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Schools Should I read University Physics by Freeman & Young right no
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Courses Is 15 Credit Hours Manageable for Research?
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Studying How to train for USAPhO and IPhO
  • Suhaas Bhat
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Admissions Should I read (if yes, how) arxiv as a freshman?
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Courses Should I take general chemistry 1 and 2?
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Admissions Academic Appeal, you think they will give me another chance?
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Schools DeVry University worth the money?
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Studying Can I Get a Physics Scholarship with an Agriculture Degree?
  • Mohammad Ahmad4040
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Courses Taking General Chemistry 1 and 2 at the same time
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Courses Should I take geometry or graph theory for elective?
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Courses As a MechE, which path should I follow for robotics?
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Schools Is Astro/Math sufficient to succeed in physics grad school?
  • Yoshimori
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Admissions Waterloo vs. Minnesota Duluth for physics M.Sc.
  • David DCruz
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Programs Can a math major excel in physics research?
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Schools Leaving graduate school for a semester?
  • Dishsoap
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Other What should I do with my extra year?
  • SuperCat
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Programs Planning on doing the physics GRE (not a physics major)
  • DarkForest
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Schools How can I find topics to write college essays?
  • Maths Absorber
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Which Science Courses Should I Take? Physics Major, Last Year.
  • Dynamics101
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Schools High school student struggling with Honors Chemistry
  • Ashley Deaton
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Programs Should I Switch from Physics to Economics for Better Career Prospects?
  • obstinatus
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Programs Computer Science versus Electrical Engineering
  • Reveille
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Studying Learn How to Write Papers & Essays: Tips from the Experts
  • exponent137
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Courses Gd of curve and surfaces or functional analysis before?
  • Jianphys17
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Book on thermodynamics for International Physics Olympiad?
  • OnAHyperbola
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Studying How can I implement the principles of deliberate practise in Mathematics?
  • Maths Absorber
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How to prepare for 3rd year Maths
  • David Donald
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Programs Can I Thrive in Physics? Advice for Choosing a Major
  • jamalkoiyess
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What Bachelor Program Should I Pursue for a Career in Astrophysics?
  • Rohit Udhwani
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Learn Group Theory: Sources & Resources
  • mertcan
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Bachelor's thesis about Gravitational Waves -- Too advanced?
  • pitbull
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Schools What are some factors to consider when applying to graduate school in physics?
  • Ashley1nOnly
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Physics vs Engineering: Making a Decision
  • Ian Baughman
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Courses Ohio State: Choose Physics Concentration for Sophomore Year
  • NegativeProbability
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Studying Should I work at a machine lab as a Physics student?
  • Phys12
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Testing What book to buy for GRE physics exam
  • PhyAmateur
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How to prepare for ECE (Electrical and Computer Engineering)
  • Chiner
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Courses How Can I Manage a Large Course Load in a Mining Diploma Program?
  • clipclop
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Programs What Are the Requirements for a Physics Major in the US or Canada?
  • Gurasees
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Can a young person get a PhD in physics after a good discovery?
  • ricky33
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Is Engineering the Right Career for Me?
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Admissions How Competitive is Admissions to UCSB CCS Physics Program?
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Are Equations allowed in a Physics ESSAY?
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Testing Is it possible to get 90% average in your final year exams?
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Mathematics required for physics
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Which actions can reinvigorate blunted passion?
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I am not from US but want to study there......
  • Nabin Chapagain
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Programs Second Bachelors in Physics, Masters or PhD?
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Schools What grad school majors would work for ChemE undergrad major
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How Hard Is Physics II: Electricity, And Magnetism?
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Schools Will transferring solve anything?
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I quit my job to go back to school
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Programs SFU Honors Physics vs uAlberta Physics Major
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Studying Should I pursue a career in mathematics/physics? How?
  • Lord Satin
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Studying What next to study in Mathematics
  • Sahil Kukreja
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Courses Math and Physics courses suggestions?
  • CrunchBerries
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Schools Where Can I Transfer with a 3.0 GPA for a Physics Degree?
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Programs Should I still try to pursue to physics?
  • marsh2367
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Programs Should I get another degree in engineering?
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Schools Which university offers a better physics program: Ohio State or Iowa State?
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Schools What school is good for my undergrad?
  • Eric Ralston
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Studying Worth doing physics if bad at it (and maths)?
  • Mulz
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Programs Should I get degree(s) in these majors why or why not?
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Math and physics difficulty level
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Schools Which is will be better option for me for physics.
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Aerodynamics and general dynamics knowledge requirements.
  • Trent21
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Programs Math minor, double major, and elective classes advice
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Studying I study physics -- How can I expand my computer knowledge?
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Courses Is Jackson's Electrodynamics as hard as they say it is?
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Admissions Asking for time to decide on an offer of acceptance
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Courses Good Math Electives for Astronomy
  • Bumpeh
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Other High GPA necessary for Industry? Or is more experience better?
  • Sirsh
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Schools University of Hawaii physics PhD-neutrino physics?
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Schools Which college is better for physics and computer science: Brown or Northwestern?
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Admissions Determining where I'm competitive
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Schools Can I still be successful in Physics going to CC?
  • Jacob Lucyk
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Courses Self teaching A-level maths and physics?
  • Parsifal1
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Programs Trying to decide between three different fields of study
  • KC_Smallz
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Courses Taking Automata Theory and Analysis of Algorithms together?
  • ChakanaX
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Programs Intersection of Physics and Applied Math?
  • EternusVia
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Studying I need a physics mentor (Astrophysics or Theoretical)
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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
  • PManslaughter
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Programs Does ABET Accreditation Matter for Graduate Programs?
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Math Tutoring Tips: Dealing with Mistakes & Misunderstanding
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Programs The Value of a Physics PhD | Is It Worth It?
  • jamalkoiyess
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Programs How do I decide which sub-field of Physics I want to pursue?
  • Phys12
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Other What is the best way to prepare for a research project?
  • workingman
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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?
  • Pius
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Schools Graduate School Advice: Need Help and Guidance
  • purrrphysics
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Studying How much time it takes to know all physics concepts?
  • VinayS
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Admissions Backing back on track after 16 years of mental issues
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