools How has you chosen grad school affected your career path?
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Studying Getting low marks even when you study hard
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Latest Theoretical predictions to help guide my career choices
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MHB Is tutoring college students a lucrative option for part-time work?
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Aerospace engineering career advice
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How Can a 3rd-Year Physics Student Get Started in Astrophysics?
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Courses Should I take Graduate Quantum 2 or Many Body Physics?
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Advice to improve myself in the maths
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Studying How to pull myself together when facing disease, burnout, depression and more?
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Schools Is New College of Florida good for physics?
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Testing How Can I improve my test taking?
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Finding new resources to understand Physics better
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Testing Does anyone have any up to date info on Thesis inclusions?
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What Topics Are Related to the Half-Lives of Nuclei?
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Electromechanical vs. Mechanical Engineering
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Studying What math is required to "feel comfortable" with physics?
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Programs Is Chemistry a useful minor for a MechEng Major?
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Maximizing Credits and Graduation: Navigating Your Final Year of School
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Other Should I continue on with my school's Honors Program?
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Courses What Elective Classes Should I Take for a BSEE to Specialize in FPGA and RF Systems?
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Other Physics Papers: Where are the "working"?
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Research Topic suggestions for "nanostructured materials for solar energy conversion"
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Programs Self Funding My Ph.D To Do Risky Dissertations
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Other How to evaluate the impact of my work anywhere to submit it?
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Other Does it matter if I forget the formulas?
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Studying What mathematics do I need to study before I enter undergrad
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Has the market corrupted the goal of education?
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Admissions Am I suppose to be doing research?
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How do I write a report about my 4th year physics research?
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Other Transitioning from Physics to Bio-mechanical Engineering
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Testing Preparing for My First Physics Exam: Tips and Advice from a UCD Student
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Studying How Can ChemE Students Effectively Bridge Physics and Engineering?
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How should I study to be a mathematical physicist?
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