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Should I Do a Summer Project in Plasma Physics for My High Energy Physics Goals?
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Include MOOC certificates in transfer applications?
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Mechanical Engineering Requirements
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Programs Astro vs Chemistry for Physics Major
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First year physics difficulty level
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Programs Should I study Physics and Computer Science as a double major?
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Is Math Cumulative & is Memorization Important?
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Career Path Planning: From Civil Engineering to Theoretical Physics
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Is Short Communication Appropriate for Mathematical Analysis Revisions?
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How difficult is Topology for a pure Physics student?
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Is Pursuing a Master's in Astrophysics in Paris Viable for UK Undergraduates?
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Admissions Giving IELTS/TOEFL Exam is necessary for Admission
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Undergraduate choosing math courses
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What qualifications do I need for a career in embedded / control systems?
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Schools Is Taking Physics Classes at a Community College Worth It for Grad School?
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Schools Beamline for schools, Greek Delegation
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Getting higher marks in engineering?
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Should I stick with Computer Eng or switch to CompSci?
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Functional Analaysis or Abstract Algebra or Fields?
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How Can You Specialize in Particle Physics and Explore Career Paths?
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Letter of Rec. not sent, should I rescind?
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Artificial intelligence prerequisites?
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Maximize Success in Independent Study Calculus: Tips from Experienced Students
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Schools Going to college before uni for engineering?
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Programs Turning point - currently Biochem major but
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Would taking a chemistry class help with physics?
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What Should Prospective Graduate Students Know About Medical Physics?
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Apply to multiple PhD's at a same time
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Bs Computer Science & Ms math & PhD physics
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Which is the best MSc Physics Entrance Coaching Center in Delhi?
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How are precalculus and analytical geometry different?
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Is electronic devices a good course to take for CE?
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Overcoming Lab Challenges in Physics Course
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Soft matter vs. cosmology/particle physics
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Memorizing math and physics "building blocks?"
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Theoretical Physicist: Maths or Physics? (Greece)
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Professors outright said they'd make it easy on us
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MHB What courses are you taking, Spring 2015 edition
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MS vs PhD in Physics: Understanding the Differences
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Self-Study Math: Pre Algebra to Integral Calc
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Fourier Analysis vs Topology: Which is More Useful for Physics?
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Programs Go to Oxford or stay in the US for undergraduate degree?
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What kinds of nuclear physics should I focus?
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Summer Research for Internationals?
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Arguing for the higher grade when you are borderline
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Seeking your advice on Preparation for Calculus Exam
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Programs Should I Pursue a PhD Minor or an Extra Master's for Career Flexibility?
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Preparatory classes for nanotechnology
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Programs The Importance of a Minor in a Different Field for a Physics Student
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Schools What to put on a application to college that will stand out?
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Can Taking Fluid Mechanics Without Completing All Prerequisites Work?
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Admissions What is the Appropriate Number of Recommendation Letters for an REU Application?
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Comparing AI and Machine Learning MOOCs: UC Berkeley vs Stanford
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Are Upward-Trending Grades More Important for Research Opportunities?
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What were your jobs as undergrads?
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Future prospects with a horrible academic record
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Admissions Applying to the Summer or Winter semester in Europe?
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Which UK MSc program should I choose for pursuing a PhD in particle physics?
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Should I continue with physics if I am better at humanities?
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Project topics on Geophysics or Remote Sensing or Electronics
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Schools University recommendations for a physics graduate
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Class Schedule Opinions: Comparing Option I & II
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Schools Free Online High School Physics Resources
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Studying Knowing Your Limits: Dealing With Not Being Good Enough
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Transferring from csuf to cal poly slo for engineering?
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Schools Will there be an interview for a graduate school in physics?
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Complex numbers and differential equations for physics
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Programs Physics Major: Should I Take Abstract Algebra?
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Programs BS/MS in CS or BS in CE/CS (combined major)
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Preparing for the Putnam Exam: Tips from a Math Club Member
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The Top Undergraduate Math Courses for Physics
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Are UK PhDs Attainable with a 2nd Class Degree?
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Undergraduate Math Research: Where to Start?
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Programs Master's degree in the U.S./U.K.?
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Nanotechnology for engineering physics guy: which courses?
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Best online undergraduate math/computer science programs?
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SULI Summer 2015: Selection Process & Application Q&A
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How are my career prospects? Is it too late for me?
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International internships/study abroad programs
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Schools Please provide me top universities for MS in USA?
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Should I Choose a B.A. or B.S. in Physics to Prepare for an Engineering Career?
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Programs Proof based classes for biomathematics major?
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How Can I Improve My REU Personal Statement?
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Possible Physics masters somewhere down the line
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Self studying abstract mathematics
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Prerequisites for Statistical Physics
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How can I effectively study for multiple subjects in a limited amount of time?
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Studying Is it possible/advisable to read several books in 4 months?
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Suggestions or advice for engineering
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Which is more useful for a physics degree: logic or proofs?
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Studying What math is needed for University Physics with Modern Physics 13th edition?
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Divided between physics and chemistry
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Civil Engineering: What Skills Do I Need?
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Is it frowned upon to take a week off of an REU?
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Solving My Post-BENG EENG Dilemma: Finding the Right Graduate Program
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Schools Factors in choosing a grad school
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Taking a Course in Writing for Science
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Schools Sources to figure out what schools are good for certain subj
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Understanding work of potential advisors
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Self study for the coming vacation
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