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Studying Gerardus 't Hooft receipe for a self-learner of physics
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Is it possible to self study calculus 2?
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Other Going to Uni for astrophysics but I'm kind of scared
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Studying Can I Get an A- in Any Class with These Strategies?
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Testing I couldn't take AP test; what's the probable aftermath?
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Studying Learn Physics: Self-Paced Summer Course for 16yo High School Student
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Getting started with Physics and Math
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Programs What makes a good medical physics school?
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Studying What is the order to learn physics?
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Where to start? I want to be an astrophysicist....
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Programs Dual Major Undergraduate program vs. Extra year
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Courses Can 18 units be manageable and if so what are some tips
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Need Algebra Studying Resource Help (Thanks)
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Testing Need Help planning my study for Physics GRE
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Admissions PhD Interview at DAMPT, Cambridge: Questions & Advice
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Admissions Importance of undergrad research experience?
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Studying How Can I Improve My Understanding of Physics, Especially Quantum Mechanics?
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How to Self-Study Special Relativity Effectively?
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Programs Is a Computer Science Background Enough for an MS in Astrophysics?
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I am just about to go into my exam year, what do I expect?
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Studying Should I take physics 1 and chemistry 2 simultaneously?
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Other USAPhO test -- When should I be able to answer these questions?
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Other Include In Progress Paper/Thesis on CV?
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Admissions Undergraduate research experience with no results
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Seeking Online Mentor for Electrical Engineering N1 | Alex (47 yrs)
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Studying Openstax textbooks for AP Physics -- Opinions / Experiences?
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Schools Being a scientist -- I need to choose my university major now....
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Question about studying statistical mechanics before or after MQ?
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Admissions Apply for Cambridge/Oxford PhD: Tips for Selling Yourself to Top Professors
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Schools Two C grades on transcript, options for grad school?
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Other Considering a Physics Graduate Program: Pros & Cons
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Courses Mechatronics vs Materials science, which course first?
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Studying Overcoming Troubles Studying in College
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MSc in Theoretical (Mathematical) Physics,KCL vs Edinburgh
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Programs Personal: Engineering Physics vs Other Engineering Majors
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Programs Grants and fellowships, how do they work?
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Admissions Critique my statement of purpose for Ivy Physics Ph.D
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Other I'm home schooled. How do I go about learning physics?
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Programs Transfer programs and don't mention old one
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Schools Survived First Year of Physics Ph.D Program Now What
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Can I Achieve My Dream of Becoming a Physicist?
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Courses Failed Physics 2. What can I do to help get better?
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Other Quantum Information and General Relativity
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Other Catch Up in Mathematics: Study Plan & Book Recommendations
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Other Advice on Physics Grades & Majoring Choices
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Are proofs from calc class needed for EE?
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Admissions What are my odds of getting into a PhD program?
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Admissions DFT & VASP Experience for Graduate Programs in SS Physics
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Studying Tips on learning quantum mechanics
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Schools Bio/applied math undergrad wanting to do physics grad school
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Attend an average PhD program or wait a year to retake the GRE?
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Other BA in Astrophysics -> MS in Applied Physics -> PhD in Applied Physics
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MHB I can never get started on my Math homework.
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Other Career in academia or government/industrial work?
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29 years old, undergraduate student, anxious about future
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Other Better Supervisor or preferred field?
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Other Switching Supervisors in Graduate Programs: Procedures and Implications
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Is a Career in Antenna Design Possible with a Bachelor's Degree in EE?
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Heat Transfer in Electrical Engineering (EE): What to Expect?
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Courses Need Help deciding which classes to take
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Is Chemical Engineering right for me?
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Courses Switch from Physics to Engineering as a Junior -- Coursework?
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Courses What are the most math heavy subjects besides Math?
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Schools University is such a spaghetti cluster of choice
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Programs BA vs. BS In Physics + Why can't I get a BS in Both Math and
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Programs Amsterdam vs Utrecht Theoretical Physics
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Different classification of subfields of Physics.
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Other Should I study in Egypt or abroad?
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Courses What is a course in math modeling like compared to physics?
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Schools Will bad math grades hurt my chances at grad school given....
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Admissions How Do Graduate Schools Evaluate Multiple Degrees with Varying GPAs?
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Studying Bombed Thermal Midterm, Advice for Final Exam
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Admissions Reapplying to Engineering: Physics II, Calc II Or ODE?
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Schools UCB vs UCSD: Grad School & High Energy Physics
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Programs Inexpensive applied physics/mathmatics masters
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Physics BS Heading to MS in Aerospace Tips
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Studying Physics Self-Study: Tips for Upper Classmen
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Programs What Are the Key Concepts of Complex Systems Physics for Master's Students?
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Programs Is Medical Physics a Rewarding Career Path?
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Looking for some order to learn algebra
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Schools Will a B in Linear Algebra hurt my grad school chances?
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Schools Math "road map" for learning college math
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Schools What is the best grad school for me? Applied math....
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Schools Which grad schools would be a match for me?
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Studying How best to prepare for MSc. in Astrophysics
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Courses Thoughts on Taking Statics, Physics, Calc 4 in one quarter
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Courses What topics in Calculus IV are typically in a PDE course?
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Courses Which version of Real Analysis to take?
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Need advice -- Physics vs. Engineering vs. Computer Science....
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What calculus is needed for understanding classical physics
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Programs Interested in operations research, help choosing a major?
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Schools What is best for me, applied physics or pure physics?
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Schools Curious for your input to accept my graduate school offer
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Schools Is a C grade in thermo really bad?
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Schools Dealing with Competitive Dynamics in University: A Scientist's Perspective
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Studying Advice On Self Study Choices for Physics
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Programs Considering a double major in chem and engineering physics
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Studying What is better, Astrophysics or Cosmology?
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Schools How good is the cosmology program at OSU? (Ohio State University)
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Testing Is the Math GRE Necessary for a Physics Program?
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