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Admissions Program names and admissions considerations
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Is Pursuing Quantum Computing Feasible with a Mechanical Engineering Background?
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Courses Undergrad maths for theoretical physics - QIT
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Admissions How to turn down an admission offer already accepted
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What is the first step to pursue astronomy?
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Admissions Chances of Getting Into Grad Schools: Physics Major
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Other Mad Money From Fellowships Ph.D Programs
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Courses Math Courses For Condensed Matter Theory or Quantum Optics
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Programs Does ABET Accreditation Matter for Graduate Programs?
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MHB Math Tutoring Tips: Dealing with Mistakes & Misunderstanding
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Programs The Value of a Physics PhD | Is It Worth It?
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Programs How do I decide which sub-field of Physics I want to pursue?
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Other What is the best way to prepare for a research project?
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Other Are My Math Skills Proficient Enough?
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Tax Return - Tuition Reimbursement- Graduate/Undergraduate
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Schools Is It Acceptable to Extend Undergraduate Studies for Financial Aid Eligibility?
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Schools Graduate School Advice: Need Help and Guidance
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Studying How much time it takes to know all physics concepts?
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Admissions Backing back on track after 16 years of mental issues
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Courses Pure Physics vs. Applied Physics: Choosing a Career Path
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Schools Guidance for High School Student Interested In Physics
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Programs Should I double major in EE and Physics
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Schools Engineering Technology to Engineering graduate school?
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Admissions Failed a Masters - how bad does it look?
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Other How can I prepare myself not to fail again?
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Schools Any good open universities around?
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Courses Straight physics or theoretical physics
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Schools Imperial College MSc in QFFF - Do I still have a chance?
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Schools College choice: UCSB or Cambridge?
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Schools Difference between bursary, scholarship and fellowship
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Schools Take College Algebra and study for Trigonometry?
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Studying Is it possible for a stay-at-home mom to pursue a physics degree at 34?
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Programs Why are there so few physics majors?
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Other What Are the Best Summer Activities for Aspiring Biochemists?
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Other Is there anything wrong with using the same poster again?
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Other Accepted PhD Offer, Am I Making A Mistake
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Courses Why do people say chemistry is hard?
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Studying Create the Perfect Self-Study Routine
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Studying Picking up necessary Classical Mechanics and E&M for GR
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Courses Is taking AP Chem and both Physics C's a good idea?
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Programs 26yo. USMC veteran, pilot & physics lover needing guidance
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Other Volunteer research with professors - what am I doing wrong?
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Courses Chemistry or Algebra-based Physics?
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Programs At which degree a person start making discoveries in physics
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Courses Would you need some background before calculus physics?
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Insights How to Self-study Analysis. Part Ii: Intermediate Analysis - Comments
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Courses Report Professor Misconduct: Seeking Justice for Unfair Grading
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Admissions What are the requirements to study theoretical physics?
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Schools Undergraduate in university with no astronomy
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Going into theoretical physics with a screw-up undergrad deg
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Research Project Ideas for First Year Astronomy Student?
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Schools Getting into Physics Grad School with a Math Degree
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Admissions Email professor 10 days after admissions interview?
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Schools Resources for High School Physics at Home - Comments
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Hello, question about engineering focus
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Other Physics or math? guidance needed.
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Is Mechanical Engineering for me?
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Schools PhD from US after B.Sc, M.Sc from India
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Other What mathematics programs will I use during my education?
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Programs BS in Aerospace Engineering Technology?
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Studying How do you effectively self-study physics using a textbook?
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How to prepare for differential equations?
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Other I feel like i have trouble with Math....
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Programs ME student interested in bioinstrumentation
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Programs Which Online School Offers the Best Electrical Engineering Degree Program?
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Admissions Explaining A-: Is It Necessary for Grad Apps?
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Programs Math and Physics Double Major?
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Schools Faraday rotation experiment for a high school student?
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Programs Funding Scenario: Opinions Wanted | Physics Forums
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Courses Is This Space Science Course Worth its Salt? Is the School?
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Admissions Can Networking Help You Land a PhD in Experimental Astroparticle Physics?
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Studying Can Open Yale Courses Help You Study Math, Physics, and Chemistry on Your Own?
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Other Problem about Contacting the Professor
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Courses Math courses to take at my school
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Schools Physics REUs 2016: Applying & Updates
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Programs Can't make up my mind (switched my major 10+ times in 2 year
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Studying A changing focus from Art to Engineering
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Programs Parents force me study Engineering instead of Maths -- Help?
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Schools In High School and Want to Do Advanced Mathematics? - Comments
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Studying Is it useful to learn advanced math course by video lectur?
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Prereqs for learning particle physics?
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Programs Is it too hard? (physics majors)
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Admissions Accept Offer from Safety School or Reapply?
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Schools PhD in semiconductors in Europe?
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How Can I Improve My Critical Thinking Skills for Math?
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Schools Would choosing UC Santa Cruz over better schools be bad?
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Do I still have have a chance in physics
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Schools Grad school emphasis on intro-level grades, computer science
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How did you choose your PhD adviser?
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Programs Prospects of physics "expert" w/o degree
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Guidance regarding Mathematical Physics
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Programs What are my options after an M.Sc. in theoretical physics?
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Studying Maths, Physics, Astrophysics, Astronomy or Cosmology?
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Courses Can I Skip Math 1314 for Calculus I with a TSI Score of 350?
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Programs Merging MechE & Electronics for a master's degree?
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Courses Hopelessly indecisive physics student -- help please
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General Physics 2 vs Modern Physics
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Schools University Mathematics Abstraction
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Other Question: Options for people who "fail out of" a PhD program
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Programs Is It Appropriate to Email a Research Group Leader Directly as an Applicant?
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