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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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How to effectively plan and structure exam questions for efficient grading?

Jan 21, 2005 · Replies 13 · Jan 22, 2005

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Can Option Classes Affect Your Chances of Getting into Grad School?

Jan 21, 2005 · Replies 3 · Jan 21, 2005

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Growing Up: Scared and Lost - Gareth's Story

Jan 21, 2005 · Replies 5 · Jan 21, 2005

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Overcoming Failure: Advice for Students

Jan 19, 2005 · Replies 10 · Jan 21, 2005

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PhD in Physics to Management: What's the Best Path?

Jan 18, 2005 · Replies 2 · Jan 21, 2005

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Educating for Critical Decision-Making: Beyond Job Preparation

Jan 18, 2005 · Replies 4 · Jan 21, 2005

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Programs Minor in Math for Physics: Pros and Cons

Jan 14, 2005 · Replies 12 · Jan 21, 2005

Replies: 12

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Commercial Airline Pilot profession prospects?

Jan 6, 2005 · Replies 12 · Jan 21, 2005

Replies: 12

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Submit this essay for summer programs?

Jan 20, 2005 · Replies 4 · Jan 21, 2005

Replies: 4

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Studying What are the Best Physics Textbooks According to Personal Experiences?

Jan 17, 2005 · Replies 6 · Jan 20, 2005

Replies: 6

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Rank US Universities for Physics Program

Jan 18, 2005 · Replies 3 · Jan 19, 2005

Replies: 3

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What is the speed of the block as it leaves the table?

Jan 18, 2005 · Replies 2 · Jan 18, 2005

Replies: 2

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Schools Importance of engineering college selection

Jan 9, 2005 · Replies 2 · Jan 18, 2005

Replies: 2

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Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Engineer

Jan 10, 2005 · Replies 2 · Jan 18, 2005

Replies: 2

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GRE Scores & Admissions Decisions: Physics General & General Tests

Jan 10, 2005 · Replies 2 · Jan 17, 2005

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Should I go to a community college or a university for my physics major?

Jan 15, 2005 · Replies 6 · Jan 17, 2005

Replies: 6

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Programs Deciding Between Chemical & Materials Engineering at UF

Jan 13, 2005 · Replies 11 · Jan 17, 2005

Replies: 11

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GRE Test: Requirements for American & International Students

Jan 8, 2005 · Replies 18 · Jan 16, 2005

Replies: 18

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Learn Math for E&M: Crucial Concepts & Advice

Jan 15, 2005 · Replies 6 · Jan 16, 2005

Replies: 6

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Courses Is a Calculus Based Physics Course Right for Me?

Jan 8, 2005 · Replies 2 · Jan 16, 2005

Replies: 2

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How to find a short-term Visiting Position in Quantum Computation?

Jan 13, 2005 · Replies 3 · Jan 15, 2005

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Halliday & Resnick: Comprehensive Physics Textbook for Self-Study

Jan 8, 2005 · Replies 10 · Jan 15, 2005

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Math vs Maths: US vs UK Explained by Kieron

Jan 5, 2005 · Replies 8 · Jan 14, 2005

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Programs Same institution for both graduate and undergraduate degrees

Jan 4, 2005 · Replies 5 · Jan 14, 2005

Replies: 5

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Is Joining the Society of Physics Students Beneficial for My Education?

Jan 7, 2005 · Replies 1 · Jan 14, 2005

Replies: 1

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What does academic education cost?

Jan 7, 2005 · Replies 2 · Jan 14, 2005

Replies: 2

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AS Level Physics Questions UK | Answers & Resources

Jan 7, 2005 · Replies 2 · Jan 14, 2005

Replies: 2

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Free Psychological Help for Students with Depression

Jan 12, 2005 · Replies 4 · Jan 14, 2005

Replies: 4

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Finding Financial Aid for College Transfers

Jan 11, 2005 · Replies 5 · Jan 13, 2005

Replies: 5

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High School Physics: What to Take Next Year?

Jan 10, 2005 · Replies 3 · Jan 13, 2005

Replies: 3

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Rebuilding the University SPS Group: Seeking Advice & Ideas

Jan 12, 2005 · Replies 8 · Jan 13, 2005

Replies: 8

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Ever feel like you don't know what you're doing in life ?

Dec 31, 2004 · Replies 8 · Jan 12, 2005

Replies: 8

Views: 4K

Are There Errors in Barger and Olsson's Mechanics Textbook?

Dec 28, 2004 · Replies 2 · Jan 12, 2005

Replies: 2

Views: 6K

Please help I want to study physics

Jan 4, 2005 · Replies 2 · Jan 12, 2005

Replies: 2

Views: 4K

Is the University of Sydney Good for Mechatronics and Physics?

Jan 5, 2005 · Replies 2 · Jan 12, 2005

Replies: 2

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How Should Undergrads List Unpublished Papers on Resumes?

Dec 20, 2004 · Replies 5 · Jan 11, 2005

Replies: 5

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Late Starter looking for advice

Jan 2, 2005 · Replies 10 · Jan 11, 2005

Replies: 10

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Programs Question about Bachelor's Degree

Jan 8, 2005 · Replies 8 · Jan 10, 2005

Replies: 8

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Calculus-Based Physics: How Much is Needed?

Jan 8, 2005 · Replies 8 · Jan 9, 2005

Replies: 8

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Developing Deductive Reasoning: Strategies to Strengthen Your Mind

Dec 25, 2004 · Replies 4 · Jan 9, 2005

Replies: 4

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Can self-training lead to becoming a successful inventor?

Jan 7, 2005 · Replies 4 · Jan 8, 2005

Replies: 4

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What Is a Physicist? - Learn About the Profession

Jan 6, 2005 · Replies 6 · Jan 8, 2005

Replies: 6

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Understanding european/french higher education system/terminology

Dec 20, 2004 · Replies 17 · Jan 8, 2005

Replies: 17

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US Education System: School, SATs, GPA & More

Jan 6, 2005 · Replies 15 · Jan 7, 2005

Replies: 15

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Programs Majoring in Physics with a Minor in Computer Science: Maximizing Your Degree

Jan 7, 2005 · Replies 2 · Jan 7, 2005

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Schools Experiences at UK Universities - Sheffield & St. Andrews

Dec 29, 2004 · Replies 3 · Jan 7, 2005

Replies: 3

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Schools Making Grad School Decisions in Physics

Jan 3, 2005 · Replies 8 · Jan 7, 2005

Replies: 8

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The Greiner Series: Undergraduate Friendly?

Jan 6, 2005 · Replies 2 · Jan 7, 2005

Replies: 2

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Math Ability Internationally Tested

Jan 5, 2005 · Replies 11 · Jan 6, 2005

Replies: 11

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Programs Should You Start Over for a Bioinformatics Degree?

Jan 1, 2005 · Replies 5 · Jan 5, 2005

Replies: 5

Views: 4K

What role plays chemistry in a physics career

Dec 13, 2004 · Replies 5 · Jan 5, 2005

Replies: 5

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Schools Which Canadian Universities are Best for Aspiring Aerospace Engineers?

Dec 29, 2004 · Replies 3 · Jan 3, 2005

Replies: 3

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NASA prerequisites for engineering

Dec 26, 2004 · Replies 2 · Jan 2, 2005

Replies: 2

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Studying Learning Calculus: Intuitive & Physical Approach

Dec 28, 2004 · Replies 6 · Jan 1, 2005

Replies: 6

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Help Guide for High School Junior in Southern Illinois

Dec 31, 2004 · Replies 3 · Jan 1, 2005

Replies: 3

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Searching for the best way to the success

Dec 25, 2004 · Replies 1 · Jan 1, 2005

Replies: 1

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Essential Corequisites for Studying Physics: Math Topics and Areas

Dec 31, 2004 · Replies 2 · Jan 1, 2005

Replies: 2

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Schools Which Maryland Colleges Offer the Best Astrophysics Programs for Undergraduates?

Dec 18, 2004 · Replies 8 · Dec 31, 2004

Replies: 8

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Intend to move to Canada for graduate studies

Dec 30, 2004 · Replies 6 · Dec 31, 2004

Replies: 6

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Struggling in Physics: Seeking Advice for Learning Abilities

Dec 23, 2004 · Replies 2 · Dec 30, 2004

Replies: 2

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What Colleges Want for High Schoolers Taking AP Classes

Dec 13, 2004 · Replies 57 · Dec 29, 2004

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Testing What are some strategies for mastering the SAT?

Dec 16, 2004 · Replies 16 · Dec 27, 2004

Replies: 16

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Umass Dartmouth Computer Science Transfer: Where Can I Go?

Dec 25, 2004 · Replies 3 · Dec 27, 2004

Replies: 3

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Studying Books on quantum and plasma physics

Dec 23, 2004 · Replies 7 · Dec 26, 2004

Replies: 7

Views: 5K

Exploring Special Relativity: Two Events in Two Reference Frames

Dec 18, 2004 · Replies 2 · Dec 25, 2004

Replies: 2

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Academic advice for a prospective physics student.

Dec 24, 2004 · Replies 2 · Dec 25, 2004

Replies: 2

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Preparing for AP Computer Science Test: Superclasses and Subclasses

Dec 17, 2004 · Replies 2 · Dec 24, 2004

Replies: 2

Views: 4K

Testing What Is GRE Exam 2005? My Gal Pal Knew

Dec 24, 2004 · Replies 3 · Dec 24, 2004

Replies: 3

Views: 2K

Programs What kind of math do I need for a physics major?

Dec 24, 2004 · Replies 2 · Dec 24, 2004

Replies: 2

Views: 6K

Schools What are some good out-of-state schools for Chem E transfer students?

Nov 4, 2004 · Replies 6 · Dec 23, 2004

Replies: 6

Views: 4K

Theoretical/speculative orientation of Alevel boards in Physicsd

Dec 16, 2004 · Replies 1 · Dec 23, 2004

Replies: 1

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Schools Physics Graduate School in Germany?

Dec 7, 2004 · Replies 4 · Dec 23, 2004

Replies: 4

Views: 11K

Studying Hey I am currently studying for engineering and have lust for

Dec 15, 2004 · Replies 2 · Dec 22, 2004

Replies: 2

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Schools Undergraduate colleges for physics

Dec 17, 2004 · Replies 4 · Dec 21, 2004

Replies: 4

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How Can a High School Student Prepare for a Career at NASA?

Dec 13, 2004 · Replies 2 · Dec 21, 2004

Replies: 2

Views: 3K

CalTech, My choice of school, but I need your help.

Dec 11, 2004 · Replies 22 · Dec 21, 2004

Replies: 22

Views: 22K

Courses What Summer Physics Courses Are Available for Students?

Dec 13, 2004 · Replies 2 · Dec 20, 2004

Replies: 2

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Deciding College Major: Balancing Interests & Abilities

Dec 20, 2004 · Replies 4 · Dec 20, 2004

Replies: 4

Views: 3K

I'm a mechanical engineer,wanna be a physicist,HOW?

Dec 16, 2004 · Replies 7 · Dec 20, 2004

Replies: 7

Views: 6K

Mathematics for Physics Majors - Calculus, Linear Algebra & More

Dec 13, 2004 · Replies 13 · Dec 20, 2004

Replies: 13

Views: 6K

Deciding Between Math and Physics: Which is the More Challenging Major?

Dec 18, 2004 · Replies 8 · Dec 19, 2004

Replies: 8

Views: 33K

Physics in Australia: Sydney, Brisbane/Melbourne, Perth

Dec 18, 2004 · Replies 3 · Dec 19, 2004

Replies: 3

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Schools What should I do after college for a career in photonics or quantum computing?

Dec 12, 2004 · Replies 2 · Dec 19, 2004

Replies: 2

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Testing Help w/ physics gre problem: radiation spectra

Dec 18, 2004 · Replies 4 · Dec 18, 2004

Replies: 4

Views: 4K

Schools World`s best physics Ph.D university

Dec 8, 2004 · Replies 17 · Dec 18, 2004

Replies: 17

Views: 17K

Programs What's an economics major to do?

Dec 16, 2004 · Replies 2 · Dec 17, 2004

Replies: 2

Views: 3K

Where to Start: Navigating the World of Medical Physics Education

Dec 5, 2004 · Replies 2 · Dec 16, 2004

Replies: 2

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NC State vs Chapel Hill for undergraduate

Dec 5, 2004 · Replies 2 · Dec 12, 2004

Replies: 2

Views: 6K

Enviromental Physics: What Is It?

Dec 5, 2004 · Replies 1 · Dec 12, 2004

Replies: 1

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Programs What are all the jobs you can get with a Physics PhD?

Dec 10, 2004 · Replies 5 · Dec 12, 2004

Replies: 5

Views: 15K

US Education Levels: After High School

Dec 3, 2004 · Replies 10 · Dec 11, 2004

Replies: 10

Views: 6K

Schools College/university with a very good all-around science program

Nov 29, 2004 · Replies 5 · Dec 11, 2004

Replies: 5

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Programs Ok, you math majors, what is your job?

Dec 8, 2004 · Replies 10 · Dec 11, 2004

Replies: 10

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Schools Minimum grade for admission into med colleges

Dec 7, 2004 · Replies 8 · Dec 11, 2004

Replies: 8

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Advice for Struggling Physics Major: Get Help Now!

Nov 14, 2004 · Replies 7 · Dec 10, 2004

Replies: 7

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Become a Professor: Steps After PhD

Dec 10, 2004 · Replies 2 · Dec 10, 2004

Replies: 2

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What is teaching like in London?

Dec 6, 2004 · Replies 5 · Dec 10, 2004

Replies: 5

Views: 3K

What is the role of computers in the field of physics?

Nov 10, 2004 · Replies 9 · Dec 9, 2004

Replies: 9

Views: 4K

Schools Acceptance to U of M: College Admissions Today

Dec 6, 2004 · Replies 20 · Dec 9, 2004

Replies: 20

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Schools Prepare for Upperlevel College Physics Finals

Dec 5, 2004 · Replies 5 · Dec 9, 2004

Replies: 5

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