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What Are the Best Career Opportunities for Physics Graduates?

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Is a career in mathematics the key to success in intelligence agencies?

  • erraticimpulse
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Homeschooling as an approach to a child's education?

  • bomba923
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Schools University vs. government research

  • thepatriots
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Is double majoring in computer science and physics normal?

  • paperwings
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What Unique Features Make Your College Stand Out?

  • heman
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Testing Are Older Edition SAT II Prep Books Still Effective?

  • Prabs
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Will Having a Free Period Impact My University Application?

  • cscott
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Engineering Physics in BC or Alberta

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Is it possible to balance sports and high-level classes in college?

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Courses What's the difference between self-teaching and taking courses in college?

  • Woozie
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Schools IB physics instead of biology for medicine applications

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Preparation for graduate biophysics

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Board preparing for IIT(Indian Institute Of technology)

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Schools Grad Schools in Canada, 2-3year outta undegrad

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Best particle physics book for beginners

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Scholarship offered to highschool students

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Schools Is Duke University good for pre-med and mathematics?

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Schools Worried about GPA, research experience, and readiness for graduate physics

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Scientists' EQ: Analyzing Situations & Necessary EQ Levels

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How Can I Get an A in Physics and Maths for My AS Grades?

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Is studying physics in college a realistic option for me?

  • asatru jesus
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Options for Careers in Physics: Minoring in Math/CS?

  • GTdan
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Maths or Physics MSci: Who is More Employable?

  • brandon26
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Is it better to withdraw from a class for a better GPA in the long run?

  • Eratosthenes
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What about Florida Atlantic U ?engineering particularly

  • BillBLack
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Best Calculator for Pre-College Math/Science Classes

  • TARSIER
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Physics vs biotechnology vs nanotechnology degree in Australia

  • Spastik_Relativity
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Preparing for Ohio State Electrical Engineering

  • method
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Courses Course selection for applied physics

  • Dracovich
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Should this forum restrict course selection advice due to local variation?

  • matt grime
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How much calculus do I need for General Physics I and II?

  • CS_Surfer
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Programs Rumor about physics major, is it true?

  • k_vince
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Does anybody have experience in home schooling ?

  • Nocturn888
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Should I take calculus I with physics I as a new physics major?

  • Zarathustra1
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Need guidance on possible job requirements

  • darya
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Almost done with math, what now?

  • erraticimpulse
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Will universities accept German A-Level if it's my native language?

  • brandon26
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US losing it's technological and scientific competitive edge?

  • ZapperZ
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A choice within condensed matter theory

  • mattlorig
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Is Arfken's 'Mathematical Methods for Physicist' Worth Buying?

  • quasar987
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Are the sciences not gay friendly?

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Requesting InfoTrac access for course assignment

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Design Analysis of Structural Elements: Mechanics of Materials Review

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Job outlook and pay for quantum physics careers

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Schools Is it worth me applying to US grad schools?

  • Baggio
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HP laptop specs for ChemE software like HYSYS and ChemCAD

  • omagdon7
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Staying Awake in Boring Classes - Is it Normal?

  • Learning Curve
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Buying older textbook editions to save money

  • exequor
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Age Discrimination Risk for 27 Year Old in Aerospace Engineering

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Prerequisites for self-studying quantum mechanics

  • alirezaz
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What is defending a graduate thesis like?

  • Nusc
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Physics study abroad programs for North American undergrads

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Physics programs in Ontario and Lakehead University

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Eng. Physics or Biotech program for research in between?

  • Joel
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Engineer - Partial Differential Equations

  • jubs
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Which College Best Prepares for a Science Career with My Profile?

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Advice for prospective physics students?

  • bellados_physics
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Precalculus Syllabus - Exam Topics

  • jai6638
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First year at Malaspina Univsersity-College

  • Smurf
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Finding an A Level Math Software to Suit Your Needs

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Programs Becoming Software Engineer/Network Administrator with 2 minor felonies

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Programs Is Penn State's Mathematics Program Well-Regarded?

  • courtrigrad
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Programs After getting bachellors degree in Engineering

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Why Isn't My eMule Download Starting?

  • sandesh trivedi
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Programs Choosing a Double Major in Math B.S. and Finance: Understanding the Differences

  • courtrigrad
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Programs Will three majors in physics, math, and CS hurt physics grad school applications?

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Fresh Start: Moving to a New School with a Low GPA

  • waht
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Schools Which Grad Schools Are Best for String Theory?

  • rghosh
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Should I Pursue a Doctorate in Engineering?

  • leright
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Is Transition to Advanced Mathematics Too Hard for Me?

  • Pengwuino
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Schools Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University aerospace engineering program

  • rocketboy
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What Are the Hottest Research Areas for a PhD in Physics?

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What should i do to learn general relativity

  • sandesh trivedi
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Programs Finding the Best Science Majors for Analytical and Logical Thinking

  • uberXjimmy
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Programs Is it possible to earn a physics degree online?

  • Igren
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Is Intuition Enough to Understand Physics?

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My Interest in Physics and Mathematics

  • crypt_su
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Schools University for International students (Brazilian)

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Gaining Physics Work Experience as a Year 12 Student

  • LedZep_Kamal
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Courses Choosing an IB Math HL optional topic for physics and engineering

  • Link
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Schools Why is Douglass College important to the Rutgers University community?

  • Hadrian
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Career Advice for 27-Year-Old: Finding a Fulfilling Path in Mathematics

  • jmcgraw
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Undergraduate Research Topic Suggestions

  • W.H.
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Programs Should I Double Major in Applied Mathematics and Pure Mathematics?

  • JasonJo
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Studying Physics textbooks for undergraduate and graduate study

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If one wanted to become a theoretical Physcist

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Is It Too Late to Start Studying for the GRE?

  • Baggio
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Schools About the University of Leicester

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Programs Applied Math + Theo. Physics major

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Schools Nervous about next year in college

  • Gale
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What are some career options for physics and computer science graduates?

  • Tony11235
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Schools Are German universities known in America?

  • silin
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Recent experience with scolarships for out-of state scholarships

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