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Skipping the Analytical Writing part on the GRE.

  • Lavabug
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Find Your Path: Math & Physics for Undergrads

  • Xedith
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What Career Options Exist for Those Passionate About the Universe?

  • Pazarito
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Schools Community college, should I take my math or physics at university?

  • TheKracken
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How Do Students Fund the Budapest Semester in Math Program?

  • deekin
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Grade Inflation: Is a 4.0 GPA from a State School Suspect?

  • jbrussell93
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Understanding Circuits: How to Analyze and Interpret Circuit Designs

  • ahmadmz
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Schools Schools in North America having same fees for international students

  • issacnewton
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Extracurriculars for highschool students with a limited highschool

  • jbmiller
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A bit frustrated regarding my studies and progress.

  • Ascendant78
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Will Not Finishing My M.Sc. Affect My Postdoctoral Opportunities?

  • Bunsen
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Programs Not sure if I should major in math

  • dirtysocks45
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Schools How much did you study per week in university?

  • strategos1618
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Advice to the Physics Undergraduate

  • K.QMUL
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I need guidance for my future, .

  • ahmedo93
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Who is correct and why?Is the Momentum Conserved in this Collision?

  • PsychonautQQ
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Stuck Between Research Project & Class: What Do I Do?

  • Hercuflea
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158 in GRE quant should I just give up on life

  • Hercuflea
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What type of physicist works in the field of Classical Mechanics?

  • Zackphysicswak
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Programs Which Geology Program Best Suits a Future in Resource Exploration?

  • NextElement
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Physics 1 harder than Calculus 1?

  • Astrometry
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Can someone be 'not good at math'?

  • mrspudgun
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Can't find a good study strategy

  • semidevil
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Schools Which German Universities Should I Apply to for a Master's in Applied Physics?

  • badri89
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Schools Are application deadlines university-wide?

  • denjay
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Finding a soultion (avoiding the depression.)

  • hakujin
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Admissions Cornell physics PhD admissions? Is it pointless for me to even apply?

  • Physics_UG
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Is there such a thing as computational Material Science?

  • myranaira
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Testing Strategies for Increasing PSAT/NMSQT Scores: Tips from a High-Scoring Student

  • Medgirl314
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Schools How to get over how depressing a Community college is?

  • TheKracken
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MPhys vs Bachelor's Degree - UK Education System

  • BOAS
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Can anybody guide me to learn physics?

  • jijopaul
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Self-Studying Physics for High School Seniors: Textbook Suggestions

  • Physics2341313
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Schools Doing Research as a community college student at a local University

  • TheKracken
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Schools Fast-track PhD in Physics/Electrical Engineering: Top Universities and Countries

  • Kholdstare
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Mathematical Methods or Complex Analysis?

  • djh101
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Particle/Nuclear physics ~essay topic

  • linda300
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A Theoretical Minimum | Looking for Guidance

  • MidnightKat
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What would you do if you were in my situation?

  • faizlo
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Can I get into computational neuroscience from EE?

  • PNGeng
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Schools University Rankings: Valid Source or Not?

  • Bunsen
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Functional analysis and real analysis

  • Gauss M.D.
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Schools 22-year old felon who's failed college 4 years in a row

  • spinningchurro
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So I want to be a Marine Biologist

  • KimG.
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Is Funding for a Masters that Hard?

  • SLACer
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How do employers/academics view an MSci v MSc? (UK)

  • ZedCar
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Optional Physics modules - decision time

  • ZedCar
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What is doing physics research like?

  • rollbackcc
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Programs Doubts about a master degree after Computer Engineering

  • nebbione
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My opportunities as physics postgraduate

  • Vphysics2013
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Training yourself to compulsively/always reflect on abstract ideas

  • screamingman
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Particles QFT for condensed matter physicist (should I?)

  • Trave11er
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Programs Math major to take intro physics: calculus or non-calculus based?

  • Raze
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An adult - become a mathematician in the UK

  • JayJohn85
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Schools If I don't do well in community college, am I screwed for life

  • D.M.
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Abstract Algebra or Topology: Which is the Better Choice for a Math Major?

  • jyoungs
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Nuclear Engineering Graduate Programs

  • caldweab
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Is 32 really too old to begin higher math?

  • Tyrion101
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What are your tips for staying alert throughout a long day

  • ianmgull
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Programs Do I need a degree in education to teach as a Professor?

  • cmcraes
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Schools How does a college verify transfer student details?

  • spaghetti3451
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Programs Do I Need a Degree to Pursue a Career in Biology and EECS?

  • Shivam3013
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Schools Education required to teach at a community college?

  • Turion
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The best way to learn to programming?

  • SteveDC
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How Can I Pursue a Career in Arctic Ice Physics Research?

  • TheKracken
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Programs Can you Actually do Anything with your engineering Degree

  • GreenPrint
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How do I cite an image in a research paper using ACS citations with bibtex?

  • saminator910
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Overcoming Loss: My Most Significant Challenge

  • nathanthegreat
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Programs Bachelors degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering?

  • ricandre69
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BS in Physics to BS/MS in EE: Is it worth it for a career change?

  • cjv998
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Do Physics and Engineering Majors Need Real Analysis?

  • Success
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Anyone seen any neat physics paper for a casual talk?

  • linda300
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What are my odds of getting into these math masters?

  • jdinatale
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What is Fourier Analysis and its Applications?

  • Success
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What do I need to know about a career in Medical Physics?

  • MathewsMD
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Best Physics Journals for Biophysics Research

  • Markel
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Choosing the Right Master Degree for an Electronics Engineer

  • mynick
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Need Help With a Fallback School

  • ModestyKing
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What are some international winter schools for physics and mathematics in 2014?

  • boddhisattva
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Best introductory self-learning physics guide?

  • christian0710
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Alternatives to PF? Solid State Physics Course

  • Turion
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Picking Engineering Program, choices

  • ZeroPivot
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Simultaneous physics research projects

  • paulharrylemon
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Schools Going to grad school after a few years of working?

  • ironman1478
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Can I be an engineer if I hate math?

  • Eriance
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How to deal with conceptual Physics after learning advanced math?

  • leo.
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Programs Advice in pursuing an Engineering Degree online.

  • BassTooth
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Am I ready for Classical Mechanics?

  • Flipmeister
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How to properly study for Calculus? Any tips?

  • brikayyy
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What Should I Study to Prepare for a Probabilistic Methods Course?

  • PeteyCoco
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Programs What are your thoughts about majoring in physics?

  • strategos1618
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Physics-based independent Study Ideas?

  • flyinjoe
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What background one needs to have to study QFT?

  • kostas230
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Is Materials Science a good PhD route to pursue?

  • dlivingston
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End of My PhD Dream: Advice Needed

  • drighanchu
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Programs Physics major for applied physics career?

  • nst.john
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Programs Diverse Interests Degree Trouble

  • dr721
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Can I Study Quantum Physics and Engineering at Top Universities from Greece?

  • radioactive8
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