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Is Malaysia Good for Studying Physics on a Budget?
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Testing policy for using calculators at U of I ? Just wonder
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Self Education Help: Advice for Starting Over in Math
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Programs Which degree for quantum mechanics?
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Boost Your Chances of Admissions with Low GRE Quant Score
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Admissions How can I be sure I'm applying to a school I can get into?
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Inquiry about my time management and planning skills
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Bachelor's in Physics after Bachelor's in Engineering
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Admissions French applying for a 6 month internship in Australia
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Programs What should I minor in with my Nuclear Engineering B.A.
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Schools Is ranking universities by scientific journals accurate?
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How hard to get REU at Fermi Lab?
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Having trouble trying to relearn physics
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Schools Picking a concentration in grad school. .
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Just finished my A Levels, maths study advice before uni?
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Master Degree in High Energy Physics in Europe: Find Universities
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Programs Maximizing My Physics Degree: Considering a Second Degree or Pursuing a PhD
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Question about Berkeley Undergrad Physics Course
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Schools H.S. Physics Teacher seeks Grad School Options
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Space engineering student at York, should I transfer to Ryerson?
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Failing Physics and Calc II in the same summer
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Schools Will My Background Impact My Chances at Top California Universities?
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QFFF Course at Imperial - Chances to get in....
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Final Year Project EET: Ideas Wanted
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Statistical physics and unfounded arguments
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How do you write and organize research notes?
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Programs As a geology major, I picking classes....
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Comparing KCL and UCL for Msc: Experiences and Advice?
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M.S./Ph.D. in Physics: Seeking Advice After Low GPA
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Advanced Calculus is usable in physics?
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How do I use math to back up my theories in physics?
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Insights Your Curriculum Vitae - Comments
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Comments - Writing Your Doctoral Thesis/Desertation
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Other Overcoming Depression to Excel in Physics
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Programs Is a double major worth it? (Physics, chemistry)
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Could you help me about my mathematics note-taking skill?
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How Should I List Unpublished Research on My PhD Application CV?
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Scope of Mechatronics engineering
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Studying Books (not textbooks) for introduction to subjects
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Grasp Ideas Easily: ECE Circuit-1, Signals & System
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Should I retake topology to improve my grad school prospects?
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Math recommended to study physics
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Suggestions for Quantum Computation Ph.D Program?
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Programs Is this a good set up for my degree?
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Should I Take Quantum Mechanics for Electrical Engineering Research?
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Best place for physics in India -- Undergraduate
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Is General GRE Score Important for International Applicants in US PhD Programs?
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Should I take Combinatorics with Analysis I or Algebra I?
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Where Can I Find Quantum Cascade Lasers Quiz Samples Online?
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Science education vs general science knowledge
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Transferring-should I retake this class?
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Am I suitable for Medical Physics?
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Would you recommend this math course?
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A physics UG looking into CS graduate programs
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Next step after first year physics?
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Teaching a Programming Language for Physics PhD students
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Schools General GRE for top schools? Any Weight?
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Is Double Majoring in Math & Physics Worth It?
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Comments - Your Physics Thesis Defense
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How Are PhD Extensions Funded in Canada and the US?
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Programs Advice for a freshman math major?
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Is my country teaching physics the wrong way?
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Can I catch up on physics as a chemistry grad student?
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Schools Emailing a professor from prospective grad school
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Admissions Concerns about applying for engineering
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Programs Advice for a prospective physics major
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Admissions Am I screwed graduate admission?
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Is PGRE Required for Masters in Physics After Engineering Degree?
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Insights Postdoctoral Physics Position - Comments
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Which is Better for Further Studies in Physics: MPhil or PhD?
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An olympiad student interested in Cambridge
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Problem in Self-Studying Calculus
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Should I learn calculus before self-studying physics?
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Profs asked me to send motivation letter
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An outline on computer and communication engineering
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Linear Algebra vs Matrix Algebra? Which to pick
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M.Sc in Physics after engineering?
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How can I do physics with a delayed education?
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What math areas I need to see for graduate-level physics?
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Calculus based physics Vs. algebra based physics
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Full course of Vector Analysis vs Griffith Text self study?
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Admissions What Subjects are Required for a Career in Engineering?
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Testing Conquering Physics GRE book wanted
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Best introduction to upper-level physics courses?
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Schools What Grad Schools Can I Get Into?
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Junior in Engineering: Bio, Elec, or Mechanical
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Schools How Difficult Is University Physics?
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Schools Give me an overview of the grad school experience
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Prepare for HEP-th graduate application
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What subjects to focus on as an EE interested in Aerospace?
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What does this mean? (how good a school/program is)
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Applied Physics vs. Computer Engineering
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Schools Chances of Getting Into Graduate School Ph.D Programs
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Programs Changing my major, not sure which physics to take?
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Is Majoring in Astrophysics a Disadvantage for Grad School Applications?
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Physics elective choice for engineering student
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Programs UCL Vs KCL for a masters degree in Physics?
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Programs Is it worth taking ENV S classes as Chem E major?
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Why Do Contest Problems Feel More Challenging Than Classroom Exercises?
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Should I take an extra year as an undergade student?
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