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Schools What universities should I apply to?

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Should I drop Engineering Statics?

  • CaptainAtom1996
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Oregon State VS Arizona State for physics undergrad?

  • popvt
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Is getting a masters in theoretical Physics a good idea?

  • JOULEJATT
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Should I choose Network Science or Plasma Physics?

  • tgab
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Top string theory / mathematical physics programs

  • annihilatorM
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Uploading score reports of GRE and TOEFL

  • ian_dsouza
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Is the University of Auckland's Physics Program Rigorous Enough for Grad School?

  • achappell2001
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Struggling with Physics Problems? Here's How to Approach Them and Find Success

  • ConfidentIntelect
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Want to go back to school for engineering at age 32

  • Kiyo15
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How Can I Start Research in Physics with No Experience?

  • Imtiaz Ahmad
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Should I take APchem, BCcalculus, and APphysics junior year?

  • sopiee_34
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How Can I Improve My Understanding of Physics Questions?

  • ConfidentIntelect
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Is My Lab Partner Committing Plagiarism?

  • BobTheFrog
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What Are Some Feasible Undergraduate Physics Research Projects?

  • bjPuckett
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Not including previous transcripts

  • annihilatorM
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Schools How can I pursue a career in quantum computing through college?

  • youssef99
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PhD Program Acceptance: When to Follow Up on Campus Visit Arrangements?

  • member 428835
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Schools Any good YouTube channels for 'College Physics' (algebra)

  • in the rye
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Why do I forget the logic of math problems so quickly?

  • Anithadhruvbud
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Schools A third year physics university student

  • thegirl
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Wanting to study electronics, difficulty? preparation?

  • Kilo Vectors
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Studying What are some recommended physics books for middle school students?

  • liam levi
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Project idea in Numeric Analysis

  • extrayet
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Is it possible to self-teach Calculus BC in 3 months?

  • Ethan Hummel
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Inquiry about M.S. Nuclear Engineering programs

  • JimHarbaughIsMyGod
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Programs Should I be an Information Technology (IT) major?

  • TheMacNerd
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Courses PhD supervisor not even an associate professor?

  • tgt
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How to get scholarships for studying abroad?

  • Anithadhruvbud
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How Can I Begin Studying Physics as a Newcomer?

  • ahmed habala
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Schools Dropping out of graduate school, re-admission?

  • Dishsoap
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Programs One tip to current/future physics major

  • Greg Bernhardt
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Failing a Class? Advice for Physics/Math Major

  • renjkjk
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Schools University of Washington A&A plasma physics master's degree focus

  • Experience111
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My master's thesis supervisor refused to recommend me for a PhD

  • sliverijk
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Course Selection for 10th Grader Dreaming of Surgeon Career

  • Emma Hong
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Programs Mathematics + Second Major (Microbiology or CS)?

  • bacte2013
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Schools Not sure if the extra cost is worth attending these schools.

  • MidgetDwarf
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Grade 12 Physics: How hard is it?

  • Balsam
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Schools Can't decide on which college to attend

  • jkoster09
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AP Calc BC Prep in 2 Months: Is It Possible?

  • Ethan Hummel
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Improve ways to recognise good research papers

  • kkt21
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Are University Exams Focused on Memorization or Understanding?

  • Heidrun
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Admissions Math major applying to physics Ph.D. Program

  • Ivor Chen
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Schools How Rigorous are High School Calculus classes?

  • Intraverno
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Where can I begin learning about Computational Physics?

  • 2sin54
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Telling a professor that other students are cheating

  • Dishsoap
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Sequencing 10 maths subjects toward stochastic calculus and measure theory

  • AutumnWater
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Programs Second bachelor degree in engineering

  • Walker888
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What must I expect as a physics PhD student?

  • maNoFchangE
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Is my proposed IB Physics IA topic on solar system orbits complex enough?

  • Emily R.
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Schools Is Complex Analysis a must for grad school applications?

  • chahmquahk
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What Are Some Rigorous IB-Level Physics Projects That Last 10 Hours?

  • Rakig
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Programs Bio Major/Math Minor looking to enter Physics

  • Aquaman47
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Programs Should I still pursue a physics major?

  • dkqntiqn
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Which elective is the better choice for a fluid-focused ME graduate student?

  • johnnyTransform
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Schools Grad School with a BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology

  • respect_the_S
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Programs What Defines a True Mathematician in Pure Mathematics?

  • curious mind 111
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Course selection for next semester

  • Baybora
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Will weak performance in first and second year physics hurt third year?

  • Cluemore
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Bioinformatics MS program at Northeastern [Boston]

  • kari Vivian
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What are the qualities I need to be an aerospace engineer?

  • nikirock021
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Other How to get an arXiv endorsement for gr-qc

  • White_Wolf
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Can a non-expert post a cosmology manuscript on arXiv?

  • art pletcher
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Programs Physics and Neuroscience degree?

  • Abtinnn
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I with choosing my academic path

  • Artista
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Five Frequently Fatal Freshman Physics Fantasies

  • Dr. Courtney
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Programs Should I major in physics or engineering?

  • Doctor Dee
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Need suggestions for PhD on Computational Physics

  • Abdul Quader
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Programs Which Major Should I Choose for a Future in Teaching and High Earning Potential?

  • Majeemaj
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Master's or PhD in nuclear engineering for industry work

  • neosoul
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Schools Major early in Mathematics, Graduate school for physics?

  • RJLiberator
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Where Should I Pursue My Passion for Space Exploration and Physics?

  • Experience111
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Choosing between 16 and 12 credits for fall 2016 before transferring

  • Geo_Zegarra2018
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Where can I find research papers in humanities and arts subjects?

  • ppppparker
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Rigor of this Astrophysics Program

  • Bumpeh
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Penn State PHD -- What am I expected to know before Fall semester?

  • ngt9
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I really with my course selection for next year

  • Astro826
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Solutions to Hungerford's "Abstract Algebra" 3rd Ed.

  • Physics2341313
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Am I studying physics/calculus right?

  • Thewindyfan
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Career decision: 100% one field, or 50-50 two fields?

  • Kurret
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REU applications with INC grade?

  • RadiumBlue
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Mature student vs gap year student

  • ujjwal3097
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Programs 1st undergraduate degree affect admissions for 2nd?

  • walkerp123
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Programs Sequencing Calc II, linear algebra, differential equations and analysis as a math major

  • RandomPoster
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How Should Freshmen Study for Gen-Ed Courses?

  • Thewindyfan
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Studying too much or too little?

  • zAbso
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Schools Are Canadian Universities Good for Physics and Math Majors?

  • ujjwal3097
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Schools Critique old College Essay of Mine

  • xdrgnh
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What steps can I take to break into the alternative energy career field?

  • Tyler Cox
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Schools Grad School Dilemma: Is Risking a Gap Year Worth It?

  • juliorain
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Schools 770 PGRE : Send score to schools that say 'recommended'?

  • ian_dsouza
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How can I improve my study habits after failing my first semester?

  • max1995
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Astronomy/Astrophysics subdivisions

  • jamalkoiyess
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Are there no Master's programs with funding in the States?

  • TheCanadian
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