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Browse and request academic advising for all sciences, math and engineering. Topics include school selection, GRE tests, degree information, funding and more. Find the help you need here to navigate and succeed.

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Best Resources to start with for waves and acoustics

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I haven't heard back yet about my graduate school interview

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Other HEP-Th vs. HEP-Lat for PhD

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PhD in theoretical physics and a PhD in Pure Maths at an old age

  • billtodd
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Trying to review linear algebra after graduating

  • CookieSalesman
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Is this a good self-study program?

  • Giovanni04
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Courses Choosing courses for mathematics minor to support my physics major

  • Sahan Naveen
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Admissions GPA cutoffs and importance for top physics PhD programs

  • Parisi
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Studying Academic Redemption: Bouncing Back After a Year Off Track

  • theconfusedphysicist
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Recommendations on research topic for string theory (M-theory)

  • Tryti
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2nd BSc or MSc in physics for physics-PhD in top program in USA

  • Spaceuser
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Admissions Do I have a shot at top HEP-th programs?

  • Laoki
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Looking for Online Calculus-based Physics Courses with Lab Component

  • Yslat
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Application to PhD in Physics in the USA

  • Safwan
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Other How Can Parents and Teachers Identify a Student's Potential for a Maths Degree?

  • ParentUK
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Admissions Why do Colleges Want "Well Rounded" Students?

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Admissions Should I apply to Physics PhD programs?

  • decisivedove
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Other Switching department of my PhD (keeping same supervisor)

  • fweddybearslost
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Programs Pros and Cons of Nuclear Engineering

  • NullSector
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Studying How much chemistry do I need to know as a theoretical physicist?

  • AW3Rgo0l
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Programs Trying to decide what program to study (physics or engineering)

  • ENGvsPHY
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Admissions Advice for a radiation therapist moving towards medical physics

  • jbaumgartner12
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Does Halliday & Resnick cover Physics I and II fully?

  • Ascendant0
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Other Masters in Physics after working in Engineering

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Online Courses for Mechanical design

  • berdan
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Admissions How can I get admitted into CalTech?

  • intellectual mutant
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Programs Deciding between Groningen and Leipzig

  • mih1451
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Admissions How to be a competitive applicant with a low GPA?

  • uniquej
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Can pure math skill solve high school physics without physics knowledge?

  • user079622
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Studying Springback binders: writability, paper retention and flatness

  • user079622
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Graduate School Advice regarding Arvix

  • juggernaut5452
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How to evaluate quantum mechanics textbooks and find expert reviews

  • Florian Geyer
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Online advanced physics and cosmology courses

  • Tommolo
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Schools Why is University of Toronto ranked lower than MIT and Princeton for physics?

  • Ege Artan
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Will a D in AP Physics C First Semester Impact My College Acceptances?

  • autumnhogan
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How does the education system in the UK work?

  • user079622
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Advice for self-studying biophysics after my BSc in Physics

  • michelefanti
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Admissions I Need some advice about my physics undergraduate options

  • Sahan
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Expressing Neurodivergency Obstacle in Grad School Personal Statements

  • TRB8985
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Programs Is a Physics BA a good route for exciting CS/Engineering Work?

  • Copar
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Schools Which College Should I Choose for a Career in Fusion System Design?

  • TheMysticB
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Initial Academic Exposure by means of books for a curious layperson

  • tuxscholar
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Admissions How to prove Physics competency to grad school admission committees?

  • abdulhayee
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A commerce student wanting to change field to science

  • Misbah Patel
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Admissions Need advice for Low GPA / Good Research / HEPth PhD application

  • beatji
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Intro Physics Book Recommendations For a 13 Year Old

  • Aki2341
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Studying Can I be a good theorist without a degree in math?

  • garra
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Admissions Seeking Feedback on my Physics Personal Statement for Uni Application

  • Ronald_James
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Admissions Comments on my physics PhD applicant profile

  • thematrix1101
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Applying for a PhD in Physics after a Master's degree

  • Hooriah
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Journal selection advice for publishing my papers

  • Mainframes
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Studying What Are the Best Steps for Self-Teaching Theoretical Physics?

  • Ringo Hendrix
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Physics Research as Electrical Engineer

  • Frek
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Need resources for self study of tensor analysis and other Physics topics

  • MatinSAR
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Admissions Opening the door to an Astrophysics PhD after a 5 year gap

  • kranbeari
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Good textbook(s) for self-studying Quantum Physics

  • Meow12
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Courses I can't figure out what field I should study

  • KittyPaine
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Admissions Is it too late to pursue a career in physics at 32 years old?

  • what_is_going_on
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Drawing diagrams in physics is so difficult for me!

  • psyche A
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Courses Taking CS intro class after taking more advanced class

  • SphericalCow
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Courses Algebra or Calculus based physics to start with?

  • Zagreus
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Other Recommended work for an undergrad (internships, research, etc.)

  • f3sicA_A
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Asking for perspectives on my grade appeal

  • StemIsLife
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Admissions DOE CCI internship: does project area priority affect acceptance at ORNL?

  • Hopper_18
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Other Should I memorize the source of formulas or just understand it?

  • Mustave Ashab Behon
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Admissions How Can I Overcome Limited Research Experience for Grad School in Physics?

  • TheGoobermensch
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Programs Can a pure maths PhD in ergodic theory transition to mathematical physics research?

  • mathguy_1995
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What and how to study for a pure maths education at university?

  • Garvett
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Where can I study this type of problem? (fluid dynamics)

  • Noob of the Maths
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Admissions Can I get away with retaking E&M, even if I got a B?

  • theoryboi
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Admissions Reviewing my statement of purpose for high energy physics PhD applications

  • AditiShahani
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APPC Mech MCQ Review: Find Past Exam Questions for Final Prep

  • sightread1
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Admissions What REU's to apply to with a mediocre GPA?

  • juulpodzz
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Admissions Is it harder to get into a top US PhD Program with a German Master's degree?

  • warhammer
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Courses Masters in Civil Engineering with a Bachelor in general engineering

  • abdelgo
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BS in Nuclear Medicine or Nuclear Technology --> MS in Nuclear Engineering?

  • Binura Chathumina
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Final year course selection for defense and rocket engineering

  • nagaoka7
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Other What are areas of research that pertain to Grand Unified Theory?

  • wyattbohr
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Admissions Questions Regarding Returning to College After Layoff

  • Ascendant0
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Other First post since 2009. I've learned a lot. Where to go from here?

  • daytripper
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How Can a High School Student Improve Their AP Physics 1 Grade?

  • thaPhysicsPerson
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Other Long-term challenging physics project for high school

  • helloooooworld
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Recommendation for project related to thermodynamics

  • MatinSAR
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Admissions Curious about my grad school prospects

  • feso
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Hi! I'm doing BSc.(Honors) Physics Degree in Sri Lanka ( USJP). SayHi☺

  • Binura Chathumina
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What are the best universities for a theoretical particle physics MSc?

  • deuteron
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Learning physics from scratch with large knowledge gaps

  • khrypchenkoa
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Studying High-Functioning Autistic Adult - how to find graduate tutors?

  • DraxDomax
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Testing Is my PGRE score worth sending out?

  • electricsheep420
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Is it possible to switch from physics to maths after undergrad?

  • confusedandroid
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Studying Chemistry or physics - which one is more suitable for self-studying?

  • SvenFromSkyrim
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Studying Self-study plan for signal processing and RF electronics

  • transhuman_autonomy
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Learning a new topic in graduate school classes in Physics

  • JorgeA22
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Schools Particle Physics Instrumentation Research: which UK university?

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