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How Optional are GRE Subject tests?
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Where Can I Find Affordable Distance Education for Physics?
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Programs Should I Switch My Major from Electrical Engineering?
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Schools What degree should I select when applying for grad school: Masters or PhD?
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Which precal topics should I master before taking Calculus 2?
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How useful is theoretical physics?
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Advanced Physics Mentor: Find a Qualified Tutor
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How can i learn about physics / mathematics after graduating
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What Survey-Related Masters Courses Can Physics Grads Pursue Outside Physics?
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Schools Choosing physics graduate school.
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Is Taking a Gap Year a Good Idea for Math-Focused Students?
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What should I include in my statement of purpose for Medphysics MS programs?
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Good (not elite) School in Boston
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How Can I Improve My Math Grades from B's to A's?
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Is my Stanford math PhD statement of purpose good enough?
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What Should a Math Major Do Before Applying for a Master's Program?
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Research Proposal Help for PhD in Mathematical Physics
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Programs Engineering Major Dilemma: Tips & Advice for Future Students
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An internal struggle I'd like information on
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Getting into Maths, skipping sequences
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Need Opinions: Intro to Diff Eq or Statics
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Programs Changing majors from Physics to Mathematics or CS?
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Method to learn electrodynamics?
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Advice on 2nd Masters or PhD After BSc 1st Class
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Schools Thinking of taking first year university physics, any advice?
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Programs Physics Degree without A2 maths?
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Should Graduate Students Attend Conferences?
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How can electrical engineering be self-taught?
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Is a career in relativity possible as a permanent faculty member?
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How Can a Sophomore with a Low GPA Improve and Pursue Planetary Science?
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Tips in finding a research topic
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Nuclear Engineering from Physics
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Schools What to look for in a university as a transfer
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Is 24 too old to start undergraduate in Physics?
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Programs Second Bachelors Degree in Aerospace engineering at age 27?
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Should Math in Early Education Become an Elective?
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Schools Best universities in Ontario,Canada for undergraduate Mathematics
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Schools Age as negative factor in top math grad school admission?
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Can an Average IQ Person Succeed in a Pure Science Career?
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Is analysis necessary to know topology and differential geometry?
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From simple scientific computing into beginning development
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Materials Physics Specialization(Undergrad)
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MHB Guidelines on Writing a Math Thesis
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Schools Preparing for University: Is Chemistry Necessary for Physics?
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Planning to study in the US for my PhD
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Entering material science from an engineering background
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How much of the material (formulas, etc.) do you need to memorize?
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Schools Graduate school MSc. - approaching a professor
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Schools When will I receive these colleges' decisions?
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Schools Which university to choose? (Canada)
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GPS Info: What You Need to Create Live Feed Website/App
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Trapped - 3rd year ME student & not enjoying school
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Undergrad physics program suggestions
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Question about biophysics, mathematical biology etc.
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Interested in Physics, Chemistry and Biology
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MS vs MA Physics: Boston Univ Grad School
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Low Previous GPA and Biophysics Grad-Canada
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Is a Theoretical Physics Degree Worth It if I Don't Want to Pursue Academia?
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Should I Mention Improved Grades After Adding Physics Major in My SOP?
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Help regarding Career with Physics
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Schools List of All Physics Graduate School Deadlines?
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Refractive Eye Surgery: Physics or Electrical Engineering?
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Schools Can you suggest me a good college?
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Schools Looking for potential Grad schools
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Can I get into grad school with a low GPA?
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Programs In pursuit of astrophysical degree, need advice
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What is the point of professors and lectures
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From Computer Science to Engineering
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Is an Intro to Logic Class Helpful for Transitioning into Higher Mathematics?
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Schools Subpar GPA; Aspirations for Grad School and cross discipline research
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Schools How important is your grad school research to future positions?
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Programs Is this considered a 'pure math' major?
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Opinion about LaserLab VU at VU Amsterdam
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Need guidance/advice on post-secondary
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Average Grade of Bachelor's Degree in Physics: Seeking Answers
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What can I reasonably expect from a professor?
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Physics Self-Study Course: Textbooks for MIT/CalTech Qualifying Exam
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Tips for an aspiring astronomer?
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Boost Your Physics Grades: Tips from a Columbia University Student
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Physics needed for electronic engineering
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Schools GPA, grades, C's, grad school (typical post probably)
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Which Class Should I Take: Upper Division ODE or PDE?
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Schools Becoming a Physicist/Graduate School
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Should I Pursue a PhD in Electrical Engineering for Research Opportunities?
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MHB What course should I take next after Real Analysis I?
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What to study in mathematics after taking basic math courses?
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GRE Practice Exams: Official Sample or Quizzes?
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Self Study for Physics for a mechanical engineer
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Schools Is Pursuing a Ph.D. in Physics Worth the Risk of Losing Your Passion?
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Can you do research in your spare time?
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Medical Physics ^ Computational Medicine?
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Material Science Engineering.What is it? Give me a good description.
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Programs Feeling stuck in a major I don't care for
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Is an Engineering Thermodynamics Class Beneficial for a Physics Major?
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Programs Co-op as a physics major - is it worth it?
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What kind of jobs do physicists get?
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Quantum Mechanics Courses Over the Summer
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Programs Advice on Majoring for West Virginia Tech Seniors
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DPhil at Oxford: Is it Worth a Shot?
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Undergrad researching but not publishing
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