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Studying Intermediate Physics Books: Mechanics, Electrodynamics for College

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WELL-PAYING physics summer internships?

  • DarkEternal
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APS Job Fairs 2005: Maximize Your Job Search

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Crossroads: Choosing to Become a Physicist

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Difference between ESM and Mechanical Engr?

  • Mr. A
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US Visa issues for science students/scholars

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Is UCI a good physics school compared to Copenhagen University?

  • Dracovich
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Website for self-learning purpose needed

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Schools Top US Universities for Undergrad Business Programs

  • Euphoriet
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Sophomore in High School Seeking Physics Books

  • Zeppelin_Child
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What does it take to become a mathematician researcher?

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What Are the Global Trends in Math Education and Textbook Choices?

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Best to study by Personality and Skill

  • stjimmy
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MCA vs MBA for geography graduate with leadership skills

  • heman
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Help finding resources for vector problems in accelerated physics

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Skills Needed for Science and Engineering

  • stjimmy
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Schools What valuable lessons can be learned from graduate students' research anecdotes?

  • ZapperZ
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3 Maths in each of the semesters next year

  • NINHARDCOREFAN
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What is the rarity of a straight-A student?

  • recon
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Schools Recommendations for College Majors: Physics, Astronomy, Psychology

  • sdp
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Schools What Colleges Can I Get Into with My Grades and Test Scores?

  • relskid
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Schools Do My Grades and Activities Make Me a Strong Candidate for Top Universities?

  • Illuminus
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Job opportunities for an Astrophysics?

  • !Live_4Ever!
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Top Grades for MIT - What Do They Mean?

  • Mika-Yugo
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Is vocational education the key to motivating students towards success?

  • Bartholomew
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Was Einstein a Boring Lecturer?

  • The_Professional
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Can a Math Major Become a Successful University Professor?

  • Eratosthenes
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Is Education Too Focused on Math and Science?

  • Greg Bernhardt
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Requirements for making it to MIT

  • heman
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Studying Study Tips: Ace Your Exams & Keep Good Notes

  • Roxy
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What is the education level of Philosophy Forum Members?

  • dekoi
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Sleep Patterns of Physics/Engineering Students

  • Alem2000
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What should a 15-year-old interested in physics and math already know?

  • WORLD-HEN
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Can Talent and Passion Coexist in Applied Mathematics?

  • Bladibla
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Schools Making Up for a Low GPA: Applying to Grad School

  • fourier jr
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SUmmer Research Opportunities/Science Programs

  • Simfish
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MIT Deferred: Picking Up Grades for Mid-Year Report

  • Tom McCurdy
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What do you want to be? Question

  • munky99999
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Fix Low GPA: Options to Improve Academic Transcripts

  • kdinser
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Numerical weather models suitable for a school program

  • Barbarian_of_Barooga
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Can I Make a Contribution to Mathematics Without a PhD?

  • Icebreaker
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Testing Should I Take the SAT at the Beginning of Senior Year?

  • Euphoriet
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Schools College selection guidance needed

  • skrrp
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Better Education through Competition

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

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

  • derekmohammed
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Growing Up: Scared and Lost - Gareth's Story

  • gazzo
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Overcoming Failure: Advice for Students

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

  • sequence
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Educating for Critical Decision-Making: Beyond Job Preparation

  • Dissident Dan
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Programs Should I minor in math as a physics major?

  • Kelvin
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Commercial Airline Pilot profession prospects?

  • Coldie
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Submit this essay for summer programs?

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

  • Moneer81
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Rank US Universities for Physics Program

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

  • urbettybo0p
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Schools Importance of engineering college selection

  • kdinser
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Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Engineer

  • EngTechno
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How much weight do GRE scores carry in physics admissions?

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

  • alex caps
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Programs Dual degree in chemical and materials engineering at UF: feasible or overambitious?

  • omagdon7
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Do all graduate school applicants need to take the GRE?

  • Clausius2
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What math do I need ahead for a basic E&M course?

  • Andromeda321
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Courses Is a Calculus Based Physics Course Right for Me?

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

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Is Halliday & Resnick current and suitable for self-study with grade 11 physics?

  • TheShapeOfTime
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Why is mathematics called math in the US and maths in the UK?

  • Kieron
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Programs Same institution for both graduate and undergraduate degrees

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

  • Feynmanfan
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What does academic education cost?

  • Joel
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Where to find AS level physics practice questions

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Free online psychological help for students with depression

  • ambuj123
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Finding Financial Aid for College Transfers

  • amb123
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High School Physics: What to Take Next Year?

  • T@P
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How to rebuild and sustain a university SPS chapter

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

  • kv2
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Are There Errors in Barger and Olsson's Mechanics Textbook?

  • theFuture
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Career advice for a mid-life physics student starting at 44

  • Abstruce
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Is the University of Sydney Good for Mechatronics and Physics?

  • cosmon
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How Should Undergrads List Unpublished Papers on Resumes?

  • Laura1013
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Late Starter looking for advice

  • EProph
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Receiving and Relationships assembly

  • ruby_duby
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Programs Can I get a second bachelor's degree in physics after CS degree?

  • brianparks
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My Semester Examinations - Seeking Advice

  • somy
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Calculus-Based Physics: How Much is Needed?

  • GCT
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Developing Deductive Reasoning: Strategies to Strengthen Your Mind

  • EngTechno
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Can self-training lead to becoming a successful inventor?

  • EngTechno
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What Is a Physicist? - Learn About the Profession

  • marlon
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Understanding european/french higher education system/terminology

  • Hercule Poirot
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How does the US education system work, SATs, and GPA?

  • p_branes
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Programs Does a physics major with a computer science minor mean fewer physics classes?

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Schools Making Grad School Decisions in Physics

  • JasonZ
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The Greiner Series: Undergraduate Friendly?

  • ganymede
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Math Ability Internationally Tested

  • marlon
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Programs Should You Start Over for a Bioinformatics Degree?

  • Wunsch
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What role plays chemistry in a physics career

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Fundraiser ideas for tsunami relief through school clubs

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