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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....
  • Radhey
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Question about studying statistical mechanics before or after MQ?
  • Jianphys17
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Admissions Apply for Cambridge/Oxford PhD: Tips for Selling Yourself to Top Professors
  • Salah93
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Schools Two C grades on transcript, options for grad school?
  • abk1207
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Other Considering a Physics Graduate Program: Pros & Cons
  • Diracobama
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Courses Mechatronics vs Materials science, which course first?
  • Jarfi
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Studying Overcoming Troubles Studying in College
  • Austin Chang
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MSc in Theoretical (Mathematical) Physics,KCL vs Edinburgh
  • bananabandana
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Programs Personal: Engineering Physics vs Other Engineering Majors
  • xdbvdbx
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Programs Grants and fellowships, how do they work?
  • Tone L
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Admissions Critique my statement of purpose for Ivy Physics Ph.D
  • QFT25
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Other I'm home schooled. How do I go about learning physics?
  • member 624364
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Programs Transfer programs and don't mention old one
  • trivialsolution
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Schools Survived First Year of Physics Ph.D Program Now What
  • xdrgnh
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Can I Achieve My Dream of Becoming a Physicist?
  • Zoiona
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Courses Failed Physics 2. What can I do to help get better?
  • jlmccart03
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Other Quantum Information and General Relativity
  • leo.
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Other Catch Up in Mathematics: Study Plan & Book Recommendations
  • ZeroIQ
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Other Advice on Physics Grades & Majoring Choices
  • Razzella
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Are proofs from calc class needed for EE?
  • sk2017
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Admissions What are my odds of getting into a PhD program?
  • Acceptablyvegi
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Admissions DFT & VASP Experience for Graduate Programs in SS Physics
  • rockyleg
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Studying Tips on learning quantum mechanics
  • Rockey
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Schools Bio/applied math undergrad wanting to do physics grad school
  • sailorpluto
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Attend an average PhD program or wait a year to retake the GRE?
  • majormuss
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Other BA in Astrophysics -> MS in Applied Physics -> PhD in Applied Physics
  • Angela Ituriaga
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I can never get started on my Math homework.
  • I hate homework
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Other Career in academia or government/industrial work?
  • tbirgy
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29 years old, undergraduate student, anxious about future
  • upigdir
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Other Better Supervisor or preferred field?
  • Emmanouil
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Other Switching Supervisors in Graduate Programs: Procedures and Implications
  • karate kid
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Is a Career in Antenna Design Possible with a Bachelor's Degree in EE?
  • amg63
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Heat Transfer in Electrical Engineering (EE): What to Expect?
  • amg63
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Courses Need Help deciding which classes to take
  • Geo_Zegarra2018
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Is Chemical Engineering right for me?
  • chris4542
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Courses Switch from Physics to Engineering as a Junior -- Coursework?
  • Christopher Winig
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Courses What are the most math heavy subjects besides Math?
  • WorldHello
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Schools University is such a spaghetti cluster of choice
  • Jupitermallows
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Programs BA vs. BS In Physics + Why can't I get a BS in Both Math and
  • RJLiberator
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Programs Amsterdam vs Utrecht Theoretical Physics
  • Ptolemy17
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Different classification of subfields of Physics.
  • Jana163
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Other Should I study in Egypt or abroad?
  • Ahmed el tantawi
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Courses What is a course in math modeling like compared to physics?
  • Vitani11
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Schools Will bad math grades hurt my chances at grad school given....
  • scarletpoison
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Admissions How Do Graduate Schools Evaluate Multiple Degrees with Varying GPAs?
  • LyleJr
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Studying Bombed Thermal Midterm, Advice for Final Exam
  • SoundsOfScience
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Admissions Reapplying to Engineering: Physics II, Calc II Or ODE?
  • Derp215
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Schools UCB vs UCSD: Grad School & High Energy Physics
  • randomguy2335
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Programs Inexpensive applied physics/mathmatics masters
  • rppearso
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Physics BS Heading to MS in Aerospace Tips
  • Angelo Niforatos
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Studying Physics Self-Study: Tips for Upper Classmen
  • CmSmith
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Programs What Are the Key Concepts of Complex Systems Physics for Master's Students?
  • Quriousics
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Programs Is Medical Physics a Rewarding Career Path?
  • Mulz
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Looking for some order to learn algebra
  • awholenumber
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Schools Will a B in Linear Algebra hurt my grad school chances?
  • arnbobo
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Schools Math "road map" for learning college math
  • LLT71
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Schools What is the best grad school for me? Applied math....
  • Joshua Steier
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Schools Which grad schools would be a match for me?
  • Reissner
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Studying How best to prepare for MSc. in Astrophysics
  • Comscistudent
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Courses Thoughts on Taking Statics, Physics, Calc 4 in one quarter
  • Austin Newton
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Courses What topics in Calculus IV are typically in a PDE course?
  • Eclair_de_XII
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Courses Which version of Real Analysis to take?
  • gstroot
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Need advice -- Physics vs. Engineering vs. Computer Science....
  • Craig Scott
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What calculus is needed for understanding classical physics
  • Quantum Velocity
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Programs Interested in operations research, help choosing a major?
  • Walker23
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Schools What is best for me, applied physics or pure physics?
  • Felix Gonzales
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Schools Curious for your input to accept my graduate school offer
  • Marc.Lowe
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Schools Is a C grade in thermo really bad?
  • Ahmed Abdalla
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Schools Dealing with Competitive Dynamics in University: A Scientist's Perspective
  • scolipede
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Studying Advice On Self Study Choices for Physics
  • MiloBoots
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Programs Considering a double major in chem and engineering physics
  • Malik Oliver
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Studying What is better, Astrophysics or Cosmology?
  • Gjmdp
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Schools How good is the cosmology program at OSU? (Ohio State University)
  • dietcokeofevil
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Testing Is the Math GRE Necessary for a Physics Program?
  • Silviu
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Other Advice from all who have completed an MS Thesis
  • random_soldier
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Studying How can I effectively memorize diagrams for my engineering courses?
  • Sanchayan Ghosh
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How to develop a proper base to pursue an MS in Robotics?
  • vio
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Other Guidance for Undergraduate Research
  • frozenyak12
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Admissions Unsure about accepting PhD offer
  • Bishop556
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Schools Princeton vs. UChicago Biophysics Undergrad
  • traviata
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How to further metrology study from machine design approach?
  • Sanchayan Ghosh
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Courses I think I failed my mechanics course
  • Vitani11
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Insights Niches for Publishable Undergraduate Research - Comments
  • Dr. Courtney
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Studying What is the most effective way to study?
  • Dusty912
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Schools What is the best for an experimental particle physicist?
  • aveline de grandpre
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Schools Interested in learning physics after graduating college
  • Alex Cauthen
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Schools BS in Econ, back to school sooner than later... Hopefully?
  • Tandem
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Where to start learning electronics engineering on my own?
  • Electronicslover
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Courses What other chemistry courses use the periodic table?
  • Ric-Veda
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Other Possible tracks during Masters Aerospace Engineering?
  • FAlonso
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Courses Do I need Physics and Calculus in HS for uni?
  • ccaatt
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Mathematical topics for high school investigation
  • Rodrigo Olivera
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Programs Advice for getting through the physics major?
  • John Jacke
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Schools Is the Open University Degree in Physics/Maths-Physics Worth It for Hobbyists?
  • RahSuh
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Courses What mathematics courses should one take for physics?
  • Vitani11
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Admissions Mathematics PhD Admissions from BS in EE?
  • NOPE1243
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Choose Physics or Engineering: Advice for Uni Students in Auckland
  • abcd
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Admissions CERN Summer Student Program: Boost Your Grad School Application
  • Silviu
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Other Exam grades and postdoc positions
  • spaghetti3451
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