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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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Other Advice from all who have completed an MS Thesis
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Studying How can I effectively memorize diagrams for my engineering courses?
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How to develop a proper base to pursue an MS in Robotics?
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Other Guidance for Undergraduate Research
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Admissions Unsure about accepting PhD offer
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Schools Princeton vs. UChicago Biophysics Undergrad
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How to further metrology study from machine design approach?
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Courses I think I failed my mechanics course
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Insights Niches for Publishable Undergraduate Research - Comments
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Studying What is the most effective way to study?
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Schools What is the best for an experimental particle physicist?
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Schools Interested in learning physics after graduating college
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Schools BS in Econ, back to school sooner than later... Hopefully?
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Where to start learning electronics engineering on my own?
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Courses What other chemistry courses use the periodic table?
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Other Possible tracks during Masters Aerospace Engineering?
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Courses Do I need Physics and Calculus in HS for uni?
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Mathematical topics for high school investigation
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Programs Advice for getting through the physics major?
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Schools Is the Open University Degree in Physics/Maths-Physics Worth It for Hobbyists?
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Courses What mathematics courses should one take for physics?
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Admissions Mathematics PhD Admissions from BS in EE?
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Choose Physics or Engineering: Advice for Uni Students in Auckland
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Admissions CERN Summer Student Program: Boost Your Grad School Application
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Other Exam grades and postdoc positions
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Other Success in high energy theory - supervisors' thoughts
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Programs How qualified would I be for EE as a math major?
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Courses How much maths in my chemistry course?
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Other Decided to switch from engineering to physics
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ChemEng newbie, looking for motivation
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Other What fields of physics are there?
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Studying How to ask questions during lecture/office hours?
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Schools Recommendation for Nuclear Engineering Graduate School
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Other Senior project ideas? - Physics/Engineering
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Other Astroparticle Physics Paper idea
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Courses What Classes Should I Take for Quantum Computing at UIC?
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IB Extended Essay Ideas (viscosity)?
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Programs What is involved in gravitational wave research?
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Mathematical Physics or Standard physics?
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Schools I'm not sure which school to choose....
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Studying Preparing for high energy physics MSc at ETH Zurich and Ecol
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