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Help With Physics: Conquer Your Board Exam
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Admissions Influence of undergraduate class rank on gradute admission
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Transitioning from mathematics to engineering (electrical/comp)
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Is My Physics Curriculum Weak Compared to Other Schools?
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Recommended summer reading for Quantum mechanics ?
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How important is freshman mechanics for junior level mechanics?
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PhD Astrophysics, Europe or USA?
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Programs What to research while deciding on a major?
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How to do Mathematical proof for beginner
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How to Improve Math Memory | Tips for Math Learners
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Schools Mathematics undergrad university choices help
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Will I succeed as a mathematician?
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Undergraduate Mini-thesis Topic(s)
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The road to becoming a Theoretical Physicist
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MHB Solve Problems Efficiently: Avoid Sleepy Thinking
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Classes other than math and physics
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When does perseverance fail in learning mathematics?
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What universities in Australia offer a PhD in Astronomy?
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Schools Turning Math Passion into a Career: High School Drop-Out's Story
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Pre-reqs for graph theoretic Hurwitz Groups
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International prospects for jobs as a physicist- Europe
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Which is better? math tripos in cambridge or msc in physics in germany
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How to Choose Between a Physics and Chemistry Undergraduate Degree in Europe?
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How Can a 15-Year-Old Pursue Advanced Maths and Physics Outside of School?
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Preparing for UnderGraduate Research
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Has Anyone Taken a Three Hours Mathematics Class at Night
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Schools Returning college student with a math dilemma.
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Should I Take Separate Pre-Calculus and Trigonometry Classes or Combine Them?
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GRE Math Sub for Physics PhD program
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Personal enrichment: Self study vs Formal study
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Schools Can You Take Particle Physics Courses as Electives in Grad School?
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Testing Will I need the Physics GRE after an MS?
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What Subjects Are Essential for Ice Modelling Specialization?
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Navigating an Engineering Major as a Foreign Student
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Schools What subjects should I take up in college?
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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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Places to go and visit for Science
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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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