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Testing Physics GRE score below 600: retake or apply to schools without requiring it?

  • NucEngMajor
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Schools Good Schools or Colleges to Become a Chemist

  • Far Chemicals
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Programs Can I Get a Physics Masters Degree with Undergrad Biology Background?

  • BNeville Triplett
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Studying What are Possible Thesis Topics for Atmospheric Physics?

  • ecastro
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Programs Can't decide to choose the MSC programs in Physics

  • Atbuar
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Programs Scared of starting Physics degree, advice?

  • Alexstrasza
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Other Reasons an NSF Fellowship app would be declined?

  • bluechic92
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Programs Choosing between chemistry and physics major for nuclear work

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Programs SULI Argonne Internship - Things It Can Lead To

  • ModestyKing
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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?

  • Biscuit
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Admissions Will a mediocre GRFP proposal hurt my Grad admission chances

  • PeanutButterPuffin
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Career that lets you travel lots/to remote locations?

  • Alissa95
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Courses Quantum mechanics and astrophysics prerequirements

  • Gurasees
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Courses How much trigonometry is used in high level math?

  • ScienceMan
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Schools Intelligence necessary for graduate school?

  • Dishsoap
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Admissions To waive or not to waive on FERPA

  • Biscuit
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Physicists working with engineering

  • rfranceschetti
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Programs Computer science minor for a physics major

  • jamalkoiyess
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Schools Is math/physics dual major worth it?(to get into grad school

  • maughanster
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Programs How did you choose your STEM major?

  • Daveyzombie
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Schools Frustrated computer science student

  • SuperSusanoo
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Schools Will my minor affect grad school admission?

  • cje312
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What basic math do I need to learn for Mech Engineering

  • SigmaEqualsForce
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Which Electrical Engineering Track Should I Choose?

  • Lewis119
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Courses Quantum Mechanics Math Course

  • TLeit
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Other Seeking Physics Undergrad Thesis Problem

  • Conclaude
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Studying How to feel motivated to start learning?

  • Pallatinus
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Courses Can Graduate Students Enroll in Courses Outside Their PhD Subject?

  • poincare
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Studying Research Opportunities as an Amateur

  • Cosmology2015
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How do instructors feel about writing letters of recommendation for students?

  • nmsurobert
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MS vs PhD in Robotics:Which Program is Best for You?

  • Alma
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Schools Did anyone ever failed a physics class in college?

  • edgarpokemon
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Courses Retake a C+ in upper level physics elective?

  • fluorescent125
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Studying How can I regain motivation in studying Physics?

  • SiuKing666
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Testing Physics GRE preparation strategy with one week remaining

  • NucEngMajor
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Admissions Asking for letter of recommendation from current professor?

  • mattwags2077
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Programs 158 quantitative GRE score for materials engineering PhD applications

  • Naytile
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Schools Low cost distance education universities

  • BubblesAreUs
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Courses Which Math Elective Best Prepares for Advanced Quantum Mechanics?

  • TLeit
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Admissions Should PhD personal statements include specific technical achievements?

  • math_major_111
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Programs Astronomy master's degree with a bachelor's degree in law?

  • Menna2296
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How do you take notes when self-studying math books?

  • NotaMathPerson
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Schools Graduate School Admissions for Astronomy Program

  • NovaGirl
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Programs Difference between applied math, engineering physics, and engineering majors

  • Varun Narayanan
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Courses Do I have to take Human Biology in O levels?

  • Nabila
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Prerequisites from general chemistry for organic and physical chemistry

  • Ric-Veda
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Studying Choosing a quantum field theory PhD thesis topic

  • fxdung
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Programs Trouble with Physics, Keep going?

  • RJLiberator
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Courses What physics class should I start out with?

  • Yarki
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Programs Advice on majoring in physics and more

  • Ethan Kelley
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Photonics/Communications Physics: University Research Fields

  • Mark Wolter
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Admissions PhD in UK and USA: is it useful to have a European MSc?

  • crick
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Is current HEP-th research necessarily collaborative?

  • carbonatedwater
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Studying How to study from a Real Analysis textbook like this

  • Saph
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Probability or Mathematical Statistics?

  • TLeit
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Programs Master's in Engineering Without Engineering Undergrad

  • Mathos
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Admissions Strong GPA, Research, References--Bad GRE Score

  • ope211
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Is it possible to get a PhD in Physics in 2 years in the US?

  • 1v1Dota2RightMeow
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Admissions How to balance idealism and science?

  • Delong
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Admissions Applying to physics bridge programs as a non-URM woman?

  • carbonatedwater
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Research Area for Nuclear Engineering Ph.D

  • Apollo16
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Schools Maryland STEM Colleges: Best Options for High Schooler

  • thomaddox4
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Other Find Research Ideas for an Undergrad Summer Program

  • gremio594
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Schools Programming requirements for math grad schools ?

  • poincare
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Other How do I find physics internships after sophomore year?

  • LeftMyHeartInErebor
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Courses Course suggestion for student interested in Condensed Matter

  • crick
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Admissions Applying to a Physics Masters Program

  • Afterthought
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Programs Career prospects for physics specializations: materials, optics, computational, astronomy

  • Madison395
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Schools How does my grade in a foreign language affect grad school?

  • sshai45
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Studying How Do I Present Incomplete Research at My First International Conference?

  • aim1732
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Other I'm 25. How to be a philosopher of physics?

  • Philethan
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Studying Advanced quantum mechanics in high-energy theory/cosmology

  • spaghetti3451
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Studying How to Learn both Differential Geometry and Relativity?

  • bacte2013
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Connecting thermochemistry and gas laws to electrical engineering

  • Autumnhaze
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Admissions Should I email potential advisors when applying to masters program

  • carbonatedwater
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Other How to choose a topic for a senior physics project

  • notnerd
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Schools How would I become a firearms designer?

  • Unteroffizier
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Masters Guidance: Aerospace Grad for Chemical Engineering

  • hunnyraja
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Schools Choosing a potential major for college?

  • rkum99
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Programs Choosing a Career Path: Math or Medicine?

  • unsureaboutcareer
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Homework sets for Intro Optics/Waves (e.g. MIT 8.03)

  • Nikto
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Other Do theoretical physicists use significant figures?

  • Mikaelochi
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Other Is Studying Physics Worth It After Pursuing Other Careers?

  • burgerusmc
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Programs Are doubts about physics common for undergrads?

  • Shahzaib Chaudry
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Schools Is a GRE Verbal Score of 155 Enough for Top Physics Graduate Programs?

  • Roma93
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Admissions PhD Application: Personal Statement in Story-Telling Style?

  • math_major_111
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Schools Double majoring in Mech E and Physics - Grad school

  • thazard
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Studying Recommendation to my study program for Physics/Math

  • mpdirac_1988
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Schools Associate's in Physics at Community College: Worth It?

  • burgerusmc
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Admissions PhD Application -- Is Publication to Smaller Journals necessary?

  • math_major_111
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How to start with advanced physics

  • akashpandey
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Other Can a normal IQ person study Physics?

  • Estelle Lee
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Other I like both Math and physics -- How to choose between them?

  • eme
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Courses My physics 1 & 2 teacher skipped so much material....

  • zachdr1
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Programs Concerns about math in engineering

  • aerohead_18
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Admissions Best course of action for admission.

  • Sivis1873
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Studying Programming Struggles for Physics Majors: Ideas to Cope

  • Mulz
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Other Phenomenology vs theoretical physics -- What should I choose?

  • radioactive8
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