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Schools How to allocate time/how to prep for grad school

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Programs Sophomore Torn Between Two REUs for Summer

  • cfreddy
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Is Re-Learning Calculus Necessary for Future Mathematical Studies?

  • Hirundo
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Guidelines so that I can get started with Reactor physics?

  • Nafis Fuad
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Studying How to be the best physicist you can be

  • maughanster
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Chemical Physics to Mathematical Physics -- Early Confusion

  • somelazyguy
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Most effective method to self-learn a new mathematical topic and or concept?

  • member 624364
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Schools String theory school recommendation: UC Davis, UIUC or other

  • ian_dsouza
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Admissions Accepted at Caltech - what should I do to be best prepared?

  • Galois314
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Netiquette Core Rules: Taking Analytics Modeling Course from Georgia Tech

  • scottdave
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Studying Maths in Physics Teaching Websites?

  • paulo84
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Schools General education requirements in University- How much is too much?

  • DS2C
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Other How Can an Undergrad Find a Mathematical Physics Research Project?

  • Nicholas Kasseinov
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Courses Is astrophysics a prerequisite to study cosmology?

  • Wledig
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Courses Taking Grad Courses without getting a BA in Physics?

  • RiemannLebesgueLemma
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How to get into Harvard, MIT or Princeton from India?

  • Vatsal Goyal
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Admissions Issues with undergrad GPA, Masters Applications

  • irongoat333
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Programs Importance of ABET in Mechatronics BS

  • Dan8420
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Admissions Should I study physics if I didn't do well in HS maths?

  • ScienceGuy42
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Programs Program Guidance for a Marine Biologist

  • Biscuit
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Programs Choosing between civil engineering and physics for masters

  • Kaitlyn M
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Admissions Should I take Adv. E&M and Theoretical Mechanics for condensed matter physics grad school?

  • NegativeProbability
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Studying Bad grade in classical mechanics

  • RFeynman
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Schools College Level Physics Course Software

  • majormuss
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Courses I deciding what class to take this semester

  • Eclair_de_XII
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Programs Want to study physics, but pressured towards engineering

  • Bob Johnson
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Admissions Submitted all of my applications a couple weeks ago

  • un par de tenis
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Programs Double major in physics and EE or do a master's in EE

  • Anthony Oceguera
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Studying What are some good physics journals or magazines?

  • warhammer
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Admissions Can I attend a university after graduating just to take specific courses for VEE credit?

  • Eclair_de_XII
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Other Best use of my time while not in school

  • KvGroOve
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Should Aerodynamics Fundamentals Precede Compressible Aerodynamics?

  • Davidkippy
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Studying Is Tackling Kleppner/Kolenkow Chapter End Problems Worth the Struggle?

  • abhishek99087
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Admissions Drop the Physics Requirement to Encourage More Women Engineers?

  • ZapperZ
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Schools How Competitive are Master's Programs

  • TopologicalPassion
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Other Who Is Martinus Veltman?

  • Stephen Tashi
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Schools Indiana Schools for Astro Physics

  • Angel Marrero Jr
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Part-Time Student: 300-Level Physics Classes

  • Blue Kangaroo
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Other Prerequisites for Internship in Quantum Mechanics

  • Wrichik Basu
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Programs Quantum Cryptology vs. Cryptology

  • spacewrinkle
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Which physics for physical chemistry?

  • Geo_Zegarra2018
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Schools I want to focus on Fluid and/or soft body dynamics

  • skrat
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Courses What kind of class is differential geometry?

  • Eclair_de_XII
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Studying I'm 16 and want to study physics, should i take a gap year?

  • alex1515
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Programs Value of a mathematics/statistics composite degree alongside physics

  • DS2C
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Schools What's the point of applying to selective grad schools?

  • fluorescent125
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Admissions Applying for Ph.D. program without having taken the GRE

  • radical negative
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Schools Yea woo hoo, first year of college done

  • Apple_Mango
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Courses Retaking Physics I: Is it Worth the Time and Money?

  • Justin Huang
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Software engeneering vs Software technology

  • Giuliano97
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Other Need Suggestions for Scientific Review

  • DrMCoeus
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Other Should I include all organizations and conferences on my resume?

  • Ashley1nOnly
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Studying Does white noise impair studying, reading or recall/memor?

  • member 624364
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Studying for some area which seems not right for you

  • Weslley
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Struggling with physics and math in mechanical engineering degree

  • Austin Riley
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Schools Need some advice about grad school applications

  • AbstractlyAlgebraic
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Biochemistry Research: Is it Worth the Cost and Effort?

  • Ethan Singer
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Courses The math level of computer scientists and physicists

  • Ricster55
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Will online courses alone help me get a data job?

  • EngWiPy
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Admissions Finding GATE Exam Practice/Samples --

  • ISamson
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Testing How significant are math contests / competitions?

  • PetSounds
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Finding resources for semiconductor physics fundamentals

  • TheRealBillNye
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Studying How can I prepare for PreCalculus?

  • DS2C
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Courses Ready for Calculus-based Physics?

  • ScienceMan
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Should I go to the Air Force for physics?

  • Ruslan Migal
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I Can't Take it Anymore -- I love to learn, yet I don't like school

  • Thinkaholic
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Other Reconsidering pre-med after C+ in organic chemistry

  • Astro Student
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Other Deciding on my senior thesis project

  • BiGyElLoWhAt
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Intro to analysis, intro to real analysis I, numerical analysis

  • TracieBosket
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Schools Should I Submit My Fall Grades for Grad School Applications?

  • Mike K
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Schools Where to go? Canadian universities.

  • Mitchjkjkjk
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Other Can Independent Engineers Publish Scientific Papers Without Formal Affiliations?

  • Haklesup
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Schools Statement of Purpose for grad school

  • VKint
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Testing Exam Prep Advice: First Year Physics Undergrad

  • starstruck_
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Fluid Mechanics - Why? How? Why?

  • thepikminman
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Studying Can You Study Physics with ADHD and Succeed?

  • Justin Huang
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Schools How to know a graduate program's strength?

  • Phys12
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My friend's son thinks his professor hates him

  • waternohitter
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How can i start in quantum physics and quantum mechanics?

  • mr1batman
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Schools How does a summer at the University of Arizona sound?

  • Phys12
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Studying Self teaching Gcse and A-Level maths

  • member 624364
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Other What courses should I pursue? (for quantum computing)

  • lekh2003
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Being an autodidact mathematician?

  • member 624364
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Courses Is enrolling in a course for next semester wise if the topic....

  • Eclair_de_XII
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Looking for Advice on What to Study [CIS, Chem, ME]

  • sparkie
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Courses How important is physics in computer science?

  • leewilliam236
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Courses How many steps are needed to memorize in higher level math?

  • Apple_Mango
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Admissions Personal Statement for my PhD application

  • SalvoM
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Admissions How Can I Improve My Personal Statement for Undergraduate Physics in the UK?

  • BL4CKB0X97
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Courses How Should I Structure My Senior Year Solid State Physics Term Paper?

  • Arij
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Programs Can I get a Ph.D. in physics if my bachelor's degree isn't in physics

  • ZapperZ
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Studying Where to find practice tests and videos for the ACS physical chemistry exam

  • rmiller70015
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Schools Which Lower Tier Universities Should I Consider for EE PhD Programs?

  • davidbenari
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B.S.M.E. needing a second opinion on M.S. program

  • ilcyclista
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Is understanding analytical mechanics essential for studying QM?

  • Jianphys17
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Programs PHD in Computer Science with a concentration in Chaos Theory

  • tkfriend89
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Studying How to learn QFT on curved spacetimes by myself?

  • leo.
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Programs Choosing an IE program-- balancing business and engineering

  • Walker23
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Admissions Which PhD do I have a better shot in? Stats vs Applied Math?

  • FallenApple
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Schools How reliable are university rankings?

  • Grands
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