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Non-US Citizen Admission to Ivy League Schools
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What's it like to be a professional physicist?
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Which math courses should i take as a physics student?
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Self-Study Chem: Tips & Textbook Supplements
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Want to become a Astrophysicist
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Self Studying Math (Geometry through Calculus)
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Admissions Admission criteria for theoretical physics PHD
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Want to pursue a masters in physics
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Good at maths but don't know if i will be good at design ?
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Admissions Potential C: can I minimize the damage to grad admissions?
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Where can I find an online mentor?
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Is my professor's practice wrong?
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Learning Trigonometry and Calculus for High School Economics Students
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Graduate course as a UG: Complex Analysis or Topology?
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Materials or Solid State Course?
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Theoretical Physics and Applied Maths
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Programs Insight into trying out a Physics major
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No specific questions here, *All* opinions welcome
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Should I Choose Engineering Physics or Physics in University?
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Which Math Field Should I Pursue for AI and Consciousness Modelling?
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Schools What are the top UC colleges for physics?
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Programs Engineering Major: Can I Still Pursue My Dream?
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Wesleyan for Astronomy and Physics Undergrad
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Necessary knowledge condensed matter physics
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Health Physics Course: Freshmen Welcome!
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Relevant General Education Courses?
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Where would I bet better as an undergrad? UK or US?
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What Should an Inquiry for a PhD Position in Scandinavia Include?
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Schools Which university out of RMIT and La Trobe is best ?
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Instrument Error or Standard Deviation
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Programs Is one semester of quantum physics enough for a math major?
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What to study after Quantum Mechanics?
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Schools Is taking a break before grad school a good idea?
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Ideal advisor wary of my lack of knowledge in biochem....
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Chances of Acceptance to US University with Strong Physics Program
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Schools University of Toronto and university of British Columbia
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Schools Research in materials science for physics grad school
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Should I apply for PhD / and what are my chances?
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Programs Can an ME Technology degree be upgrade to an ME degree
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In military, need online courses
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Programs Majoring in Physics: Career Opportunities Without Graduate School
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Need help setting a career path for the Space industry
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Physics and Engineering Undergraduate workload.
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What is the best physics studying blueprint ?
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Do Maths Journals not seriously consider papers by engineering students?
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Which Universities Have Liberal Admissions and Financial Support for Masters?
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Why do I keep messing up on my math exams?
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Coursework that will best prepare for fusion physics
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Engineering Physics: Job Market & Graduate School Info for HS Seniors
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Which [Aerospace] subject should I focus on to study for the future?
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Continuing in Academia: Physics or Computer Sciences?
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What type of EE should I pursue?
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Can one succeed in university solely through hard work?
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Admissions Applying for a Masters or a PhD as an international student
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Math III cambridge as a bsc physics
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Undergrad Applied Math + Computer Science or Computing
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Can I Get Into a Top PhD Program Despite a Few Bad Grades?
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Branch of study: geology + chemistry + mathematics
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Schools Physics College that I can get in to
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Schools College-level STEM competitions, fairs and olympiads
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Programs Switched careers, physics major advice
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Rocket: Learn Rocket Science for NASA Student Launch Initiative
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Testing Best physics school i can get into with my current GPA/SAT score
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Rough Draft of Statement of Purpose Physics PhD
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What experiments should I choose for my third year Physics degree?
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Book on gamma functions with applications in Quantum Mech.
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Studying Reading Physics Books: Learn How to Understand Successfully
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Sources to learn about Rocket Science?
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Can You Succeed in Engineering with Just an Associate's Degree?
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Course selection: Functional Ceramics vs Principles of Metal
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What do REU programs want to hear in personal statements?
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Need help finding the right gradschool/program
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Is going for a second masters worthy?
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I need support, I'm in a rougher patch than usual
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Best background for computational and quantitative biology
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Improving Academic Standing: Tips for Preparing for Physics Exams
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Trying to understand why I am studying physics
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Looking for a Book on Relativistic Quantum Mechanics?
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Quantum Field Theory Online Courses?
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Schools Summer project at top US/European university
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What are some creative project ideas that combine Maths and Computer Science?
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Testing Invalidation of physics GRE scores?
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Should I transfer from Georgia Tech to Cornell for Physics
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Studying What are good (cheap) physics books for noobs?
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Pilot Course: What to Study for Commercial Pilot
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What to study to become a mechatronics engineer?
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Materials Science or Applied Physics
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Electrical Engineering or Physics
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How to Recover After Failing a Class in College?
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Paying for school (Physics scholarships)
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Physics B.S.: Deciding Field for PhD
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Need Help With Plane Geometry? Learn More Here!
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Is popular science important when studying Physics?
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I want to study applied mathematics on my own
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Schools Physics at liberal art college or engineering college
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Programs What degree will help me understand and change the world through science?
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What Physics and Math Should You Study for M-Theory and the Multiverse?
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Reaching skill level for Mathematical Research
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Still not on a good start for Gen Chem 1 lab....
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