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Programs Beginning Physics Undergrad Major
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Programs What are the differences between MS, PhD, and DMP programs in Medical Physics?
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Studying Semiconductors for undergraduate and graduate
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Masters in EE/applied physics with CHE undergrad
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General study tips for Physical Geology?
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Other Balancing Work and Study: 3 Semesters Left to Finish - Expert Advice
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Schools Considering Transferring to College: Financially Based Decisions
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Programs As a math major, should I study math as a hobby?
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Admissions From British Undergrad to PhD abroad
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Programs Online Physics Degree for US Navy Personnel on the Move
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Schools Only wanting to study for physics and math
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Programs What Should I Major In: Passion or Job Security?
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Other Does a NP in a Pass/No Pass Class Impact Grad School Admissions?
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Other Graduated, have PhD from October. What to do now?
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What do I need to master before I start calculus?
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Programs Advice Request for a Fresh Physics Student
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Schools How many college courses are "TOO" many?
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Admissions Will high grades in Organic Chemistry make up for bad grade
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Studying How Can I Learn Coding Before College Without Spending a Lot of Money?
  • gmr535
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Interesting topics for undergraduate astrophysics research?
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Admissions Is a delay in getting BSc important for admission to MSc?
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Studying I want to study real physics as a beginner
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Admissions How Does Undergraduate GPA Matter For PhD If You Have Master
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Admissions AP or IB for admission to CalTech?
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Programs Double major in Astrophysics and Engineering Physics?
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Schools Anybody graduate from Yale's astronomy program?
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Admissions Does it matter who the recommendation letter is from?
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Admissions Plasma Physics PhD program admission
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Programs What makes plasma physics an appealing field of study?
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Programs Should I Major in Mathematics or Physics?
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Other Preparing for Physics and Astronomy Studies
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What can you tell me about biophysics?
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Schools Online schools with video lectures & no group work?
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Looking for Quantum Mechanics Courses? Any Recommendations?
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Deciding Between Architectural & Telecommunication Eng: Help Needed
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Testing Physics Investigations with Technology
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Schools A Hard Situation: Choosing Between AUB & LU
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Courses Welcome! Seeking Advice to Become a Tech Inventor
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Civil Engineering BS and Physics Master
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Schools What advice can be given to a troubled mechanical engineering student in Turkey?
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Other The math required to mechanics course
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Courses Taking Statistics vs Pure Math for Experimental Physics
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Other Do I really need to know C++ or Assembly for debugging and understanding code?
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Other What to do over the summer - Future engineer
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Other Where and how can i study this ? thank you .
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Courses Should I take linear algebra over the summer?
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What was most helpful understanding Signals and Systems?
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Admissions Pursue a PhD in Photonics After BSc (Engg.)
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Schools Am I too sensitive for graduate school?
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Courses Which Courses Should I Take for My Graduate Studies in Chemical Physics?
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Courses Control for Aerospace Systems?
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Courses Help an Undergrad Physics student decide on Electives
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Admissions AP class didn't run this year for my school
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Other What Exciting Mechatronics Project Ideas Can Inspire Your EEI Investigation?
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Courses Self-Learning new material vs. Covering the basics
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Programs Advice for a Conflicted ME Student
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Math in Physics: What the heck are they talking about?
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Admissions How to pay for Masters in the US
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Other What is required to read this article?
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Programs Should I Transfer Math PhD Programs for Better Research Opportunities?
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Schools Imperial College VS ETH Zurich (MSc Physics)
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Admissions Can you guys who got admitted post their "Why <univ>" essays
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Other Research this summer -- how to ask the professors
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Schools Online College Advice: Overcome Life Obstacles
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Studying How important is natural talent?
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Courses What should I review for an introduction Probability Course
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Studying Can schools make you buy the newest edition of a textbook?
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Hey guys, what should I review for these EE classes?
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Courses What is the scope for aerospace engineering?
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Help with studying computer science
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Which Fields Lead to Cutting-Edge Technological Research?
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Programs Physics and mathematics or physics and astronomy?
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Programs Anyone here change from experiment to theory during the PhD?
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Courses Doing MechE, but not mechanically inclined
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Studying What's the Most Effective Last-Minute Study Strategy for a Physics Exam?
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Programs Which Science Major Should I Choose for an Aerospace Engineering Degree?
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Courses Thermodynamics/Statistical Mechanics and Discrete questions
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Programs Electronics: Can I Improve Math Skills?
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How do you know if you're smart enough for engineering?
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Schools Navigating a Busy College Schedule: My Experience and Tips
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Preparing for MATH GRE: Tips & Recommended Books
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Where Can I Learn About Computers and IT Online?
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Studying Do People Actually Read The Notes They Take In Class?
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Studying Self-Learning Physics and math
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Testing Using Irodov's Problems in general physics for PGRE
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Other I am unsure of my ability to learn higher math
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Studying Self learning environmental physics
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Rebuilding Math Skills to Become a Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer
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Schools Is it too late to turn around my grades (High School)?
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Programs Double major in physics and MechE... Help/Guidance?
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Studying Which books should I read before starting university?
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Which of these concentrations would be worth it
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Programs Why do I have to take "Calc-Based Physics"as a Math major?
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Studying How to start with Reinmann geometry
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Programs Physics or Engineering (aka hardest decision of my life)
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Schools Admission into UC University from Australia
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How Can I Stop Procrastinating and Maximize My Study Time?
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Programs Doing a Math major on top of computer engineering/science
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Programs A.S. in Mechanical Engineering to B.S. in Physics?
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What Are the Best Physics Resources for Transfer Students?
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