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Schools Choosing a potential major for college?
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Programs Choosing a Career Path: Math or Medicine?
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Homework sets for Intro Optics/Waves (e.g. MIT 8.03)
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Other Do theoretical physicists use significant figures?
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Other Is Studying Physics Worth It After Pursuing Other Careers?
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Programs Are doubts about physics common for undergrads?
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Schools Is a GRE Verbal Score of 155 Enough for Top Physics Graduate Programs?
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Admissions PhD Application: Personal Statement in Story-Telling Style?
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Schools Double majoring in Mech E and Physics - Grad school
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Studying Recommendation to my study program for Physics/Math
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Schools Associate's in Physics at Community College: Worth It?
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Admissions PhD Application -- Is Publication to Smaller Journals necessary?
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How to start with advanced physics
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Other Can a normal IQ person study Physics?
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Other I like both Math and physics -- How to choose between them?
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Courses My physics 1 & 2 teacher skipped so much material....
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Programs Concerns about math in engineering
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Admissions Best course of action for admission.
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Studying Programming Struggles for Physics Majors: Ideas to Cope
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Other Phenomenology vs theoretical physics -- What should I choose?
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Admissions Do I have a chance to get into MIT?
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Programs Electronics engineering or material science engineering?
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Testing Difficulty with Modern Physics Midterm
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Where to go from here? a book question....
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Studying How should I spend my winter break?
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Schools When do I get to study what I want in college?
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Studying Are there any resources for studying calculus and physics?
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Studying Theoretical physics or pure mathematics?
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Admissions Where should I apply? Physics PhD programs
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A question for physics students and professors :)
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Schools Is This a Typical Undergrad Physics Experience?
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Schools Community college GPA and Chem grad school?
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Courses Online math courses toward physics options?
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Admissions Resume Tips for Medical Physics PhD Application
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Programs Black physics major - grad admissions
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I'm nothing without my calculator....
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Courses Is Taking Three Math Courses in One Semester a Good Idea for a Math Major?
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Programs Physics or Applied Math Graduate Programs?
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Programs Should I Switch Masters Programs Due to a Name Change?
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Admissions From Philosophy to Physics: A Graduate School Prospect's Story
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Other Taking java learning to the next level
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Courses Is the International Bachelor of Science the Right Choice for Me?
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Courses Differential equations theory course, is it useful?
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Courses Is Skipping Honors Physics Beneficial for Aspiring Theoretical Physicists?
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Schools Transferring from an Indiana CC to UIUC
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Programs Can I do a masters in math or...?
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Courses Should I pursue an Xseries or a credit-course?
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What is online test series for exams?
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Programs Physics Graduate Programs with No Official Background
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Schools Math Research for High Schoolers
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Can a physicist become a mathematician and succeed in academia?
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Programs Best minor for a Mechanical Engineering student?
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Schools Top schools in North America in strings and quantum gravity
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Insights So I Am Your Intro Physics Instructor - Comments
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Programs Software Engineering or Computer Science degree?
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Admissions Can you get PhD funding without a distinction in masters?
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How can I submit for comments to STR and GTR experts my work
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Who is the person with more educational background?
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Courses Can a Ninth Grader Handle Geometry and Chemistry Together?
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Schools University advice for mechanical engineering?
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Other Is Struggling in Mechanics Normal as a Physics Major?
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Other Can You Succeed in Astronomy Without Strong Spatial Ability?
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Studying Learn Basic Plasma Physics: What Else Do I Need?
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Can I Still Become a Physicist Despite Struggling with Math?
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Programs Picking an engineering program with a Physics bachelor's degree
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Mathematical Physics or Theoretical Physics
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Schools Elite School vs. Perfect Overseas Undergrad Research Opportunity
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Courses Would this course load be manageable?
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Courses 5 Math Classes in a Semester - Too Much?
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Courses How Much Physics is Involved in an M.D. in Radiology?
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Other Choice of topic for Masters thesis
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Programs Masters in Physics for undecided Specialization
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Programs Associates in ME to bachelors in CS
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Other Will building a telescope help my resume?
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Courses Does this group theory course look useful to a physicist?
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Other Senior Project (HS): Physics Research Paper
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Admissions Math Major Struggles with GRE Despite High GPA
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Programs Programs and Courses about the Missile Defense
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Other Reading 'Gravitation', I need more background....
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Courses AP Chem vs Honors Physics: Choosing the Right Course for College Applications
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Courses Should I take calculus 2,3 and diff. eqs at CC while in HS?
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Programs Freshman Physics Major at UTA: Should I Study Abroad?
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Studying What Are the Prerequisites for Learning Quantum Physics?
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Essential skills for science and math review
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Testing Prep for GRE Physics Test: Serway & Jewette vs Halliday & Resnick
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Testing Mastering Normal Modes: Tips for Solving Physics GRE Questions Quickly
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Courses Tips for keeping on top of all the coursework
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Studying Is it worth studying Aerospace engineering for Astronomy?
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Courses How could I gain a career in biophysics?
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Admissions What are my chances getting into masters program?
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Courses Is Skipping Calc I and II Worth It? Considerations for Freshman Physics Majors
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Studying Reading Bishop & Goldberg's Tensor Analysis: Prerequisites for Physicists
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Schools Which university in Canada is best for mining engineering?
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Am i disgracing my scientific career by taking a course?
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Have You Served as PI or Co-PI on a Federally Funded Project?
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Programs What type of engineering uses a lot of thermo?
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Other I wanna become a theoretical physicist(questions and doubts)
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Studying How should I prepare for a Physics Undergrad?
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Programs Should I do research my freshman year?
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Programs Physics BS vs. Applied Physics (Computational) BS
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