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Schools What should i learn before college?
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Can a 'B' be removed from a high school transcript?
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My role in this research I'm doing (semi-rant?)
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Transfer Advice + Financial Aid Appeal Advice
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Does it matter from where I get my bachelors?
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Asking for Research; Aloof Prof.
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Programs Incoming Freshmen Physics Major
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How Does Applied Physics Differ from Engineering?
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[Quantum_Mechanics] Not too old to start a carrier in this Wfield
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Schools Why do the collegeboard offer Electricity and Magnetism?
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Is a B.S. in Photonics worthwhile?
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Electrical engineering curriculum ,your opinion is required.
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Is A Comeback Realistic? (Undergrad)
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Electrical engineering curriculum.
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Torn between ME and EE,I need an advice from engineers.
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Looking to Get Back Into Maths & Physics - Where to Start?
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MHB I need to choose my M.sc programs
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Be a Physicist: Learn About Astrophysics Research
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Best country for Mechanical engineering.
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How do you specify your intererests in physics when you're a freshman
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Where Can I Study for a PhD in Loop Quantum Gravity?
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Can I Become a Physicist at 30?
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Tips for searching volunteer jobs in the research lab?
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How do you learn the latest research without it costing tons of money?
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Transition from Engineering to Physics
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Should I switch to a different calculus textbook?
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Schools Should I Choose Physics or Engineering for University?
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Managing an absurd 1st year engineering load
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What's the next step after undergrad quantum?
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Take Analysis concurrently with Proofs Course? Smart or Stupid Idea?
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Anyone here who has studied/is studying software engineering?
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Schools High School Course Selection Dilemma
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What lessons should you know before studying integrals?
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Studying for the GRE subject test: physics
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Going back to school for physics
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Schools Stanford EPGY University Level Math courses?
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Does anyone have any tips for labs/tutorials?
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Should I stay at Michigan State or transfer?
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Schools How do you skip a course in High School?
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Programs Picking up CS major very late in the Physics game?
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Schools Sufficient Courses for Physics Grad School
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I want to be a physicist but my parents want me to be a doctor.
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Schools Question about grad school; advisor; letter
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Schools Best Universities for Superconductivity Research
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Can someone make me a Physics C timeline?
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Schools Physics Study in Gap Time after High School Suggestion
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Stochastic Process prerequsites and difficulty?
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To take Intro physics class or not to take intro physics class
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Schools What colleges should I consider for physics?
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Should I take classical mechasmnics or elektromagnetism
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Programs Geology Major - considering a Geomatics & Spatial Analysis major
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How many problems/exercises should be done for understanding?
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Programs Math courses for a Physics major (that aren't required)
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Physics BS - is it even worth it?
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Where can I find a good logarithms book or PDF for summer study?
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Hi Deciding Upon Biochem or Physics (if physics wants to do Particle)
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EE/PHYS 3.2/3.4 With GRE what are my chances?
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Starting Physics: Tips for High School Students
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MHB Preparing for Calc II: Advice for Math Major
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Schools Review/Quality of NetMath program at UIUC (Grad School Preparation)
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Advice on Mathematically Intensive Research For a CS major
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Will Self-Taught Courses Enhance My Grad School Application?
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Schools What happens if I cannot get into college for physics?
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What is the best way to search for research papers?
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Physicists/Grad students, how much computer science do you use?
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How to get multiple rec. letters
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Columbia vs U of Arizona vs U of Colorado Boulder
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Programs Which CS Courses Should a Physics Major Take to Boost Employability?
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Schools Grad school with little/no research experience in between.
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Schools Prestige of Undergraduate College and Grad School Admission
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Electronics engineer vs Electrical engineer?
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Regarding Physics and Engineering
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How many upper level math/physics courses per semester are typical?
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Proper ethic to ask for explanation for grade?
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Best quantum mechanics text for reference in condensed matter theory
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Neuroscience/AI/quantum computing
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The Intimidation of Retraining to a Career in Physics
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Which sub-fields do these interests direct me towards in physics?
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Programs Help with Deciding on Engineering major
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Neural Cybernetics: Can Computer Engineering & Physics Help?
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Schools Studying Math Units at University Level - Best Progression?
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Schools Theoretical Physics University
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From BS in different area to EE - MSEE or BSEE
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Looking for some physics guidence please
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Complex interests, what to study, and if it matters
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Programs Do I need Masters degree in Electrical and Computer science?
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Schools A physics BS going into ME Grad school
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Mechanical engineer to physicist/mathematician
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Physics PhD to CS: A Viable Career Move?
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2nd BS versus MS versus ? Options?
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Where Can an Indian Student Study Space Science Abroad?
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ECE options: nanotechonology and biomedic engineering
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Schools University of California Berkeley Courses
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Schools How Do Graduate Schools Evaluate Applicants Beyond GPA?
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So I'm going to take Jackson in the fall.
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What classes should I take to go into String Theory?
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Programs A joint major in Computer Science and Engineering
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Research topics for personal statement and A2 physics
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Precalculus book,your opinion is needed.
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Schools College calculus self-study question
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