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Choosing a graduate advisor/project
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Switch mode power supplies related study in Germany
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Programs Really need advice on what to major in
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Prerequisites for graduate statistical mechanics
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How do I become a better student?
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What to choose: Physics vs geometry
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Physics and Aeronautical Engineering
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Learn String Theory: Prereqs & Route for Beginners
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Programs What would be a good degree to accompany a Physics Major?
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Why doesn't U.S participiate in PLANCKS contest
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UW-Seattle vs. Scripps Institution of Oceaongraphy
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Schools What should i study in graduate school?
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Schools UNC Chapel Hill, UIUC, or UMD College Park?
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Applied Mathematics MS with Aero Engineering BS
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Help making decision on what to study to work on spacecraft
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Doing a PhD in the same topic as masters?
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Physics Struggles? Don't Give Up!: Worried Physics Student
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What Career Paths Can a High School Senior Pursue with a Passion for Physics?
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Schools Extra courses for physics grad school after Mech.Eng?
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Imperial or U of T for Aerospace Engineering Studies?
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Research in Differential Geometry
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Columbia (M.S. in Medical Physics) vs. Vanderbilt (DMP)
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Why Is Reading Math Different from Reading Text?
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Schools Finding Fulfillment and Graduate School Advice for Math-Related Majors
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Start Learning Physics: Books and Online Courses Recommended
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Admissions Relevance of past research during PhD admission
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Schools Grad School or Experiences: Pros/Cons for Biochem Major
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Forgetting things you have learn't in previous years
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Engineering? Physics? What could I do?
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Programs Aerospace and Physics Double/Dual Major
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Exploring Top Masters Programs in Theoretical and Mathematical Physics in Europe
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What is the difference between astronomy study and astrophysics study ?
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Pursuing physics b.s., late start
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Dealing with failure at problem solving. Internet dependence
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Can Engineering Majors Transition to a PhD in Physics?
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Are Dual BA Programs in Math & Physics Worth It for Grad School Applications?
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Aurora/Magnetosphere Physics PhD programs? (Texas)
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Funded Ph.D vs self funded PhD from supervisor's point of view
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Senior Thesis Topic: Astrophysics & Relativity
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Schools Graduate School Guidance. I want to be a cosmologist
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Is Physics Always This Challenging for Students?
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Title When Working in Graduate Studies
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How can one become a math expert?
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What to Read/Study in Physics if I want to be a Physicict
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PhD in Germany vs USA: IIT Roorkee Physics Student
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Significant nuclear/atomic physics papers of early 1900s
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COMSOL Student Copy: Free Academic License
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Schools University of Chicago, Brown University or Cornell?
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Schools Research Experience for Grad School
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Schools University of Nebraska-Lincoln REU - advice?
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Academic guidanceconfused (want to get a phd in physics )
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Is the Math/Science Taught at MIT, Caltech, etc. Harder?
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Sources of funding for undergrad summer research
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Am I ready for Calculus and Analytic Geometry?
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Where does Mathematical Physics reside?
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Senior Thesis Topic in Neurophysics
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Self-Study Graduate Quantum Theory with Sakurai: Lecture Notes and Resources
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British Olympiad in Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition
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Programs Rejected by Best Fit School - Reapply, Transfer? Seeking Advice
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Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology
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Programs Majoring in Physics; deciding on minor?
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Graduate Career: Engineering or Physics?
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Schools Help with high school class selection
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Aerospace engineering at Imperial?
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Where to Start Studying Physics and Math for Beginners
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Advanced Topics in Mathematics post DE
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Schools Balancing Work and College: Tips and Strategies for Success
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Schools Deciding between schools: advice
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Necessary knowledge of standard model for string theorist
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GPA Requirements, Masters Biophysics Canada
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Need advice to get order in my study
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UCLA MS in Engineering (Online)
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Ryerson MEng Aerospace: Should I Go?
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Importance of GPA vs specific grades
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How Can You Rediscover the Joy of Physics?
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Scholarship to Canada for Class 12 CBSE Student - Physics
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Finding Scholarships for High School Seniors
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Made a discovery and I would like to publish it any advice?
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How can one know what he/she is good at?
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Schools What are the best resources for brushing up on math skills for graduate school?
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How to stop worrying about your exam?
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Diagram That Contains All The Different Kind Of Physics?
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Not sure where else to ask this -- Can I teach myself Diff Eqs?
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Carleton, Bowdoin, Colby, BU, or Brandeis?
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Anyone have experience finding money for school?
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Topics in Mechanical Engineering
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Programs Best degree to go into systems engineering?
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Schools Thoughts on religious versus non religious universities?
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Current state of grad programs in UK for US student
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Undergraduate research for prospective graduate students
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Is It Too Late to Overcome My Fear of Math and Pursue Physics?
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Overcome Feelings of Inadequacy in High School | Physical Science
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Cornell, UC Santa Barbara, UChicago or Columbia for Undergrad Physics
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Math REUs 2015: SUMSRI or Fairfield?
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Schools Low cost tuition universities for international students in the US?
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Requirements prior to Quantum Mechanics
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Bsc Physics Scholarship for Class 12 Students
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Should I enroll in a summer calculus course?
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Switching from Finance to Physics
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Schools Diverse or concentrated research experience for grad school?
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