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Applying to Universities: Dealing with GRE Anxiety

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What Math Should a Prospective Physicist Master Before Graduating College?

  • marshallmeyer1
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Schools How important is university prestige?

  • trollcast
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Path integrals important for undergrads to know?

  • wotanub
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Programs Can a person become a physicist without a degree?

  • Tile
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Feeling Like Giving Up: Options for a Physics Graduate School Applicant

  • Lawrencel2
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How Can I Self-Study Math and Physics?

  • Viktoriooo
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The set of maths i would need to learn all of physics?

  • mpatryluk
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Schools Grad school for nuclear engineering.

  • Fusiontron
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Pure mathematics background for a theoretical physics PhD

  • Alea iacta est
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How many hard science courses can you handle per semester?

  • set
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Programs I am looking to major in Nuclear Engineering

  • Haindi
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How to become an Astrophysicist?

  • GeodesicQuasar
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Need to learn physics as self learner

  • asyrop
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How to mange time to self learn extra subs along with uni courses?

  • rafsan
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How should I go up stages in mathematics?

  • superduck
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Programs Should I add a third major in physics?

  • mliuzzolino
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Programs First Year Physics at Marquette: Advice and Expectations

  • austim14
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Good Algebra 2 and Trigonometry Study Method?

  • Tyler133
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How Do You Deal with Physics Burnout?

  • fizz92
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From non-BS Physics to MS/Ph.D in Physics

  • collectedsoul
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I don't feel like I'm learning enough

  • six7th
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Programs Electrical Engineering Online Degree

  • eddie90
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What are some good study techniques for Calculus?

  • Ash L
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Programs What should I minor in? Physics/math major

  • QuantumCurt
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Programs Aerospace Engineering and Physics Double Major?

  • nathanthegreat
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Effective Techniques for Self-Studying: Any Suggestions?

  • tj3208
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Schools Graduate School for General Relativity ?

  • mgp
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Schools Not leaving Math Behind in Physics Grad School

  • Subdot
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Programs Do Chemistry Majors Have to Take the Same Calculus as Engineering and Math?

  • GirlInDoubt
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What are the important programming languages in theoretical physics?

  • QuantumCurt
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Can I Take Calc-Based Physics 2 Without Algebra-Based Physics 1?

  • whatlifeforme
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When you read something how do you read it?

  • find_the_fun
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Dealing with procrastination versus motivation problems

  • Powermaniac
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Schools Getting into top 20 grad school still possible?

  • Mdhiggenz
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What do you think the best methods of Self-Teaching Phys/Maths are?

  • martinlematre
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Chemical engineering PhD vs Master's for industry careers

  • fandangou
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How do I Apply for Post Graduate Course in USA for Physics

  • anandmistry
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Is Chemistry the Right Major for You Based on Its Difficulty?

  • whatlifeforme
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Schools Best EU universities for undergraduate

  • dessy37
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Studying What Books do you recommend on Electrical Engineering?

  • cwucopter
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Which option for courses if I am interested in going to physics grad?

  • mc0210
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How to start physics in 9th grade and prepare for olympiads

  • asianinvasion
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Real Analysis after Multivariable Calculus a bad idea?

  • PeteyCoco
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Taking QUALITY Physics/Maths notes in and out of class?

  • martinlematre
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What Are the Best Textbooks for Learning Mathematics Through Physics?

  • tarakan
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Submitting on arXiv before Physical Review B

  • samehyousry
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Schools BS/MS Math Degree and Grad School

  • Geust
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Programs Which degree for Materials Science?

  • cytochrome
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Debating joining S.T.E.M program

  • ComicConFreak
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Schools University of South Carolina's Nuclear Program

  • caldweab
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Germany or USA for engineering, I am really torn now.

  • YYaaSSeeRR
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How can you set up an entanglement experiment?

  • entangledneo
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Schools Doing badly in high school but want to go to uni for science

  • airbusman
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Undergraduate math research advice

  • bonfire09
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What should I study to prepare for Calculus I and II

  • KC_Smallz
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How can I improve my math skills before sophomore honors geometry?

  • ComicConFreak
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Is getting a PhD in physics a good idea?

  • KC_Smallz
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Testing Is 7 Months Enough for an International Student to Prepare for the SAT?

  • YYaaSSeeRR
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Controls engineering, is it still a good career?

  • Forensics
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Ionizing Radiation Course: What to Expect in Senior Year

  • caldweab
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Physics and Dyscalculia - is there any help?

  • Laughingkrow
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How can I learn some basic physics?

  • redviper
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Programs Physics and Electrical Engineering Double Major?

  • Physics_Chris
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What are the best Alabama Physics programs?

  • Mr. Ryan
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Should I email my PhD advisor before starting to ask about preparation?

  • nukapprentice
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Schools Physics grad school with bio/premed major - possible?

  • thecatnip
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Schools Does attending a CC hurt opportunities for grad school?

  • Mr. Ryan
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Will be absent for final exams next week?

  • alyafey22
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Is an Accredited Engineering School the Best Choice for Undergraduates?

  • YYaaSSeeRR
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Schools Dropping out of US graduate school and reapplying at Europe

  • samkh
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What techniques make learning physics and maths easier?

  • wifi
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How much theory of functions does one need to study Quantum Mechanics?

  • raopeng
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Taking three courses per term in undergrad

  • set
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Prerequisites for operating systems and compiler design

  • Bipolarity
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How much physics & EE for computational neuroscience?

  • DreCate
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Physics study abroad or research?

  • myranaira
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How can I survive the future if I have language disorder?

  • blackbyron
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Programs Can a High PGRE Score Substitute for 12 Missing Credits in a Physics Degree?

  • squiggy
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Do i need to be a mental calculator?

  • phynoldus
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What does the Math Grad committee think?

  • Dens
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If you can't succeed the normal way, try something else

  • intelwanderer
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Taking third-year physics courses during senior year

  • demoncore
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Understanding math - what does it mean?

  • ltjrpliskin
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Schools GPA during Grad School: Does It Matter?

  • dsanz
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Is there a field of Mathematical Astrophysics ?

  • Subdot
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Should I take solid state physics as an astrophysics major?

  • HeLiXe
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Quantum pharmacology: where to study and how

  • lollofabbrism
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Programs Double major Physics and Petroleum Engineering

  • hokte78
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Schools Feeling Underprepared for Graduate School

  • SuitCoatBassis
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Physics degree job prospects in east Texas

  • NetMage
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Programs Transferring to UT Austin as a physics major.

  • Marco12
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How do you study/check solutions?

  • PhizKid
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