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Programs US - where to get loan for Masters degree?

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Schools Need Help With my aerospace engineering college options

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Going into final year. Undergrad thesis and what to do after?

  • mangoflux
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What are the essential maths skills for studying physics?

  • Shan K
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Post Your Summer/Fall 2013 Class Schedules

  • Genericcoder
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Programs Which College is Best for Studying Aerospace Engineering in Turkey?

  • SeleneS
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US Astrophysics Internship for International Students

  • SpaceMusicGeek
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Struggling with Studying Mathematics? Here's What You Can Do!

  • aleph-aleph
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Schools Should I take University Physics early and study ahead or as last two

  • ActionPotential
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Schools Is there any University that provides Under Grad degree in Maths

  • Debo Industry
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Orientation Week: Worth It? Reasons for Not Attending

  • NATURE.M
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This Freshman Math Class at Harvard Looks Insane

  • ActionPotential
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How Should I Write My Statement of Purpose for Grad School in Mathematics?

  • caffeinemachine
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Positioning one's self for Industry-funded PhD

  • dawin
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Schools Are big name schools really that different?

  • Chemicist
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Is doing physics in england worth wasting 3 years ?

  • B4ssHunter
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Freshman Unsure of Physics vs Engineering Major - Advice Needed

  • sloan13
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Quick questions about studying math and physics?

  • Ishida52134
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How does one finish something you've started ?

  • marellasunny
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Schools Starting out new/College guidance

  • member 484449
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Schools Grad school for foundational physics?

  • Sigma057
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How Can Physics Students Optimize Their Graduate School Applications?

  • austim14
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How scientific terms become established

  • Bipolarity
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Society of Physics Students or other physics society worth it?

  • Ascendant78
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What are some tips for hobbyists studying advanced mathematics and physics?

  • marcioapm
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Should I re-read theory and errors or just go straight to practice?

  • cdux
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Getting Into Relativity: Tips for a Physics/Math Major

  • SuitCoatBassis
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Schools Senior in High School looking ahead for Colleges.

  • Robert4149
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Undergraduate Math Outside the Classroom

  • f25274
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Interesting topics in Physics to learn

  • Seydlitz
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Schools Grad School Question: Finding Research Topics in General Relativity

  • Einshteinlover
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Schools Will double majoring in economics diminish grad school chances?

  • lasymphonie
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Programs What to major in when looking to work with nuclear energy

  • introspective
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Preparing for Exams: Curve-balls & Unseen Problems

  • babysnatcher
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Programs Which major is best for technology research?

  • nst.john
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How long does it take to Forget a subject for exams?

  • cdux
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Programs Need Opinions On Majors/Minors (Update from last year's post)

  • Roku
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Programs Advise on math courses to supplement physics major

  • connorb1542
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Questions regarding R.E.U. opportunities

  • Ascendant78
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International Physics Olympiad (IPhO): Assistance is needed

  • Daniel Luo
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Programs Don't know what I want to do having a major life crisis

  • tbg299
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In need of some advice about my future

  • Quantumpencil
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Am I cut out for this? Entering 2nd year undergrad.

  • idkmath
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Should I become an electrical engineer?

  • GregoryGr
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Good follow up to The theoretical Minimum?

  • Jonnathan
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Are Commutative Algebra and Algebraic Geometry useful for physics?

  • nonequilibrium
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Getting Started in Physics: Books & Olympiads

  • asianinvasion
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Addressing a professor in email with first name

  • nonequilibrium
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Programs Junior year of physics degree. Financial and lifestyle question.

  • ThomGunn
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Testing Book for Cherenkov radiation problem in Physics GRE

  • rar0308
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Schools Should I go ahead and take Calc lll in my first semester of College

  • Fullmetalx
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What should I study after Calculus 3?

  • Genericcoder
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Programs What engineering major for a R&D career related to healthcare

  • WK95
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Testing Book for Coaxial cable problem in Physics GRE

  • rar0308
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Loving a subject I knew the least.

  • cdux
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Programs What jobs other than physics/engineering jobs can you get with a P/E degree?

  • baouba
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Will I need a Calculator for Calculus?

  • ActionPotential
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Programs me with aerospace engineering major Decision

  • SeleneS
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Am I behind? How to get the most out of a small school.

  • Opus_723
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Swapping General Physics 1 for Intro to C++: Advice?

  • Metta
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Where should I start with tensors and their applications?

  • cmcraes
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Schools Will these Junior College Math Courses Be Sufficient?

  • abstrakt!
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Hey guys What course should I take? (Pure maths)

  • ktheo
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Which engineering course makes the most use of particles ?

  • B4ssHunter
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Undergrad at a large state school?

  • Lelephant
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Going into sophomore year, how should I prepare for math?

  • TheWingnut
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Prerequisites for real analysis?

  • Tim92G
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Physics for Chemists: Which areas are of help to chemists

  • Chem.Stud.
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Mechanical Engineer with a decent pGRE

  • 84Runner
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Low Undergraduate GPA: Is it Still Possible?

  • smk037
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Quizzing Basics: Tests, Skills, & More

  • Avichal
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Nuclear Engineering (or electrical) and Physics

  • B4ssHunter
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Doing worse on PGRE second time around?

  • kev12592
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Tips for Writing English Comp 1 Essays

  • 462chevelle
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How to handle a strict professor's grading on a paper assignment?

  • cdux
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Engineering undergrad -> astrophysics PhD

  • Segala
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Optics for Biomedicine: Limited Programs & Duke's Plans

  • MelioraGator
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Is an Undergraduate in Applied Math with a Masters in Engineering good

  • Thinkle12
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Programs Which Double Major Best Prepares for a Career in Robotics?

  • younginprogres
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Being involved in research without knowing everything about the topic?

  • serllus reuel
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Schools Should I even bother applying for grad school?

  • Izer
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Is 19 Semester Units Too Much for a First-Year College Student?

  • TheKracken
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'Cal Poly vs Cal State LB 'for robotics

  • younginprogres
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Accelerated PhD Track: Pros & Cons

  • M. next
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Improving Math Rigour - Tips & Advice

  • cdux
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Is astroparticle physics a worthwhile field?

  • QuantumCurt
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A few questions regarding Astrophysics ;

  • dreamLord
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Mathematics/Physics v Math v Physics

  • keithdowle
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Programs Doing a Physics PhD without a Physics Undergrad Degree?

  • Nomad_91
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Where can I find challenging proof problems to practice?

  • AlexVGheo
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Intro Physics Audio for 15hr Road Trip - TorqueDork

  • TorqueDork
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Physics Extreme Project: learning physics/math in spare time

  • Dr_Pill
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Looking for online summer study buddies

  • dustbin
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Physics BS then Aerospace MS or Engineering Physics MS?

  • lightningmil
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Schools Best plasma physics schools in Russia/Europe?

  • Hercuflea
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