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Programs Should I become an Astrophysicist or Experimental Physicist?
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Admissions Applying for summer programs and picking a field.
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Schools Can I Get Into Top European MSc Physics Programs with a 2:1 Degree?
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Schools Help for College Major Decision: Quantum Mechanics, Engineering & Cosmology
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Programs Are these online master's degrees any good?
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Programs Image processing skills in biosensors and fiber optics
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Studying Self-studying quantum mechanics
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Programs Summer Research at CERN or CalTech: Which is the Better Option for Grad School?
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Programs I can't decide between AI and Physics....
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Studying Starting from Scratch and learning Advanced Math
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Compare these two Linear Algebra courses
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Programs Is 23 too late to start chasing after a physics degree?
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Schools Struggling with physics as a life choice, depression, etc....
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Schools Should I transfer to a harder/better university? (CS)
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Other Mathematics: A Key to Understanding Metaphysics?
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Programs Ideas to find a good end of degree project?
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Programs Is a High GPA in an Easier Degree or a Lower GPA in a Harder Degree More Valuable?
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Programs Are There Online Master's Programs in Physics?
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How Can I Effectively Explore Research Topics on My Own?
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Testing Bombed the Physics GRE....Now What?
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Schools Good Schools or Colleges to Become a Chemist
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Programs Can I Get a Physics Masters Degree with Undergrad Biology Background?
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Studying What are Possible Thesis Topics for Atmospheric Physics?
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Programs Can't decide to choose the MSC programs in Physics
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Programs Scared of starting Physics degree, advice?
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Other Reasons an NSF Fellowship app would be declined?
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Programs Need help with majoring in either chemistry or physics
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Programs SULI Argonne Internship - Things It Can Lead To
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Schools Common College Application Activities -- what should I list?
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Admissions Is it too late for OSU's early action if I submit my application tomorrow?
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Admissions Will a mediocre GRFP proposal hurt my Grad admission chances
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Career that lets you travel lots/to remote locations?
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Courses Quantum mechanics and astrophysics prerequirements
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Courses How much trigonometry is used in high level math?
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Schools Intelligence necessary for graduate school?
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Admissions To waive or not to waive on FERPA
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Physicists working with engineering
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Programs Computer science minor for a physics major
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Schools Is math/physics dual major worth it?(to get into grad school
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Programs How did you choose your STEM major?
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Schools Frustrated computer science student
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Schools Will my minor affect grad school admission?
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What basic math do I need to learn for Mech Engineering
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Which Electrical Engineering Track Should I Choose?
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Courses Quantum Mechanics Math Course
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Other Seeking Physics Undergrad Thesis Problem
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Studying How to feel motivated to start learning?
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Courses Can Graduate Students Enroll in Courses Outside Their PhD Subject?
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Studying Research Opportunities as an Amateur
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How do instructors feel about writing letters of recommendation for students?
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MS vs PhD in Robotics:Which Program is Best for You?
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Schools Did anyone ever failed a physics class in college?
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Courses Retake a C+ in upper level physics elective?
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Studying How can I regain motivation in studying Physics?
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Testing One Week to Physics GRE 2016: Tips from past exam takers?
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Admissions Asking for letter of recommendation from current professor?
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Programs Materials PhD help: Low GRE score spooks physics major
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Schools Low cost distance education universities
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Courses Which Math Elective Best Prepares for Advanced Quantum Mechanics?
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Admissions PhD Application Personal Statement Help: How Detailed?
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Programs Astronomy master's degree with a bachelor's degree in law?
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MHB Study Tips: Self-Studying Math Books
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Schools Graduate School Admissions for Astronomy Program
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Programs Exploring STEM: Math, Physics, and Engineering Majors
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Courses Do I have to take Human Biology in O levels?
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Question about Organic Chemistry and Physical Chemistry
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Studying Please tell me some names of QFT topics.
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Programs Trouble with Physics, Keep going?
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Courses What physics class should I start out with?
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Programs Advice on majoring in physics and more
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Photonics/Communications Physics: University Research Fields
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Admissions PhD in UK and USA: is it useful to have a European MSc?
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Is current HEP-th research necessarily collaborative?
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Studying How to study from a Real Analysis textbook like this
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Probability or Mathematical Statistics?
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Programs Master's in Engineering Without Engineering Undergrad
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Admissions Strong GPA, Research, References--Bad GRE Score
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Is it possible to get a PhD in Physics in 2 years in the US?
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Admissions How to balance idealism and science?
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Admissions Applying to physics bridge programs as a non-URM woman?
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Research Area for Nuclear Engineering Ph.D
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Schools Maryland STEM Colleges: Best Options for High Schooler
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Other Find Research Ideas for an Undergrad Summer Program
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Schools Programming requirements for math grad schools ?
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Other Find Physics Internships: Tips & Advice for Success
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Courses Course suggestion for student interested in Condensed Matter
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Admissions Applying to a Physics Masters Program
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Programs Need help choosing a track in physics major
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Schools How does my grade in a foreign language affect grad school?
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Studying How Do I Present Incomplete Research at My First International Conference?
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Other I'm 25. How to be a philosopher of physics?
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Studying Advanced quantum mechanics in high-energy theory/cosmology
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Studying How to Learn both Differential Geometry and Relativity?
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Thermochemistry & Gases in Electrical Engineering?
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Admissions Should I email potential advisors when applying to masters program
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Other Senior Project Ideas & Tips for Physics Students
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Schools How would I become a firearms designer?
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Masters Guidance: Aerospace Grad for Chemical Engineering
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Self-Study or Classes: Which Path to Computer Engineering After High School?
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