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Calc 2, Linear Algbera, PHY 1, Design class and Gen Chem 2, bad idea?

  • Metta
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Most realistic school I can attend for Medical Physics?

  • 13Nike
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Any recommended summer school for high energy physics?

  • I-zeta
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Applied math PhD vs finishing chemical engineering degree

  • MRM2294
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Ever wonder what professors do in faculty meetings?

  • jtbell
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Schools How Can I Change How Universities Perceive My Application?

  • J0ules
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MPhys Degree in UK for US Grad School: Advice Needed

  • spacetimedude
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Late Submission Penalty Discussion

  • Sirsh
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Schools How many faculty should a grad school have in my subfield?

  • axmls
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Can I self-study quantum for pGRE?

  • yeshuamo
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Programs Should I pursue a degree in mechanical engineering?

  • Dbertram1986
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Is a Master's Degree in Power Engineering Worth It?

  • paul2211
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Master of theoretical physics in Europe: ETH vs. ENS vs. LMU

  • joo
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Advice on PHY PhD School Selection for Husband and Wife

  • Chiron
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How to get better recommendations in view of Phd?

  • Karl86
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How badly would my grades from 9 years ago hurt me?

  • paulwece
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Reference wanted: surface and interface

  • taishizhiqiu
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Cosmology - Is it a smart choice?

  • AshlinWright
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Recommended order for learning maths from the basics

  • Winter
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Programs 4 year bachelors physics degree taking 5 years -- is that bad?

  • Tara X
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Schools Masters degree at same university

  • jaydnul
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Issues of an Assistant Professor

  • Zel'dovich
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Seeking general advice for geometry

  • Johnx014
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As a pure math phd student, how to get into the quantum research

  • kade
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Advice needed on which class to drop

  • opprobe
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Is Intro to Mathematical Physics as Challenging as It Sounds?

  • Jacobalg
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Solid State or Nuclear Physics: Which Has More Research Opportunities?

  • Crush1986
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Chemistry Grad Student taking Graduate Level Physics Courses

  • HeavyMetal
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Prerequisites for learning quantum field theory as a high school senior

  • Gross_joshka
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Programs Artificial intelligence: what double degree to choose?

  • happyslapper
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How much does a Coursera certificate weigh?

  • Keshav Melnad
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Programs Double major in psychology and physics?

  • Emperor
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Can I learn Calculus II on my own?

  • Mddrill
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Programs Is Studying Abroad Feasible for Physics Majors?

  • StrangeCharm
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Best Country for studying Astronomy

  • Salman Ranjha
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Schools How Can College Students Successfully Become Astrophysicists?

  • MF955
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Physics Vs Engineering for different careers?

  • OrangeMelon
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Mathematics most used in GR and QM

  • cmcraes
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Electrical/Electronics Engineering VS Robotics Engineering

  • Harsh Yadav
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Programming languages in atmospheric physics

  • LittleMrsMonkey
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Schools Physics grad programs that accept chemistry majors

  • CjCastro
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Programs Physics major - Is a minor in Computer Science worth it?

  • KingFelix
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GRE quant score 152 despite strong physics and math grades

  • Lagraaaange
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Schools Is it worth transferring grad school for a change in research focus?

  • puzzled_grad
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Emailing mass amounts of professors: Prospective PhD student

  • harmony5
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How to study college physics with limited tutoring

  • Scorry
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Doing things differently than taught in class?

  • benEE2018
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AP Chem, AP Physics C:M junior year

  • ish512
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How much of the mechanical engineering entails maths?

  • DanielEaston1
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Should I study Computer science or IT with Communication?

  • m_p_w
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Schools General GRE Quant: Will a 155 keep me out of top grad school?

  • Lagraaaange
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Did you get scolded by professor?

  • aesoph13442
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The Top Ten Concepts I need to teach my kids?

  • flebber
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Going to the best ranked uni no longer makes sense?

  • annoyinggirl
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Is Taking a Semester Off from Math a Good Idea for Prospective Math Majors?

  • Geo_Zegarra2018
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Which engineering is the best for me?

  • WhoAm1
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How do you keep yourself motivated?

  • EngWiPy
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Book recommendations for calculus needed in first-year physics

  • Yashbhatt
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Couple of Questions Regarding Senior Year in ME

  • 0Rion
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Geographic Information Systems or Geographic Information Sci

  • sleepydreamer
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Programs How difficult is it for an engineering major to get a phd in

  • JoeyCentral
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Programs How hard is it to get a physics degree?

  • Martin Durchov
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How should I teach myself Linear Algebra?

  • kostoglotov
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How much undergraduate E&M is needed for graduate optics?

  • jmills11
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Schools Will grad schools see what I take senior spring?

  • axmls
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International undergrad summer research (1st or 2nd year)

  • crick
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Programs Physics/Computer Science Double Major?

  • RMalayappan
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Post your 2015 fall class schedule

  • Greg Bernhardt
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Programs Can a statistics major have overlapping core and emphasis classes?

  • annoyinggirl
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Resources and strategies for learning vectors

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Schools Reputation of the university for graduate admission?

  • crick
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Is a Maglev train research topic off-topic for mechanical engineering?

  • Hastha
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Getting a Masters in Structures in a different country

  • tacaro25
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Admissions Admissions for Aerospace Engineering

  • TheQuantumBoy
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Choose "safety" research area, or more risky at a top school

  • Dishsoap
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Studying A) Doing research "Off the books"? b) Returning Researcher?

  • Lagraaaange
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Studying Are we supposed to read chapters in textbooks?

  • davidbenari
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Discrete math learning resources for computer science beginners

  • RooksAndBooks
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What programs do researchers use to make their publications?

  • Lagraaaange
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Good resource for learning motion and rearranging formulas

  • victorhugo
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A Level Physics: Can I Achieve a Good Grade?

  • jasmin59
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Is taking an entire class on Mathematica worth it?

  • Lagraaaange
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Electromagnetics radars and antennas

  • Aashu1829
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What undergrad math courses are traditionally more proof intensive?

  • Mhorton91
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Take Partial Differential Equations? Senior

  • Lagraaaange
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How to get physics PhD before 25?

  • chip747
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Programs Waterloo vs. Open University online science degrees

  • Gimblestitch
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Can I get into a good Nuclear Fusion graduate program?

  • santhoshetty
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Questionnaire for Project Research

  • Pascalmag
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Can I Read 30 Extra Credits in 1 Year at 200%?

  • izzor
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Schools Is my schedule "lightweight"? Hurt me for Grad School?

  • Lagraaaange
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Summer Upper Level Math Courses Online?

  • reni
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Mathematics or Computer Science: Which Field Should I Pursue?

  • brunopinto90
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Advices for a freshman in a Physics BSc course

  • Brahmajala
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I want to do a proyect about A.physics in Aerospace Industry

  • Willelm
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Can Decision Theory Be Used to Understand Complex Adaptive Systems?

  • hepiaaro
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