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Admissions What Graduate Programs Should I Apply to?
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Insights Why Study Physics? A Bit Goes a Long Way - Comments
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Schools Which US schools can I hope to be admitted to for a PhD?
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ENG/SCI UOFT With AS Level Grades
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Studying Difficulty of other topics in physics
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Courses Is the 3-2 engineering program right for me?
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Programs Help in choosing one Engineering Major along Physics Major.
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Schools Seeking Advice for Where to Apply to University in Ontario
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Other Choosing to be an academic in physics
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Programs Choosing a Master's degree in Physics
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Studying Why Am I Struggling with Polynomials and Rational Expressions in Algebra II?
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How would one prepare for mathematical physics?
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Schools Research Topic for Science High School Freshman in Physics
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Schools What university should I choose (Germany)
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Studying Take module on Quantum Computing or Stochastic Mechanics?
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Programs Which engineering major should I choose: EE or ME?
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Other Should I research outside of my school?
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Programs Weapons Engineering: best minors for tank designing
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Programs Nuke Minor: Can I Work at NPP w/ Math Degree?
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Programs Double major in physics and math vs physics degree?
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Programs Find Summer Programs in Applied Physics: Undergraduate Opportunities
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Programs 2nd year student can't decide between engineering and physics
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Courses Which subject is easier to pick up? (Undergraduate maths)
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What Exactly Do I Need To Study (Chemistry)
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String Theory and Theoretical vs. Mathematical Physics
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Schools Is It Better to Take Grade 12 Physics in High School or Wait Until University?
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Other What GPA is this percentage equivalent to?
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Studying What Are the Best Books to Learn Physics?
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Admissions Put down Multiple Research interests in application?
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Computational Cosmology: Undergrad Physics Student Guide
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Programs Starting a Nuclear Program, trying to get the news out.
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MSc Physics: Should My Sister Take an Entrance Exam?
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Courses Are these A-level options suitable for pursuing medicine at Cambridge?
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How Can I Deepen My Understanding of Calculus for Mechanical Engineering?
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Admissions Should Community Service Unrelated to My Graduate Program be Included on My CV?
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Pursuing a Physics Dream: Taking Classes in Physics/Chemistry
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Guidance please....How to learn more about Physics
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Studying Would it be possible to get a mentor?
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Is it Safe to Take Online Calculus Courses from For-Profit Schools?
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What is the scope of analytical research in astrophysics?
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Studying Should I expect myself to "know everything"?
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Programs Are there alternative paths to studying physics without a science background?
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Programs Transferring to UCLA for Physics: Advice Needed
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Becoming a mathematician - I am so depressed
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Admissions Gradschool App: Cover Letter Needed for CV?
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Testing What are the best online resources for AP Physics C?
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Courses Discrete Structures or Probability and Statistics Engineers
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Admissions Supervisor student relationship
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Teen Struggling to Become a Theoretical Physicist?
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Programs Which minor is better for a physics major: C.S. or math?
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Schools Is the university of toronto as hard as they say it is?
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Studying How to strenghten your preparation?
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Courses What Math Course is Best Paired with Linear Algebra?
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Maximizing Exam Success: Balancing Time and Focus on Multiple Topics
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Admissions Mechanical Engineering Personal Statement: Get Help Here
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Studying What is the best way to learn calculus?
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Programs I want to study for a Masters degree in the US
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Recommend journals to publish about radiation proteciton
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Studying How should I go about relearning Physics?
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Schools Open University - BSc Mathematics and Physics?
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Programs 26 yo pharma journalist looking for hard science masters.
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Programs Should I become an Astrophysicist or Experimental Physicist?
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Programs MS in Statistics or Data-mining
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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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