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.

Threads

Math Undergrad. Grad Math or Engineering?

  • Zophir
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8

How to Write an Effective Appeal Letter for Academic Dismissal?

  • amitccc
  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9

Best strategies to get motivated?

  • Hierophant
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3

Schools How different is electromagnetics in grad school?

  • medwatt
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5

Learning math through programming?

  • sushifiend
  • · Replies 18 ·
Replies
18

Programs Math degree with some physics for engineering

  • cragar
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6

Ontario Engineering Programs With Best Coop Programs

  • thefreewheelin
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2

What does it take to be a distinguished physicist?

  • UraniumCatalys
  • · Replies 42 ·
2
Replies
42

Programs How Feasible Is It? Changing English major to Physics major

  • solisspirit
  • · Replies 60 ·
3
Replies
60

How did you decide on a field for graduate studies?

  • fourier.mango
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8

Schools Does Santa Monica College offer Electrical Engineering major?

  • Nerd10
  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9

How much does where you go for your undergrad matter?

  • Timewalker6
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4

Testing Is the SAT Required for Elite Educational Institutes?

  • infinite.curve
  • · Replies 10 ·
Replies
10

Programming Advice: Learn Java for Fast Results

  • omar alaa
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8

How to find PhD position in my special situation?

  • Solidstate
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4

Programs Any Brits on a foundation degree here?

  • Stud3nt
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1

Computer science vs mechatronics engineering

  • omar alaa
  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7

I didn't waive a right to see recommendation letters, What should i do

  • rar0308
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1

How Effective Is My Physics Grad School Application?

  • MPKU
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2

Seeking suggestions for journals to publish paper

  • Fin_de_Siecle
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2

Is a Setback in College Math a Sign to Give Up on My Academic Dreams?

  • emlekarc
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3

Programs Advice for a Computer Science major interested in math/physics

  • epluribus
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2

Is it typical for some physics (math) to go over your head at first?

  • Ascendant78
  • · Replies 13 ·
Replies
13

Programs Is a Ph.D. in Astrophysics essential for a career in exoplanet exploration?

  • mh8780
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6

Programs Which Master's Degree Should I Choose for Future Impact and Personal Passion?

  • CaptainHammer
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1

PhD supervisor: more than one supervisor (UK)

  • gboff21
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1

Schools Roanoke College Dean's Award: Physics Program Review

  • Physics2341313
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1

Is it good to study math first and then physics?

  • joneiljack
  • · Replies 23 ·
Replies
23

Pursuing Physics Degree: Antimatter, Gravitational Fields & Math

  • bodykey
  • · Replies 20 ·
Replies
20

Schools Any hope for nuclear grad school?

  • middlephysics
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1

Topics combining Mathematics and Aircraft

  • emlekarc
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2

Do I Need to Take Calculus II at MIT if I Get a 5 on AP Calculus BC?

  • Nerd10
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3

Worried about my engineering research project.

  • vysethecoward
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2

Schools Community College student,I need some help,feeling depressed.C+in math

  • TheKracken
  • · Replies 25 ·
Replies
25
Replies
3

Should I start with Euclid geometry?

  • Alpharup
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5

Engineering physics: Which specialization? Bio-phys vs applied-phys

  • Nikitin
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4

Schools Should I Switch Schools to Take Advanced Math and Science Classes?

  • Cubeman
  • · Replies 11 ·
Replies
11

MIT Swim Test: Everything You Need to Know

  • Nerd10
  • · Replies 18 ·
Replies
18

Programs What to focus on in calculus (as a physics major)?

  • Ascendant78
  • · Replies 20 ·
Replies
20

The Unusual Email: Acceptance into Honor Society.org

  • jaydnul
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1

Programs Getting a Physics Degree While Working in the US

  • SushiLord
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5

Schools Horrible grades after college, but I want to go to university

  • Jarfi
  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7

Choosing the research area in physics

  • ShayanJ
  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9

Are Numerical methods of any use for a physicist

  • kini.Amith
  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7

What are the mathematic prerequisites for learning relativity?

  • lizzie96
  • · Replies 16 ·
Replies
16

Are there any quality online programs for astrophysics?

  • bombboy85
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3

Progress to recovering from a low GPA is too slow?

  • stefan10
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8

Took too many short cuts, suffering as a result

  • FatPhysicsBoy
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5

Schools A- in Quantum 1 for GRAD school application.

  • xdrgnh
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8

Schools How do graduate schools look at non-core physics courses?

  • -Dragoon-
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3

Pursuing a Physics Career: Advice and Guidance

  • SpaceTime94
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2

Is it worth going for a BS and a PhD in physics?

  • Kenny Bala
  • · Replies 65 ·
3
Replies
65

Programs What is the most interdisciplinary STEM Major?

  • nst.john
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5

Schools Applied Physics/Kettering University Questions

  • NextElement
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4

Why physics and chemistry for computer science?

  • Avichal
  • · Replies 10 ·
Replies
10

Programs Questions about Pursuing Second Bachelor's Degree

  • md1327
  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9

D in trigonometry—give up on engineering ?

  • Zanar
  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7

Should I retake GRE for Medical Physics (Master's)

  • ramsburg86
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2

Can a Biology Graduate Succeed in a Physics Graduate Program?

  • joerog
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3

Which University is the Better Choice for a B.S. in Physics: WKU or UK?

  • cleve1970
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2

Schools Question about Calculus 1 in university.

  • TitoSmooth
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2

Schools I got a D in Calc II; Will Colleges Take Back My Acceptance?

  • sheldonrocks97
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8

Imperial QFFF vs Cambridge (Mast) Physics?

  • Lengalicious
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3

What's next in Calculus 2 after a successful semester of Calc 1?

  • imull
  • · Replies 13 ·
Replies
13

Questions about studying physics in Canada

  • Descent
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6

Schools What will look better for grad school transcript.

  • xdrgnh
  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9

FE Exam Discipline: Career Prospects & Difficulty

  • NewGuy1
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1

Can Last-Minute SOP Reviews Enhance UCSB Application Success?

  • kap09c
  • · Replies 14 ·
Replies
14

List of recognized journals in Relativity and Gravitation

  • adrian_m
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4

Is Pursuing a Biophysics Degree a Smart Career Move?

  • jay_harkara
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1

US departments active in Solar physics?

  • Lavabug
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1

Entering The Second Half of Mathematics

  • Improvisation
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2

GCSE/IGCSE course choice for sciences

  • Patriciamsv
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6

Life After Physics Major: Doing a Second REU

  • middlephysics
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1

Which Math Course is More Essential for a Physics Major?

  • jbrussell93
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3

Computational Physics or E+M course

  • secretsaucer
  • · Replies 14 ·
Replies
14

How Is Electricity and Magnetism Used In Computer Science?

  • Kot
  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7

Schools Good universities that offer PhD programme on space-time physics

  • rakibullah
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4

Kinematics and Dynamics of Machinery: SI Edition - No Supplement Needed

  • mech-eng
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4

Programming Languages for Photonics Career

  • The Head
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4

Best background for accelerator physics

  • sheezeeque
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8

Using student loans for one semester - necessarily a bad decision?

  • ema9u
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8

Can anyone learn Physics alone (without a teacher) ?

  • Mohamed.AG
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3

Standardized Tests and Foreign Language Thoughts

  • Medgirl314
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6

Am I capable of study theoretical physics in the future?

  • Determinism89
  • · Replies 50 ·
2
Replies
50

Milwaukee School of Engineering vs New Mexico Tech

  • sheldonrocks97
  • · Replies 11 ·
Replies
11

Should I Submit My CommonApp Without Completed Recommendation Letters?

  • Nerd10
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3

Chem undergrad realizes interests lie in physics; do I have any hope?

  • Bronshtein
  • · Replies 12 ·
Replies
12

Can You Pursue a MS Abroad with a Previous Master's Degree?

  • somz
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5

Need guidance to learn sciences. Extremely ignorant.

  • TitoSmooth
  • · Replies 11 ·
Replies
11

Schools Finding a Supervisor for M.Eng Project: How to Approach?

  • sandy.bridge
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1

Had an Exam Experience where I Missed Out on High Score - How to Cope

  • sarvesh0303
  • · Replies 30 ·
2
Replies
30

Testing PSAT vs SAT Scores: How Close Was Your Match?

  • Medgirl314
  • · Replies 25 ·
Replies
25

Is Engineering Physics a Better Path to a Physics Graduate Program?

  • neginm
  • · Replies 11 ·
Replies
11

Would like some advice on class schedule next semester (Chem vs CS)

  • cryora
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5

Programs Is my degree valuable? Question for People with degrees already

  • KiNGGeexD
  • · Replies 11 ·
Replies
11

I - what are prerequisites for studying QM?

  • Dustin_1
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1

Putting a quote in academic statement

  • Hercuflea
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3

Schools Does the Choice of Undergraduate School Impact Physics Grad School Admission?

  • nisl7570
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4