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Browse and request academic advising for all sciences, math and engineering. Topics include school selection, GRE tests, degree information, funding and more. Find the help you need here to navigate and succeed.
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Studying Effective Learning Strategies: Textbooks vs. Lecture Notes?
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Should I get a masters in geology?
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Is DeVry University a Reputable School for Business and Electronics Degrees?
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Schools Choose Best Summer Course: Chem or World History?
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Schools Participating IPhO-but going college two years late.
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Graduate studies in General Relativity
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Balancing Engineering and Science: A Personal Dilemma
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Transferring to a Technical School as a Physics Major: Questions & Frustrations
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Microelectronics or Comunications?
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Any physics students from Berkeley or UCLA here?
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How Can Schools Help Students Improve Their Grades?
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Admission to Physics Major: Prerequisites, Classes & Recommendations
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Testing Are SAT Scores More Important Than Grades for US University Admissions?
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Job Opportunities in Astrophysics at NASA/Goddard
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How can i prepare for a medical school?
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Reform of education-my solution:
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A-Level Science: 21st Century Science Overview
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Average Engineering Test Scores Across the US
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When Will REU Decisions Be Released? Tips from a First-Time Applicant
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Best Options for Online High School Chemistry Summer Classes?
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What Types of Jobs for Physicists are Available at NASA?
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Can You Self-Study Advanced Mathematics and Physics While Working Full-Time?
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Any advice for visiting CERN? What's it like?
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US Education - Nearly 1/3 of US HS students will dropout
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Schools Physics or Engineering Schools In Ontario?
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Can anyone tell me anything about the INFN-DOE internship?
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Programs Which degree is m ost demanding?
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Do yu prefer studying in midnight to in morning?
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Is Failing Your First Course a Sign of Bad Teaching?
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Ready to go anywhere. What should i do?
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Technical electives in mechanical engr.
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Courses Final Year EE Courses: Impact on Job Market
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Engineering Physicist: What You Need to Know
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How Hard Are the Science and Technology Fields and What Are Their Job Markets?
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Programs Exploring PhD Scholarships & Financial Sources in the US
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Studying Struggling with Math in Physics: Any Tips for Overcoming it?
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Revolutionizing Research: The Power of Online Forums and Copyright Protection
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Are there signs that one won't be a good experimentalist?
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Is There a University for Science and Technology Majors with ADHD Support?
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Schools Pennsylvania State University- College of Engineering
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Chemistry vs Physics: Reasons to Choose Chemistry
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Is there jobs on quantum information?
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Looking for online study Anatomy/Physiology
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Contradiction between personal dream and the social resposibility.
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What degrees do members have and what were their dissertations about?
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Nuclear Engineering: Demand & Salary Prospects
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Testing Can I Send SAT Scores to Colleges Before Applying?
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Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology
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Maximizing Understanding vs. Grades: A Third Year EE Student's Struggle in Egypt
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Which College to Choose for Math or Physics Major?
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Numerical Methods Book for Groundwater Modeling & Environmental Engineering
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OPTOELECTRONIC GRADUATES/STUDENTS Look here>
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Which Maths Module Should I Choose?
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Can't Decide on Major for Computational Linguistics & AI
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Lines of study (Astrophysics, Comp Engineering)
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Do International Students Need Letters of Recommendation?
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UCSD or Berkeley for Physics Department: Which is better for pursuing a PhD in?
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Studying Studying Physics: Tips for Achieving Success
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Possible job opportunities for those with a Computational Math degree?
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Academic Misconduct: Uncovering the Reality at My College
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Setting myself for living abroad
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Programs Can I get the same results for PhD either in Physics or Engineering
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Is it difficult to find engineering jobs in NYC?
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Revising for Exams: How Do You Do It?
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Masters research project help =)
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What should I study in college for a career involving math and physics?
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Choosing Electives in Physics & Maths
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Undergrad Research: A Valuable Asset for Grad School Applications?
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Difference between a BS and a BA
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Which Is Better for a High School Freshman: Math Analysis or Pre-Calculus?
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Programs General Science Degree: Can You Study All 3 Sciences?
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Preparing for Spring Break: Grading Tests Before Vacation
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Comparing Schools: US vs Canada - Cold Winters & Low Fees!
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Where to study? (German speaking countries)
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Programs What can you do with a Math major? What does a mathematician do?
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Courses Advice Needed for Course Selection as Math Major
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Master in Financial Maths: Research, Schools & Employability
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Courses Retaking a Course: Is it Looked Down Upon?
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Guide to Writing Papers: Avoiding "I" Usage
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What Are My Career Options as a Solid State Physics Graduate?
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Help! Feeling Demotivated Before Exams - Advice Needed
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Which Major Offers Highest Demand and Salary in the Future Job Market?
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Programs How much physics do i sacrifice as an engineering major.
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Which courses should I take for a BS in physics: more math or more physics?
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How big is the cheating problem at US uni's
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I like topology- what can I do with it?
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Aerospace Engineering:Relatively good or not?
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Is AP Calculus AB Enough for Advanced Placement in College Calculus Courses?
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Should I Retake Calculus 2 in the Summer?
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Which school has a better pedigree for material science: UCLA or UMich?
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Ugrad research assistant position
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To choose between physics engineering and electrical engineering
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Georgia Tech vs UMich for Nuclear Engineering Grad School
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Can using mathematical concepts in problems help with memorization?
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Nuclear Engineering: Should ME Majors Pursue Certificate?
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Testing Is the marking system for exams fair in different universities worldwide?
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Which Math Class Should I Take Next Semester?
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Purdue vs. Illinois: Deciding on Electrical Engineering Major
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Is Physics Still a Worthwhile Career Choice Despite Its Challenges?
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Do you let people copy out your homework?
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