STEM Academic Advising Forum

Browse and request academic advising for all sciences, math and engineering. Topics include school selection, GRE tests, degree information, funding and more. Find the help you need here to navigate and succeed.

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Making Learning Fun: Tips for Engagement

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Is it Impossible to get a 3.0 GPA at New Mexico Tech?

  • sheldonrocks97
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Need desperate help with organizing/taking notes.

  • milhous
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Schools I dont feel prepared for grad school

  • bfusco
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Schools Should I Take AP Physics 1 to Reaffirm My Understanding or Skip to AP Physics 2?

  • Gamenets
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Navigating a Math Education: Pre-Calc to Multivariate Calc

  • NikV
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Physics Major Questions: Should I Change Majors?

  • YellowTang13
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Teaching Myself Physics the Hard Way

  • harts
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Schools Is my professor v. fast, or is it normal in colleges?

  • Modest Learner
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Need help - should I study Science/Engineering?

  • Napoleon
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Is It Too Late to Start an Engineering Degree at 20?

  • Hierophant
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What field of physics to specialize in?

  • affan_414
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Mathematics Guidance for Hobbyists: Where to Start?

  • mxc
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A question on building research experience.

  • Marco12
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Where do I start in my career for physics?

  • JakubZera
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Programs Which Math Classes Should I Take for a Physics Major with a Math Minor?

  • Jeff6851
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Schools How do I decide on a college major?

  • Pronghorn
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Schools Where Can I Study Oil Mechanics for My Master's Degree in Europe?

  • qadir-92
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Which Branch of Physics is more Rewarding?

  • xAnonx
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Programs Engineering, Math, Physics, Chemistry: $100/$1000 Items & Free Life Skills

  • babysnatcher
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Are there rejected physics PhD theses?

  • Geremia
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Schools Stressing out over grad school apps

  • Delong
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Is It Normal to Feel Overwhelmed in a Physics PhD Program?

  • Azelketh
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Programs Astronomy or Astrophysics degree and research.

  • Trigonal
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What Are the Top Condensed Matter REU Programs?

  • whyme1010
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Math Education Bachelors -> Masters in Math

  • 1MileCrash
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Maximizing My Math Classes for a Future in Theoretical Physics

  • JaredEBland
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AMO Physics graduate at UC Boulder

  • mam1991-2015
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Helping Unprepared Students: The Ironies and Challenges

  • jackmell
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Studying Learning mathematics from the basics. Questions about order and books.

  • Kandaron
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Schools Having second thoughts about graduate school.

  • -Dragoon-
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GRE Study Guides: which questions are closest to the actual exam?

  • Periapse
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What are the admission requirements for studying medical physics in Canada?

  • Medicalphys
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Should I take this co-op oppurtunity?

  • Kenny Bala
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Can I get accepted to a PhD program from a non-ranked school?

  • PhizKid
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Was this a poor academic choice?

  • Mhorton91
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I didn't do well in my first semester.

  • cyano
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Flow Chart of material to learn differential geometry

  • jhoffs1
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How to find good people in a field?

  • lus1450
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What math is required for physics?

  • MightyKaykoher
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Programs What can I do in the physics field with a physics degree specializing

  • phazon100
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Support a family while getting a PhD

  • Stress2Death
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Schools Choices About Grad School in Math

  • Oryctolagus
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Programs ChemE major needs advice on a minor

  • Jafar.emir
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Schools Grad School: Philosophy of Physics & Math, Logic & Paradoxes

  • cragar
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What Are My Chances of Being Accepted into an REU Program for Math?

  • SS521
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Applying to SCIT: What You Need to Know

  • Nerd10
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Suggestions needed for a dysmathic polymath

  • Cephas Atheos
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Deciding between UCal Campuses: UCSD vs. UCSB

  • K.QMUL
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Questions about upcoming classes.

  • WestofX
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Schools Overcoming a Grad School Dilemma: 2.0 GPA and Beyond

  • rockclimber1
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Applied Physics vs Physics: What's the Difference?

  • preceptor1919
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Intro to Linear Algebra vs Calculus II

  • sheldonrocks97
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Schools College in or near Vancouver, BC

  • preceptor1919
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Programs What can you do with an engineering degree?

  • Hierophant
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Learning Physics from listening to ipod?

  • PsychonautQQ
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Astrophysics Summer Internships for International Students

  • SpaceMusicGeek
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What are the best options for summer research/internships in science?

  • paulharrylemon
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Programs Is doing a maths degree harder than other degrees?

  • vysethecoward
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About what percentage? [AP Calculus exam]

  • Nerd10
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Multivariable Calculus or Diff EQ over the summer?

  • ziggybenji
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Statement of Purpose Critique v2.0

  • MPKU
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Should I Choose a B.S. or Interdisciplinary B.S. in Geosciences?

  • Flipmode22
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Actuarial vs Economics: Kevin's Dilemma

  • KevinMWHM
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Programs Should I Double Major in Physics and Computer Science?

  • NATURE.M
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Low ranked MS+PhD programs in the US?

  • dreamLord
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Programs PhD application after a year and half out of Master's degree

  • renewed
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Should I Skip High School Physics and Take AP Physics Instead?

  • Radarithm
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Applied Statistics with emphasis in Physics?

  • annoyinggirl
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Schools Does the university matter for an undergrad student?

  • 2Late4Dodos
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What Does Humanities Really Cover?

  • Avichal
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Schools What Are the Top Engineering Physics Programs for Plasma Physics and Photonics?

  • benJephunneh
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Programs PDE's vs Complex analysis for physics/math major

  • phosgene
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What are the prerequisites to studying quantum mechanics?

  • John_Diala
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Programs I don't know what degree I am really wanting. Help?

  • VanHammer
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Education, job outlooks, and criminal records

  • texasH53D
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Find a Maths Skype Study Buddy for 2014

  • confusedatmath
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Schools Retake PGRE for 2nd time admission to grad school?

  • Polluxy
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What is a good gpa for getting into REUs?

  • pantheid
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How Can I Overcome Procrastination Before School Starts?

  • BH Wiz
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Theoretical Research Topics in Topological Quantum Computing

  • Shinn497
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After Physics I, when do we see classical mechanics again?

  • Ascendant78
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Applied or Pure Math for Future Teacher?

  • Eurydice19
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Are MOOCs a Valuable Addition to Resumes and Education?

  • tmbrwlf730
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Send Innovation: Reduce Cost of Electric Cars & Increase Distance

  • anubodh
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Anecdote: 34 out of 36 aspiring engineers, eventually dropped out

  • Hierophant
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Looking for old Oxford University mark schemes ~1988-1994

  • stupendousp
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Research Proposal for Postdoc in Geophysics: Tips & Guidelines

  • Milentije
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Explore Mechanical & Chemical Eng at University of Moratuwa

  • Manula
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Please give me some advice about math self-study

  • Douglas321
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How do I choose which professor to mention in my grad school SOP?

  • bluechic92
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Schools Questions about edX (opencourseware) on college resume?

  • Ascendant78
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Are there any jobless graduates from Harvard?

  • Nerd10
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Schools Getting into MSc Physics programme in European university

  • arpit2agrawal
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Is computational physics a PhD area of study?

  • jaydnul
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I love HEP Theory, but doubts about future.

  • bluechic92
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Picking up calculus again after 2 years?

  • DanL
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Struggling with Calculus: Is It Worth Pursuing a Degree in Mathematics?

  • PEMDAS
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