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ABET accreditation, should it be a significant factor?
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How to begin learning calculus at an early age?
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Seeking your suggestions on my current course workload
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*Need help in mastering physics*
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Repeating Second Year: A Second Chance to Master the Basics of Physics
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Analytical methods in theoretical physics
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Schools Are my math courses sufficient for Grad School?
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PreReqs for Quantum Scattering
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Schools Upper level "Core" courses most important for grad school?
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How can mech holder go for further studies in space?
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Programs Can I make it through a Physics degree?
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How Can I Overcome My Aversion to Manual Calculations?
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Should I go to Leipzig or should I have a language year
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Stepping into the physics world at a late age?
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Motivation/Overwhelming amounts of information
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Schools Electrical Engineering vs Physics with EE electives college
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Schools Choice for particle physics between LAC and university
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Civil Engineering vs. EE Electronics
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Order of concepts taught in calculus 1 & 2
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What Are Your First Hand Experiences Studying for the PGRE?
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Tips for switching into physics with mediocre math scores
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Computer Engineering - Electrical Eng. & Computer Science?
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Undergraduate Research and Mathematics Graduate Programs
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Upper Level Math for Optical Physics/Engineering
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Choosing Between Queen Mary London, Sussex & Leicester: A Student's Perspective
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Can I Take The MCAT Despite Not Being in School?
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Academic background for physics engine?
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How to study while preparing for IIT with school/tutions.
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Do Masters students receive funding for graduate school?
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Schools What to do in the summer between undergrad and grad school?
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Programs Combining Computer Hardware & Geoscience: A Path to Petroleum Engineering
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Insights Initiating Research Work - Comments
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Become a Petroleum Engineer: Computer Engineering & Geology/Geophysics Major
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Geophysics vs. Petroleum Engineering
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Complementing my Management Sciences/Operations Research
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Chem undergrad thinking of doing masters in chem engineering
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Question for Professors - Students Reading Your Papers
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Physics with computer science versus Physics.
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Inadequite preparation for higher level physics
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Reasons to Study Physics: Finding Your Passion and Career Path
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Should I go for physics or engineering?
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Schools Do graduate schools accept distance education degrees?
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EE Electives: Best 3 for Well-Rounded Education
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Programs Would a minor in computer science benefit me?
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Is my impression of undergraduate research sound?
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Do I need Spivak/Apostol before analysis?
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Would you say my course-load is overwhelming?
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Can I Pursue a PhD in Physics While Studying Engineering?
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Programs What Are the General Institute Requirements for an MIT Physics Degree?
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Which Harvard course should I take?
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Penney: MV Calculus w/matrices VS MV Calculus
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Programs 2nd bachelors Degree Question (after a SAP appeal)
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Can I succeed as a physicist without natural ability in math?
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Aspiring Physicist: Can I Get an AA in Physics?
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What do TAs and RAs for theoretical physics do?
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Masters in Physics and Astronomy with a BA in English
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Should I opt for this EE Masters opportunity?
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Which Physics Books Would Be Best for Self-Study?
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MSC in "Space Engineering" - Pre-requisite mathematics
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Advancing My Education: Advice on Applying to University of Chicago
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