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Academic Guidence- Considering Gradschool
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Ever wonder what professors do in faculty meetings?
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Schools How Can I Change How Universities Perceive My Application?
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MPhys Degree in UK for US Grad School: Advice Needed
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Late Submission Penalty Discussion
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Schools How many faculty should a grad school have in my subfield?
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Can I self-study quantum for pGRE?
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Programs Should I pursue a degree in mechanical engineering?
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Is a Master's Degree in Power Engineering Worth It?
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Master of theoretical physics in Europe: ETH vs. ENS vs. LMU
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Advice on PHY PhD School Selection for Husband and Wife
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How to get better recommendations in view of Phd?
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Which Math Electives Should a Sophomore Chemical Engineering Student Choose?
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How badly would my grades from 9 years ago hurt me?
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Reference wanted: surface and interface
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Cosmology - Is it a smart choice?
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Very basic maths help/advice wanted
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Programs 4 year bachelors physics degree taking 5 years -- is that bad?
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Schools Masters degree at same university
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Issues of an Assistant Professor
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Seeking general advice for geometry
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As a pure math phd student, how to get into the quantum research
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Advice needed on which class to drop
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Is Intro to Mathematical Physics as Challenging as It Sounds?
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Solid State or Nuclear Physics: Which Has More Research Opportunities?
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Chemistry Grad Student taking Graduate Level Physics Courses
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Learning QFT: How to Progress & Suggestions for Senior in High School
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Programs Artificial intelligence: what double degree to choose?
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How much does a Coursera certificate weigh?
  • Keshav Melnad
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Programs Double major in psychology and physics?
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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
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Schools How Can College Students Successfully Become Astrophysicists?
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Physics Vs Engineering for different careers?
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Mathematics most used in GR and QM
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Electrical/Electronics Engineering VS Robotics Engineering
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Programming languages in atmospheric physics
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Schools Physics Grad School for Non-Physics Majors: Schools & Options
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Programs Physics major - Is a minor in Computer Science worth it?
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Why Did I Score So Low on GRE Quant?
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Schools Is it worth transferring grad school for a change in research focus?
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Emailing mass amounts of professors: Prospective PhD student
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Study Physics: Strategies & Tips for College Students
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Doing things differently than taught in class?
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AP Chem, AP Physics C:M junior year
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How much of the mechanical engineering entails maths?
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Should I study Computer science or IT with Communication?
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Schools General GRE Quant: Will a 155 keep me out of top grad school?
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Did you get scolded by professor?
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The Top Ten Concepts I need to teach my kids?
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Going to the best ranked uni no longer makes sense?
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Is Taking a Semester Off from Math a Good Idea for Prospective Math Majors?
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Which engineering is the best for me?
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How do you keep yourself motivated?
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Math for Physics: Essential Calculus for 1st Year Physicists
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Couple of Questions Regarding Senior Year in ME
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Geographic Information Systems or Geographic Information Sci
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Programs How difficult is it for an engineering major to get a phd in
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Programs How hard is it to get a physics degree?
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How should I teach myself Linear Algebra?
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Optics for Graduate Engineering: Pre-Req E&M Knowledge?
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Schools Will grad schools see what I take senior spring?
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International undergrad summer research (1st or 2nd year)
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Programs Physics/Computer Science Double Major?
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Post your 2015 fall class schedule
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Programs Is this overlap of class intended for stats major program?
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Overcoming Vector Challenges: Best Resources & Tips for Practicing
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Abstract Algebra self study question -- Are Calc I, II, III prerequisites?
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Would you take a look at this Thesis summary?
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Am i being taught programming right?
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Schools Reputation of the university for graduate admission?
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Mechanical Engineering Personal Statement
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Getting a Masters in Structures in a different country
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Admissions Admissions for Aerospace Engineering
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Choose "safety" research area, or more risky at a top school
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Studying A) Doing research "Off the books"? b) Returning Researcher?
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Studying Are we supposed to read chapters in textbooks?
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Mastering Discrete Math: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners in Computer Science
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What programs do researchers use to make their publications?
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Good resource for learning motion and rearranging formulas
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A Level Physics: Can I Achieve a Good Grade?
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Is taking an entire class on Mathematica worth it?
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Electromagnetics radars and antennas
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What undergrad math courses are traditionally more proof intensive?
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Take Partial Differential Equations? Senior
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How to get physics PhD before 25?
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Programs Comparing Online Science Degrees: University of Waterloo vs. Open University
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Can I get into a good Nuclear Fusion graduate program?
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Questionnaire for Project Research
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Can I Read 30 Extra Credits in 1 Year at 200%?
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Schools Is my schedule "lightweight"? Hurt me for Grad School?
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Summer Upper Level Math Courses Online?
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Mathematics or Computer Science: Which Field Should I Pursue?
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Advices for a freshman in a Physics BSc course
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I want to do a proyect about A.physics in Aerospace Industry
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Can Decision Theory Be Used to Understand Complex Adaptive Systems?
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Is Public Education in Kansas Meeting Students' Needs?
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Insights False Dichotomy: Theorist or Experimentalist? - Comments
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How to do really well in Ap Physics C?
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